UH-1D HUEY GUNSHIP GROUP BUILD

[Down Time]

Lots of trimming with this kit

Still not as bad as the Jolly Roger by Lindberg, that was a poop show.

 

[Down Time]

Got a little something done.....

 

[TimM63]

Got a little something done.....

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That's more than I have done. I've been waiting for the decals. Looks good so far.
Update:
I just received the Quinta 3D decals tonight so I will be making some progress tomorrow hopefully.

 

[TimM63]

If you don't mind, I will be posting my build on this thread.

 

[Down Time]

If you don't mind, I will be posting my build on this thread.

Not at all
I would be flattered.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

So far, deck is warped and the nose supports have fitting issues

No surprise. It is a repop from the original '71 and '76 Revell kit. The original Huey Gunship did have some quirks and fiddly bits then.

 

[Down Time]

No surprise. It is a repop from the original '71 and '76 Revell kit. The original Huey Gunship did have some quirks and fiddly bits then.

Oh, we got fiddly bits alright......

 

[TimM63]

I got the instrument panel done and some other small bits trimmed.

 

[Down Time]

Decal looks amazing

 

[Down Time]

Seats are in, turned a page in the instruction book.......

 

[TimM63]

Seats are in, turned a page in the instruction book.......

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Looks good.

 

[TimM63]

Current progress. Still on first page.

 

[Down Time]

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Current progress. Still on first page.

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Lookin' good! I like how the light gray makes things pop.

 

[Pantherman]

Current progress. Still on first page.

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Loving the instrument panel, will you see much when hull is on? Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Loving the instrument panel, will you see much when hull is on? Pantherman

Thank you. There is an option to display with the doors open or closed. Depending on which I choose will determine how much of the cockpit is visible.
As I mentioned in the other thread, I want to go with the Canadian Rescue version so I'm not sure how I will display it yet.

 

[Down Time]

A bit further along, added some paint detail to the control panel. Picked up a case of control panel envy after seeing Tim's.
I decided to go with a darker interior after digging through photos of gunship interiors, I like it better than the gray which is correct to most photos I saw.
The pilots are being a bit noncompliant.

 

[TimM63]

A bit further along, added some paint detail to the control panel. Picked up a case of control panel envy after seeing Tim's.
I decided to go with a darker interior after digging through photos of gunship interiors, I like it better than the gray which is correct to most photos I saw.
The pilots are being a bit noncompliant.

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I like it. Great job so far

 

[TimM63]

This is where I stopped for tonight.
The pilots are definitely a bit of a pain but with a little patience and some sanding they eventually go together.

 

[Down Time]

Detail is amazing.....

 

[Down Time]

HEY PANTHERMAN!!!
If you want to get in on this, I found your theme.