UH-1D HUEY GUNSHIP GROUP BUILD

[TimM63]

Almost done the painting, just the PE belts to fit. Pantherman
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I am liking that kit. Far more detailed that the Revell. Nice work on the cockpit.

 

[Pantherman]

I am liking that kit. Far more detailed that the Revell. Nice work on the cockpit.

Thanks. PM

 

[Down Time]

Working on the armament now.

 

[Down Time]

Gun belts are a thorough P.I.A. Just have to puzzle it out.

 

[Pantherman]

Almost done the painting, just the PE belts to fit. Pantherman
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Cockpit is finished at last. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Cockpit is finished at last. Pantherman
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Think that's me done for tonight. PM

 

[TimM63]

Cockpit is finished at last. Pantherman
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That looks great. Love the detail.

 

[Pantherman]

That looks great. Love the detail.

Thanks, hopefully I will still be able to see some of it when it's finished. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

It is interesting to see how the different kits are engineered.

 

[Pantherman]

It is interesting to see how the different kits are engineered.

I'm really liking the fit and details so far. Looking like a few gaps to fill and sand now that the fuselage is together. Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Pantherman, that build is looking awsome!!!

 

[TimM63]

I need to find another color scheme. The yellow is not covering properly. I have tried several different yellows, acrylic and enamel. Nothing is working.
I might go to Home Depot and get some Rustoleum yellow rattle can and see if that works.

 

[Down Time]

Some minor details to do, decals and some nose art.
Glued on the last pieces, those ammo belts were a pain.

 

[Pantherman]

Pantherman, that build is looking awsome!!!

Thanks, much appreciated. PM

 

[Pantherman]

Some minor details to do, decals and some nose art.
Glued on the last pieces, those ammo belts were a pain.

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Looking good. PM

 

[Pantherman]

Think that's me done for tonight. PM

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Not happy with the fit on this. I think the PE door posts are forcing it apart so just got to split it apart and start again. Knife to the ready....Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Not happy with the fit on this. I think the PE door posts are forcing it apart so just got to split it apart and start again. Knife to the ready....Pantherman

Got it apart, removed the door posts and much happier with the fit now. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Got it apart, removed the door posts and much happier with the fit now. Pantherman

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Before you point it out the top plate is not fixed, just using it as a template. PM

 

[Down Time]

Got it apart, removed the door posts and much happier with the fit now. Pantherman

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Even with instructions, it can still be a puzzle.
Lookin' good!!

 

[TimM63]

Progress after a repaint. I decided to stay with yellow.
Note to Self: When painting something yellow always use a white primer base coat.