drt786 Posted September 24 Posted September 24 (edited) This was a build from last year but forgot to post here. It took nearly 6 months of on-and-off building, with lots of aftermarket and scratchbuilding going in. Aside from the kit, we had Werner's Wings downturned exhaust, AH-6 upgrade kit, FLIR, and decals. From Black Ops Models we had the rocket pods and M134 barrels. From Red Fox we have the 3D decals for the cockpit. Reedoak helmets and flight gear. Live resin flight controls that added a lot more detail compared to the kit parts. Tonnes of decals and 3D parts from Anyz to detail avionics/weapons/FLIR wiring, etc. I also did lots of scratch building in the avionics and engine area that are hardly visible, including electronics wiring, engine pigtails, pumps and control pushrods for the engine bay. The rivets got 0.3mm solder balls all-around. "Barber 51" was one of (I believe) four armed little birds used in Operation Gothic Serpent ("Black Hawk Down") in Somalia in 1993. It was also the only one fitted with the FLIR ball on the turret. Adding some WIP photos as well to show some of the interior detailing: Edited October 10 by drt786 Greg W, ShelbyGT500, Peter Gregor and 37 others 37 3
geedubelyer Posted September 24 Posted September 24 What a fabulous build Your attention to detail is truly commendable and shines through. The paint and finish looks remarkable and the quality of your photography shows everything perfectly. A really beautiful job all round, well done Thanks for sharing this with us. Martinnfb 1
Uncarina Posted September 29 Posted September 29 This truly spectacular work! Creating those raised rivets alone is a tour de force. Cheers, Tom Martinnfb 1
Greif8 Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Highly skilled work resulting in a beautiful result! Cool color, as you don't seen many black schemes and your scratched parts are sublime. Ernest Martinnfb and Granger Davis 2
Martinnfb Posted October 6 Posted October 6 What a breath of fresh air, lovely work. Bravo! Cheers Martin
drt786 Posted October 7 Author Posted October 7 (edited) On 10/6/2025 at 3:39 PM, Pete Fleischmann said: Super cool- well done! Pete Thank you Pete. Your Pave Hawk was a huge inspiration on what is possible in this little hobby of ours! Hoping to tackle an H-60 soon. Edited October 7 by drt786 Pete Fleischmann 1
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 7 Posted October 7 29 minutes ago, drt786 said: Thank you Pete. Your Pavehawk was a huge inspiration on what is possible in this little hobby of ours! Hoping to tackle an H-60 soon. Back atcha! your awesome build reminded me that I have a Little Bird to finish too! drt786 1
LSP_Ray Posted October 27 Posted October 27 On 9/23/2025 at 5:57 PM, drt786 said: This was a build from last year but forgot to post here. It took nearly 6 months of on-and-off building, with lots of aftermarket and scratchbuilding going in. Aside from the kit, we had Werner's Wings downturned exhaust, AH-6 upgrade kit, FLIR, and decals. From Black Ops Models we had the rocket pods and M134 barrels. From Red Fox we have the 3D decals for the cockpit. Reedoak helmets and flight gear. Live resin flight controls that added a lot more detail compared to the kit parts. Tonnes of decals and 3D parts from Anyz to detail avionics/weapons/FLIR wiring, etc. I also did lots of scratch building in the avionics and engine area that are hardly visible, including electronics wiring, engine pigtails, pumps and control pushrods for the engine bay. The rivets got 0.3mm solder balls all-around. "Barber 51" was one of (I believe) four armed little birds used in Operation Gothic Serpent ("Black Hawk Down") in Somalia in 1993. It was also the only one fitted with the FLIR ball on the turret. Great job! May I post it on the website?
drt786 Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 On 10/27/2025 at 9:41 PM, LSP_Ray said: Great job! May I post it on the website? Absolutely! It would be my pleasure.
Cicciuzzo Posted October 30 Posted October 30 È bellissimo. Mi hai fatto venire voglia di comprare questo kit. Complimenti
Supersonic Posted October 31 Posted October 31 A Helicopter ! And what a Cracker ! Very very nice work . Greetings Stefan
Mal_Belford Posted November 1 Posted November 1 I dont know but this hardcore style in weathering...i admit i love that style alot....as ....dunno how to describe it...ALL POPS out dang..and yes i like it very very much..this style, it gives a signature over a build....
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