Quote from: cph64 on November 01, 2025, 05:57:36 PMYour filling and sanding is a masterclass in itself. I rarely get it as smooth as you.

Patience grasshopper!

A great finish on the primer Kevin.

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.

Pink painting now done!
Starting on the Yellow tomorrow.

Nice colour.

Keep it pink - I like it yoho yoho yoho

Don't listen to Martin!

Nobody does         

After taking advice not to listen to Martin, and the fact the helicopter is bright yellow, I decided to go for...........yellow.
After 4 thin coats this is the result.

That's a great yellow.

Quote from: zak on November 04, 2025, 06:27:25 PMThat's a great yellow.

I think I might need the sunglasses out again!         

Yes, it's quite vivid!!!

Hi All,
Bit more progress now.
The blue tail for the European flag has been masked and applied. The window masking has been removed and also the masking on the cockpit/engine apertures.
For the cockpit, some touch up on the instrument panel shrouding is required. Also some of the cockpit frames mating surfaces need a little tidying up.
For the windows, on one side I used a mix of Tamiya tape and Bare Metal foil, on the other just Bare Metal foil. The mixed masking worked better, as on the other side I needed to use some shaped chisel edged wooden coffee stirrers were needed to remove the Bare Metal foil. This left a slight glue residue, which needed to removed using a Micro Brush with some Wd-40 on it. This removed the residue and gave a shine to the glazing.
The main rotor has been painted, the tail rotor has been painted yellow as has the main rotor boss. I have also assembled the skid assembly for the helicopter and painted it Satin Black.
The main front cockpit glazing has had its framing painted, but this still needs to be cleaned/polished and given a dip in Kleer to improve clarity before finally attaching to the fuselage. In one of the pictures you can see it test fitted before the above is carried out.
Finally I have given the fuselage three thin coats of Kleer to obtain a high gloss finish ready for the application of the decals.
Hopefully a bit more progress in the coming days, thanks for looking.

This is looking very nice. Your attention to detail certainly pays off.

A nice shade of yellow well applied Kevin. You've speeded up on this model.