Pete Fleischmann Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oldbaldguy said: Oh man. Now I need to make a batch of brownies. I’ve binge-watched the Great British Baking Show. Remember; a good brownie is gooey in the middle..not cake-like. good luck! Edited July 30, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann Oldbaldguy and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Whoa, that is some awesome looking water! Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy! Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Is the box watertight/waterproof? If so fill it with water and measure the water. Or was that what you meant about measuring? Maybe I’m just all wet…again. Edited July 30, 2021 by Timmy! Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Timmy! said: Is the box watertight/waterproof? If so fill it with water and measure the water. Or was that what you meant about measuring? Maybe I’m just all wet…again. I think it’s gonna be a “one and done” box..so rather than water, thought I’d fill it with dry rice to approximate the volume. I usually have some around for when someone (kids) drops their cell phone in the growler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Little guy looks lonely… much more figure and raft painting/ detailing to do still.. scvrobeson, MDuv, Michael931080 and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Little guy looks lonely… He doesn't look to thrilled with the colour of the water, either. Kev Brett M and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Glosscoat and placards for the raft- will knock the shine back a bit; but remembering that the raft is wet- P Edited August 3, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann Speling Brett M, geedubelyer, LSP_Kevin and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Marvelous. So where’s the helo? Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Oldbaldguy said: Marvelous. So where’s the helo? Just launched from Elizabeth City..enroute! Actually..waiting on Floyd Werners USCG MH-60T conversion to be released in a few months for the HH-60H. No sense getting started on the airframe until I have it and can get my head around it. P Edited August 2, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann Oldbaldguy and Dragon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope737 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Glosscoat and placards for the raft- will knock the shine back a bit; but remembering that the raft is wet- P That's a model by itself Pete Fleischmann and A-10LOADER 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Sheesh, that looks good. Beautiful as always, Pete! Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) your modeling is top notch, pete Edited August 3, 2021 by blackbetty Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Totally OT but why would the raft be black? One would think they would go with something a bit brighter to allow it to be seen easier by the SAR folks. I guess the same question regarding the standard USCG flight helmet. Out of all the possible colors, the Coasties went with dark blue! Anyway, I'll return you now to this fantastic build. Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, John1 said: Totally OT but why would the raft be black? One would think they would go with something a bit brighter to allow it to be seen easier by the SAR folks. I guess the same question regarding the standard USCG flight helmet. Out of all the possible colors, the Coasties went with dark blue! Anyway, I'll return you now to this fantastic build. I think the CG blue is cool looking although I have seen some aircrews were the standard Army color as well. Tim Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, John1 said: Totally OT but why would the raft be black? One would think they would go with something a bit brighter to allow it to be seen easier by the SAR folks. I guess the same question regarding the standard USCG flight helmet. Out of all the possible colors, the Coasties went with dark blue! Anyway, I'll return you now to this fantastic build. Good question John. Here’s what I know.. Unlike civilian rafts, life vests, and life boats that are typically hi-vis, military survival equipment used by combat pilots must have an element of stealth to better conceal the pilot from the bad guys who are also looking for him. The survival raft and the parachute both have orange panels that can be used at the pilots discretion to help them be located by SAR forces, or they can be ditched/buried/abandoned. The pilots also have day/night flares, rescue beacons, and water dye markers to highlight their position to friendly SAR teams…among other tricks… cheers Pete Edited August 3, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann blackbetty, scvrobeson and John1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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