Thanks guys, but it doesn't always go to plan.

Anyway, on this one it seems to be going okay. I noticed a couple of spots that need a bit of attention near the rotor housing so I applied some Mr. Surfacer 500 and when dry rubbed it down, then applied a further coat of white to the area to get everything even.
I then began my 'Pink Period' on this one. So far two thin coats of pink, and probably another one before tackling the yellow.

Quote from: MSea on November 01, 2025, 11:21:36 AMHave just watched "47 Ronin" again to look at skin colours and used Vallejo dark flesh with medium and flat as high/low. 
Will let it dry but think I am going to have to use a darker brown to get a more correct colour       

Could you not give it a day in strong sunshine and hope it gets tanned naturally............?       

Quote from: zak on November 01, 2025, 01:31:07 PMI have been struggling today, I even contacted AJM Models in Poland by email, he admitted that some parts are missing and is sending me some by air mail.
Here I am tearing my hair out (well I would if I had any) and using nautical language!

There are some parts labelled and some not, its a bit of a nightmare at the moment, vague instructions, repeated in different ways,
I am making progress, but why is it so difficult.

Look at all this etched brass and detail, once the deck is on it can hardly be seen, it will hopefully make a nice model in the end.
Rant over for now!

Despite all the troubles, it still looks good and comprehensive. Keep at it.

Quote from: chriswil42 on November 01, 2025, 02:41:41 PMI need some 'go faster' juice.

Dave is the man to see...............

Hi All,
Have retackled the paint job, and sprayed some Tamiya White Primer over the whole of the airframe. This evened everything out nicely. so next job is a quick check for any area's that need filling/sanding and then an overall light sand/polish before spraying a coat of pink undercoat in readiness for the yellow.

Whilst the paint is hardening and drying, I looked at the rotor assembly. Revell seem to have moulded this so it sits too high on the fuselage. To make the rotor sit lower I pared some of the rotor shaft, and then drilled out the mounting holes in the rotor itself. Together with these refinements it sits much better and closer to the top of the fuselage.
Some pictures follow, thanks for looking:-

No Chris, nothing like what Dave is on.

If I were, it probably would be the 'infant Strength' formula............ and I still wouldn't be able to keep up.

Have you been on the Rum medicine again..........?

No doubt it will have the Msea touch or distressing.

Hi All,
More work done on this over the last few days.
Fuselage now assembled and tail boom with Fenestron tail attached.
There were some small amounts of filler needed, so to reduce the amount of filler, I masked off either side of the area I wanted to fill with masking tape, then applied filler (Mr. Hobby Plastic Putty). Once hardened, I removed the tape to reveal the filler. I then used some wet and dry and some sanding sticks.
As can be seen the amount of filler left was easy to rub down, and the detail not obscured.
I then masked the windows and painted the surrounds black with an airbrush. A decal will go around the windows at the end, but this prevents and gaps becoming obvious, well that's the theory!
Then it was out with the Tamiya Flat White to try and get an even overall colour, I noticed that the tail boom assembly was considerably brighter than the fuselage, which had the internals painted.
After several coats the fuselage and boom were done, but I can still see a slight difference in hue on the tail. Hopefully the next Pink base colour in readiness for the bright yellow will cover this.
Some pictures of all this follow, thanks for looking:-

The helicopter works are going at full rotation!

Small is beautiful................and challenging!
Nice work, looking good

Very nice indeed.

This is fabulous Zak. I've never seen an early aircraft carrier in this scale. Hats off to you with that etch brass, the cocktail stick tip is great and probably better than one of those sticky sticks.
Nice work.

Quote from: chriswil42 on October 29, 2025, 03:24:49 PMYeah, chicken out.

Or just have a KFC.........

Quote from: chriswil42 on October 29, 2025, 03:26:04 PM

Quote from: zak on October 28, 2025, 05:37:05 PM

Quote from: MSea on October 28, 2025, 04:16:25 PMLooking good - do I have to start calling you HelicopterKev in the future      

Whirlykev surely?

Yes, I think whirlyKev works.

Thanks Chris, I know what to answer to at the next meeting.

Very nice Dave.
Will you be wearing the Admirals cap at the next meeting?