artoor_k Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 1/24 UH-1B Huey from Revell (Monogram) was finished today. Model is really old-first Monogram edition was released in 1969. It's age is perceptible while building. Wrapped parts, weak details, transparent elements needed to be polished. Building was a little longer than I planned because I've decided to make little corrections. Instrument board is modified, along with seats. Rear troop bench is scratchbuild. Upholstery is made with baking paper. Also cooling vents are new, with wire mesh cover. Instead of sharkmouth decal I used self-made masks. Surfboard is made of thin plank. Painting is done with Tamiya.Gunze,AK and Vallejo. Chipping is AK Fluid and weathering is AMMO MIG, AK Interactive, Vallejo and Tamiya pigments, washes, fluids... Hope you like it Landrotten Highlander, Hartmann52, Fencer-1 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davral64 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 "What do you know about surfing, Major? You're from gd New Jersey!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 "Charlie don't surf"...that's awesome! Well worn Huey but getting the job done! Great job on that old kit! Cheers...Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeone57 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Beautiful Huge Huey! "If I say it's safe to surf this beach, It's Safe To Surf This Beach!!!!” Col. Kilgore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Love the smell of napalm in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Sweet! Love the surfboard! May I publish it on the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 She definitely looks the part - sheer "Apocalypse now" - excellent work Aartor, what's not to like about it Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 13 hours ago, davral64 said: "What do you know about surfing, Major? You're from gd New Jersey!". " You can either surf, or you can fight! " 9 hours ago, aircommando130 said: "Charlie don't surf"...that's awesome! Well worn Huey but getting the job done! Great job on that old kit! Cheers...Ron Thank you!:) 9 hours ago, Kaeone57 said: Beautiful Huge Huey! "If I say it's safe to surf this beach, It's Safe To Surf This Beach!!!!” Col. Kilgore "I mean, I'm not afraid to surf this place, I'll surf this whole ******* place! " Thanks Indeed it's huge, pity that there are no other 1/24 helicopters...Well, there is Bond Autogyro but I tried to find it in reasonable price...no chance 6 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Love the smell of napalm in the morning! "The whole hill. Smelled like... victory." 5 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: Sweet! Love the surfboard! May I publish it on the website? It'll be an honour Thank you! 3 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Thanks a lot 3 hours ago, Lothar said: She definitely looks the part - sheer "Apocalypse now" - excellent work Aartor, what's not to like about it Lothar Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Wow amazing work!! Surf board looks awesome too gotto build me one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Neo said: Wow amazing work!! Surf board looks awesome too gotto build me one of those Thank you :) Well, it's not a bad kit, despite it's age. Prepare yourself for lot of sanding and go on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 The heart goes boom, boom, boom! I have three or four hundred hours in Huey’s. I flew this bird day one in flight school. The Army retired all the trainer helicopter and we pulled pitch in the Huey’s on day one in Fort Rucker. That is an outstanding build. Love it. Go Army! Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 6:28 PM, Troy Molitor said: The heart goes boom, boom, boom! I have three or four hundred hours in Huey’s. I flew this bird day one in flight school. The Army retired all the trainer helicopter and we pulled pitch in the Huey’s on day one in Fort Rucker. That is an outstanding build. Love it. Go Army! Troy Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Good Job. Nice Huey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 2:44 AM, artoor_k said: It'll be an honour Thank you! Article posted! It will also appear in an upcoming What's New! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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