frogman13 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Wow, I can finally join a group build !! I started this one early Oct. 2015. Revell 1/32 UH1-D. Hopefully will look like a helicopter when I'm done....Kit sucks BTW ! Here's what I've got so far.... Stay tuned for more hair pulling fun.....Did I already say this kit sucks? It does, but my hopes are high for a good build... Edited October 28, 2015 by frogman13 jgrease and mark31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 What is so 'sucky' about this kit? Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogman13 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi Mark, I'll be honest, I do like old dogs very much... Ancient Revell kits, (I mean the ones that released 40 years ago) are always a challenge for modelers with experience in scratch building. The details are usually soft or entirely lacking, or misplaced or misrepresented. Every area needing upgrade, without exception. Generally, the shape is fairly accurate, so with patience and determination a good model can result. On the other hand, Revell, over the years has treated modelers to large scale subjects, which no other manufacturer would touch (like the MiG-21PF). For that I am truly grateful. While these kits don't come anywhere near Hasegawa or Tamiya standard, they are reasonably priced and may be the only kit in 1/32 scale. All that being said, When this puppy is finished, it's pedigree may not be apparent anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 For a "sucky" kit, your doing an outstanding job !........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 So this is an older kit which will take extra effort to raise to State of the Art Standards. Or there-a-bouts. Gotcha. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 motivational pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 motivational pics. I think I know the artist of the drawing......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frogman13 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks for all the pics guys ! By the way, I took the photos (there are a few more of the helo lifting the frogman in 1975, Naval Commando school graduation ceremonies. ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Cool subject choice. I'm a big fan of our Israeli brethren's, so can't wait to follow this along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogman13 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I had some time this past weekend and scratched up this little rescue crane to be mounted on the roof of the starboard side cabin. This electrically powered davit appears, from what I can tell only on the Agusta built Hueys, the AB-205. My Israeli helo had one of these, and now so will the model. Apoxie 2 part putty, some brass etch extras that I had in spares stash, some styrene strip and a few hours. The good thing about this epoxy is that it cures rock hard and can be sanded and polished like a stone. Good thing because my initial shape was nothing like what you see here. Anthony in NZ, jgrease, Youngtiger1 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Wow! great job on that crane! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Wonderful work !......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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