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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on September 19, 2023, 10:38:12 AM

Title: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on September 19, 2023, 10:38:12 AM
I was going to start this at the next playday but I needed something to work on.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: MSea on September 19, 2023, 11:35:45 AM
Enjoy it at the playday
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on September 19, 2023, 05:33:30 PM
A purposeful looking machine that!
Look forward to seeing it come together.
Kevin
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on October 19, 2023, 04:00:35 PM
Cockpit built and added to one fuselage half. Some sub-assemblies. There are quite a lot of parts - five pieces to each wheel and strut.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: zak on October 19, 2023, 06:33:54 PM
Lots of progress.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on October 19, 2023, 08:43:03 PM
Did you shout 'Geromino' when you started this one?
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bob C on October 20, 2023, 04:10:13 PM
Mean looking machine but does a good job. Good progress Chris.

Bob c
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: cph64 on October 20, 2023, 04:36:23 PM
Coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on October 24, 2023, 05:12:05 PM
Main fuselage parts together and undercarriage.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on October 24, 2023, 05:54:57 PM
Good progress made.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: cph64 on October 26, 2023, 11:52:40 AM
An interesting shape to the fuselage.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bob C on October 27, 2023, 03:20:24 PM
looking good Chris.

Bob c
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on November 02, 2023, 10:53:49 AM
Most of the fuselage built. Just a few odds and ends to go before painting.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on November 02, 2023, 11:20:27 AM
Looks good Chris.
But not the most aesthetical appealing looking of helicopters.
Will look good after a coat of paint.
Cheers Kevin
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on November 17, 2023, 03:00:05 PM
Building finished. Two coats of olive drab added.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: zak on November 17, 2023, 03:43:38 PM
I just love Olive Drab, almost as good as Panzer Grey!
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: cph64 on November 17, 2023, 04:37:42 PM
Indeed, but let's not forget Dunklegelb!!
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on November 17, 2023, 09:51:03 PM
Quote from: cph64 on November 17, 2023, 04:37:42 PM
Indeed, but let's not forget Dunklegelb!!

What about shiny Silver?
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on November 27, 2023, 05:25:55 PM
In the process of decalling at the moment. There must be about 200 on the decal sheet. Any tiny ones which will be impossible to see, I'll leave off.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: zak on November 27, 2023, 06:40:48 PM
Oh no!
Someone will notice, well they will now!
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on November 27, 2023, 09:13:39 PM
Quote from: zak on November 27, 2023, 06:40:48 PM
Oh no!
Someone will notice, well they will now!

I'm going to give me a little time at the meeting, to have a count up to see how many didn't make it to the airframe. hahaha
Kevin
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on November 28, 2023, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: Bigkev on November 27, 2023, 09:13:39 PM
Quote from: zak on November 27, 2023, 06:40:48 PM
Oh no!
Someone will notice, well they will now!

I'm going to give me a little time at the meeting, to have a count up to see how many didn't make it to the airframe. hahaha
Kevin
I'll bring the instruction sheet so that you can check.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on November 28, 2023, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: chriswil42 on November 28, 2023, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: Bigkev on November 27, 2023, 09:13:39 PM
Quote from: zak on November 27, 2023, 06:40:48 PM
Oh no!
Someone will notice, well they will now!

I'm going to give me a little time at the meeting, to have a count up to see how many didn't make it to the airframe. hahaha
Kevin
I'll bring the instruction sheet so that you can check.

Awww thanks, something to keep me out of trouble......... ???
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on December 05, 2023, 03:29:22 PM
Finished! The kit went together very nicely and no flash to speak of.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bigkev on December 05, 2023, 04:59:54 PM
Wow Chris!
That looks really nice. The decals certainly look good.
Are those cockpit glazing surrounds decals, or do you just have a really steady hand!
Nice work Sir, have a house point!
Kevin
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: zak on December 05, 2023, 06:37:27 PM
Nice looking model.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: chriswil42 on December 06, 2023, 09:38:46 AM
Quote from: Bigkev on December 05, 2023, 04:59:54 PM
Wow Chris!
That looks really nice. The decals certainly look good.
Are those cockpit glazing surrounds decals, or do you just have a really steady hand!
Nice work Sir, have a house point!
Kevin
The glazing surrounds were decals.
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: Bob C on December 06, 2023, 09:49:46 PM
Very nice Chris

Bob c
Title: Re: Academy's Apache AH-64D block II
Post by: cph64 on December 09, 2023, 10:30:10 AM
That's mean looking machine!!!!!
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