We pick our battles don't we?

Once I've gotten the block cut out and the siloette sanded I have to apply the window detail and paint graphic. I mask each colour for crisp lines. If you don't do this you'll never get the cemetry we all like to see from the nose point of view. I think we all like finishing our models. but I do get decals There is a walkaround of this aircraft at kaman Kmax walkaround. 

The rotors do get thinner as the models progress My rotor head is built to take abuse from those who like to touch other peoples things. You know the type. Many of my models are firsts to show clients the product CNC machines interprit it's own off my blank . There is plenty of marerial to skim off the rotors for sure.... Part of model making is to carve it in such a way as to bring out the the look which you were able to recognize in both models. For a carver to do that is proof that attention to detail in photos is possible. Even in the static dust collector models I make.... I'm not as impressed with an aircraft unless I can see one up close. The Gazelle I seen in a bone yard in Deer park Wa and the 76 is one I just wanted to have.Thanks for making comments I don't usually show my work....Artworks

Well here I am again, grumpy as always - but I don't mean no harm!

Let's play it, the first, orange one looks like an Aerospatiale Gazelle III, the second one would be the Sikorsky S-76. I don't mean to deny you all the love and hard work you put in your models, but don't you wish your rotor blades and trailing edges were thinner? Of course those are your models,you can do them the way you like and I respect the amount of work you invested, and your dedication.

Have a nice day

Paweł

Thanks for your kind words Devil Dawg,

I feel confident that my work is intresting and yes very excited to show my work.This model is over 10 years old and the first of 6 I have made.

This should give you a hint Trump uses one of these daily....

Lets play what is this helicopter? If I have carved the proper "details" onto this one and, you know your helicopters. What is this?

Artworks,

I think what you're doing is just awesome. Instead of waiting for a company to issue a kit of something you want, you "took the bull by the horns" (an old saying I haven't heard in a while), and made yourself happy, using the skills that you have.

The tone of your posts tell me that your excited about this build, not hyperactive, and that is good to see (or read, in this case). More people should have that kind of enthusiasm for their hobbies. Keep it up!!

Don't concern yourself with the font, either. Bold is just fine.

Good Luck!

Paweł forget about it! I asked for critique and defanately got it. Glad you liked my work 

artworks2, man, turn off that bold font - it ain't doing nuthin' good for ya... Somehow this thread upsets me - you seem a little hyperactive. That must be that writing style. I don't think it's such a good idea to build a model of a machine you don't really know. Maybe you could find something you've actually seen and build a model of that? I'd like that better. I'd also like to see more detail on a model - just my personal taste. Now welcome to the forums and thanks for sharing, have a nice day

Paweł

"OOps" Sorry guys once I get this on it's landing gear I'll post photos. Anyone have any questions or ridicule? Has anyone found a kit for this helicopter? Doe you want to see another helicopter "Say" a Boeing 234 in Columbia colours?  I'm thinking of a tilt rotor 609 civilian version of the Osprey. Even more rare or maybe a Carter Copter which isn't really a helicopter

Wow the first day of Fall! So after all the cutting and contouring then transfering the graphic to the model we have unglued sides to make whole. This model was just one of many inspirations I've had. Don't mind telling you this model is a one of a kind ...... Thanks for your intrest have a great weekend see you next time....

Before I move on to the carve and graphics I wonder if this is really all that intresting for the plastic modeler? Did I put this in the wrong forum? Let me know.... My next installment will be completeion

At this point we're 45minutes into the project. still about another 8 hours until paint.

The most fun in making a model is fabricating the parts.

Transpose drawings to yellow pine or what ever wood you wish. Balsa is to spendy and requires skill not to turn it into a ball of hair.