Mr Matt Foley Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 That looks awesome Pete. You nailed the sheen and details perfectly. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Pete, thank you for sharing your epic journey and for getting my creative juices going just by watching your work! Cheers, Tom Pete Fleischmann and scvrobeson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr Matt Foley said: That looks awesome Pete. You nailed the sheen and details perfectly. Thanks Matt- the whole assembly is an interesting collection of colors..helo drab, black, and Gunship grey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Thanks Matt- the whole assembly is an interesting collection of colors..helo drab, black, and Gunship grey.. I think you've possibly just explained why your stuff always looks so good and realistic Pete. Where some of us would simply paint the rotor head all black with maybe a dry brush you go the extra mile and spend the time picking out those other subtle nuances. Magical work sir. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, geedubelyer said: I think you've possibly just explained why your stuff always looks so good and realistic Pete. Where some of us would simply paint the rotor head all black with maybe a dry brush you go the extra mile and spend the time picking out those other subtle nuances. Magical work sir. Thanks Guy- appreciate that! ”look to see” is something I try really hard to do when looking at references while trying to get my head around painting something..still learning! cheers Pete Uncarina and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Shweet looking head Pete. You nailed it brother. Looks way better than mine!!! Tim Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Hey all- just a simple construction sequence- there are some cables that come off of the rotor cap and go to each rotor blade. There is also a “T” connection that diverts some cable down by the thingy.. so I made all of that: lead wire here- attached with the black rubberized super glue. “T” connections out of wire insulation with the wire stripped out and the lead wire thread through- primed all that and shot it Gunship Grey detail paint and dry brush Roughed in. The cables will be trimmed and attached to the rotors later All of this still needs a few touch ups, a wash, and a helping of the ever present Afghan dust... cheers P Edited March 22, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann J.J., easixpedro, scvrobeson and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Brilliant Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Awesome work, Pete! Kev Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 That looks like the real de-ice cables Pete. What gauge wire did you use for the insulation? That's my next step on my rotor head, but I couldn't figure out what to use for the T connectors, but now I do. Just a tidbit of info, the short piece of wire goes down around the side and hooks up to the droop stop electrical connector on the bottom. If you need any pics of where it goes, give me a holler!!! Looks like your rounding third and heading home with this build! Tim Tim Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 You are a remarkable talent, Pete. Sincerely, Mark Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hey all- glossed-up...decal’d..ready for washes and flat coat. cheers Pete Out2gtcha, J.J., scvrobeson and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Brilliant! Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Brilliant! +1! Kev Derek B and Pete Fleischmann 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 WOW!!!! What size insulation wire did you use for the T connectors? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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