Started this one yesterday.
Hi Chris,
A conversion to an Italeri kit? looking at the resin parts.
Should be an interesting build.
Do you have shares in Whirlybird? This looks like an interesting conversion.
Fuselage halves modified on donor kit.
A bit of 'Chopping' going on there.
Will look nice.
Quote from: Bigkev on May 20, 2025, 07:55:17 PMA bit of 'Chopping' going on there.
Will look nice.
I hope so.
It will be great when finished 8) 8) 8)
I was trying to think of a witty reply, but have failed.
Choppers eh!
Quote from: zak on May 21, 2025, 03:55:15 PMI was trying to think of a witty reply, but have failed.
Choppers eh!
I suppose you didn't have one 'whirling around' in your head. Hahaha
Yesterday I got the new nose fixed in position. It required a bit of sanding each side to make a flush fitting. A little filler will be required.
Etched brass as well as resin.
Great work.
Hi Chris,
Certainly going to be a different looking machine. I'm sure you'll get it filled and sanded and looking great.
Nice work.
Undercarriage assembled and fitted.
Nice work Chris,
Those legs look a little fragile.......
Now ready for masking. The external fuel tank took some mountung - a bit tricky. All the external fuselage bits and bobs mounted.
Nice work, great stuff.
Had a small disaster while spraying the primer and holding the model at the cockpit - I pushed in the glazing so had take the top off and reglue the offending window. All back to rights. Just sprayed the top coat white. Will post pictures when dry.
I don't add the fiddly bits like small aerials and pilots, etc till after recalling. Less to knock off.
Quote from: chriswil42 on August 26, 2025, 04:33:00 PMHad a small disaster while spraying the primer and holding the model at the cockpit - I pushed in the glazing so had take the top off and reglue the offending window. All back to rights. Just sprayed the top coat white. Will post pictures when dry.
These things happen, just when you don't want them to. I'm sure it will be rectified with your usual skill.
All white now.
Next to mask up for the red.
It looks all white to me, sorry all right!
Not all white anymore.
Coming along nicely.
Bob c
Ready for the decals.
Gonna look mighty pretty!
Nice work.
Finished at last. Took somewhat longer than I expected.
Now that's something pretty and cool.
Nice job.
Another great looking helicopter.
A great colourful addition to the collection.
Thanks for the comments. The next is shades of grey.