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    December 2002
Monogram Apache
Posted by SNOOPY on Monday, November 24, 2008 8:31 PM
I have a dilema about my apache model.  Attach is a photo of my problem .  When I put these two parts together they have gaps and the seams are raised.  I am not sure how to fix these ugly parts.  I do not see how I can use putty or super glue for this fix.  I cannot get in there even with my smallest file.  This is monograms 1/48 scale Apahace an in my opinion is not a very good model but I plan on making it look good.  I just need some suggests on how to get this to look right.
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    September 2008
Posted by ssnow1957 on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:03 PM

Snoopy,

 

I had a similar issue with my Hasegawa AH-64D.  I ended up cutting the IR suppressors away from the exhaust cowlings.  Then I used evergreen card stock to rebuild the suppressors.  It was a lot of work but it eliminated the ugly seams and mating surfaces. 

 

One other option that might not require as much work is to scratchbuild exhaust covers and insert them into the exhaust openings.  The covers are red with "Remove Before Flight" streamers that actually add some color to an otherwise dull paint scheme. 

 

Best wishes,

 

Scott

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    September 2003
  • From: Australia
Posted by Helo H-34 on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:45 PM

 SNOOPY wrote:
I have a dilema about my apache model.  Attach is a photo of my problem .  When I put these two parts together they have gaps and the seams are raised.  I am not sure how to fix these ugly parts.  I do not see how I can use putty or super glue for this fix.  I cannot get in there even with my smallest file.  This is monograms 1/48 scale Apahace an in my opinion is not a very good model but I plan on making it look good.  I just need some suggests on how to get this to look right.

There's a nice build review on http://www.modelingmadness.com/ of the Monogram 1/48 Apache . The level of detail work on the model helicopter is quite extensive but It may give you some idea's on what to do to fix the exhaust parts .

Here's the link , http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/mod/jacksonah64.htm

                            I hope this helps...          Kind regards John.

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    December 2002
  • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, November 27, 2008 10:31 AM

Your best bet is to just fill and use an emery board to sand the seam flat.  The Monogram kit isn't terrible, but does have some fit issues (as you can see).  Overall it builds up to a nice model. 

I am surprised to hear someone had issues with the suppressors on the Hasegawa model.  With proper alignment I've never had any issues with them (in 6 kits, both A's and D's).  

Jon

"1-6 is in hot"
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    December 2002
Posted by SNOOPY on Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:46 AM
 Cobrahistorian wrote:

Your best bet is to just fill and use an emery board to sand the seam flat.  The Monogram kit isn't terrible, but does have some fit issues (as you can see).  Overall it builds up to a nice model. 

I am surprised to hear someone had issues with the suppressors on the Hasegawa model.  With proper alignment I've never had any issues with them (in 6 kits, both A's and D's).  

Jon

Jon,

I lloks to me that these exhaust fins (not sure the proper technical term for these) are to have a slight cheron shape(V).  I have not had much luck using Squadron putty (green or white) or super glue.  I will try a method I read over in Sci-Fi forum of making my own putty by using MEK and bits of sprue making a slurry for filing. I hope this works.

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    December 2002
  • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:06 PM
They definitely need to be vertical and not chevron-shaped. Here's a shot of one of the birds I flew at Rucker. The exhaust covers are on, but you get the basic idea.



As for filler, I'd use sheet plastic and super glue to get the proper look to it.

Jon
"1-6 is in hot"
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