Neo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 10:25 PM, JeepsGunsTanks said: not wanting to to hijack this thread, but are there any decals/mask available for this bird ?? i want to build this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Neo said: Oh man so many thing to comment on 1 I LOVE that M4 omg. unfortunately all AR-15 base rifles are now banned in canada 1.1 im planning to teach my 2 girls shoot. waiting for them to be a little older 2 that black epoxy tip is GOLD 3 your handy work on that cockpit is amazing thanks Neo- Appreciate that. This rifle build was very therapeutic during the long covid winter. The suppressor required a special license from the ATF and a “tax” be paid. I get a little powder blow back in my face from the suppressor- but that’s expected, and It puts a smile on my face. I get a lot of comments at the range about the guitar case too. I decided to cerakote everything in FDE (flat dark earth) because black rifles are “scary” to some people down here- Epoxy wire making is a trick I Iearned long ago; watching the Black Box F-16 cockpit master being created. You don’t have to use black I suppose..any two part epoxy putty will do. I don’t use it all the time, but it seemed fitting for this particular application. cheers Pete Edited May 10, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann D.B. Andrus and Neo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hey Pete, kinda OT but check out this picture of a couple of AH-6's flying this weekend as part of a large scale exercise down in VA. Note the guy in back! Dion't think I've ever seen someone in the back of an AH-6, the power these aircraft have is truly amazing. Also, note what I think is a new style SATCOM antenna on the tailboom, fed by an external cable. That might be applicable to your MH-6 build? The article this came from is here: Navy SEALs And Army Night Stalkers Captured In Amazing Photos During Virginia Exercise (thedrive.com) Lots of great pictures of all the helos operated by the 160th (and the operators they were flying with). Keep up the good work. easixpedro, A-10LOADER, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Pete I dont know how you do what you do but youre sure good at it. Best Geoff Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I was just going to post that same link! Plenty of great action shots in there. Check out the non-reg foot wear. And cause they're Sailors, they're all tatted up. Are your figure painting skills up for that challenge? I'm thinking some you could draw it up and print your own decals and do it that way. There are several antennas that have the cabling running on the outside of the airframe, which is kind of fascinating if you think about it. Definitely non-standard and what makes it such a fascinating subject to try and capture. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 John, Geoff, and Booger! thanks gents for all of dat! cheers P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 spectacular modeling. I really like the back with all the wires. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, shark64 said: spectacular modeling. I really like the back with all the wires. Thanks Oliver- appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Definitely a new technique using black putty for the wires. Might have to test that out. Matt Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 The epoxy wire trick is awesome. Thanks a bunch for that. Going to get started practicing that right away. How thin are you able to get these without them falling apart when you try to work with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, Alex said: The epoxy wire trick is awesome. Thanks a bunch for that. Going to get started practicing that right away. How thin are you able to get these without them falling apart when you try to work with them? If you let it set up, you can roll it pretty thin- if it’s sticky,it’s too soon to roll it out- HTH P Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Pete Fleischmann said: If you let it set up, you can roll it pretty thin- if it’s sticky,it’s too soon to roll it out- HTH P Cool - what brand are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Alex said: Cool - what brand are you using? Apoxie Sculpt Black D.B. Andrus, Alex and Buster99 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Man, I love your builds! Derek Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, easixpedro said: I was just going to post that same link! Plenty of great action shots in there. Check out the non-reg foot wear. And cause they're Sailors, they're all tatted up. Are your figure painting skills up for that challenge? I'm thinking some you could draw it up and print your own decals and do it that way. There are several antennas that have the cabling running on the outside of the airframe, which is kind of fascinating if you think about it. Definitely non-standard and what makes it such a fascinating subject to try and capture. Hey Booger- I think those tattoos would be a cool challenge- might give it a go! Woody at Archer Fine Transfers has some Celtic/tribal tattoo decals that look perfect! Think I’ll try em! cheers Pigfighter Edited May 11, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann easixpedro and John1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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