Latest Build: Blackwater Securities MD530E in Iraq...pics

As I said on anther forum: "Another great build you have there."

A Comment about the glossy finish is also there.

Hi Klaus.  Looks like you are following me around the web.

Thanks for that canopy buddy.  Glad you like it.  Two issues with the gloss.  1, I am really low on glosscoat and awaiting a resupply here, so I didn't want to use it all up.  2, I kind of like it in a semi-gloss, satin look.  I may just leave it that way.  I'll decide when I get the resupply in.

Thanks for commenting.

HeavyArty wrote:

Looks like you are following me around the web.

YES! I'm all over the web!!

Just kidding! Wasn't really sure if I should post on all the forums but then I thought it was kind of funny.

Again, great build and don't mind about the gloss. It was just and idea.

Thanks guys, it was a fun build. 

Thanks for the compliments on my helo builds Kevin. (Got it right this time!)

Gino,

So you painted the stripes and pinstriping by hand!  I can't draw a straight line with a ruler much less paint "scale" pinstriping!  Great job! 

Stay Safe!

Dang, those are by HAND? Awesome stuff, Gino. I was just about to ask you where you got the decals!

Pretty amazing considering you're building with whatever happens to be on hand in the Middle East LHS's.

...the Middle East LHS's.

Now that's funny.  I don't think there are any local HS's in the Middle Est.  All the supplies we have here in Iraq are from donations by great people back home. 

Gino - Love your Helio. Nice work with the wear on the pedals. Controls look great. If it only because of your brown towel (looks washed) can I tell the model from the real thing.

Quick question....no seatbelts??? Seats look bare....or are you waiting for the crew??

If you need a crew let me know. I have a Dragon crew on the shelf I can send in a hot R&R (you know how to reach me).

Once again.....stunning .

Mark as target!!

Rounds Complete!!

redleg12 wrote:

......If it only because of your brown towel (looks washed)......

Could be a white towel sent to the laundry

Great work Gino!  That thing will be AWESOME when you get the crew in there.  I understand ablot the gloss coat.  I ran into similar problems before.  Many times choosing a kit by what supplies were available.

Quick question....no seatbelts??? Seats look bare....or are you waiting for the crew??

Yup, I have a set of the OH-58D pilots w/harnesses on the way.  Thanks for the offer though.

Glad you guys like it.

HeavyArty wrote:

Here in Iraq there are quite a few State Department owned helicopters flown by Blackwater Securities pilots....   ...you must have been in uniform or something while taking this picture Gino, otherwise you risked at least a couple of lite warning shots across the tarmac from these guys........ ; - ) Here is a pic of one of the actual helos. I am waiting now on a set of pilots and will add the pilots and a door gunner soon. Thanks for looking.  As always, all comments welcomed.

A big "Howdy" Gino my friend.  It's mighty good to see you still safe and sound there in the big sandbox, and even better to see you still crankin' out beauties like this most recent BlackWater ship.....very nice work pard'.  I couldn't pass up checking this thread out 1, because you started it, and 2, I'm a tad familiar with the wee beastie you're building since it was one of the ships I was fortunate enough to drive occassionally {albeit it the short-legged 'D' model back in the day}.

A suggestion;  You might want to practice some custom figure arm and leg manipulation for this one.  It really seems to be screaming for it IMHO..... : - )

Once again Gino, it is a personal pleasure to once again be setting my eyes on yet another  superb example of your handiwork.

Blessings and continued safety over 'there' amigo.

Semper Fi,

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