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Commpleted 3x Australian Army Eurocopter Tigre, and 1x Kiowa

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Commpleted 3x Australian Army Eurocopter Tigre, and 1x Kiowa
Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:57 AM
Ok guys.. Camera crapped itself, so have taken these pics with the webcam.. Please forgive the bad quality...

Latest builds..3 x Australian Army Eurocopter Tigre's.. (Old Tamiya kit 1/72. Not canon) The kit is the re-issued Italeri kit, and they have evolved since then.. Will make the choppers canon when parts are available.. I am happy with the Aussie Camo scheme paintjob..
1x Australian Army Kiowa (Second on the way) Tamiya 1/72
Still not decaled, as I am still trying to get my hands on some Australian Army markings..









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Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:10 AM
Alright Chris.... you've got a very potent Hunter-Killer team assembled there! Smile [:)]

The camo really sets them off, thanks!

Take care,
Frank

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Posted by madmike on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:18 AM
Chris!!

Strewth mate, excellent builds. Are we looking at the Italeri kits here?

I have a hankering to get an AussieTiger helicopter in my display cabinet

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:24 AM
Thanks for your comments hook..

Mike. Yes it is the old Italeri kit.. It is re-boxed by Tamiya, and here in Japan they have released a whole bunch of kits called the "Warbird Collection"..



If you are wanting to build the Tigre. Sadly this is the only kit in 1/72. But I have heard of a 1/48 version aswell.. As for this kit, it is very old compared to the new advances with this bird, so it will need alot of work to bringing it up to date.. I am happy with the result I have, but will want to impove them over time!

Thanks guys..

Chris in Japan

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Posted by madmike on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:37 AM
there is certainly a fair bit of masking involved or did you freehand it all?

we get the Tamiya Warbird reboxings down under too

cheers

Mike
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Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:22 AM
Nice work, Chris!
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4:04 PM
Hi Mike.. She's all freehand.. When I do a camo on a 1/72 helicopter scale subject I always do free hand.. When I go up a scale or 2, I spray.. Although aircraft I always spray!

Wasn't sure if you had the same boxing for the Tamiya stuff back home.. I will back in Brisbane at the end of next month, and am interested in what models cost down there now!.. As for these kits. I pick them up for about Yen600 US$5, so they are good to buy in a big bunch.. But the quality is a little rough.. And I noticed that they still have Italeri molded onto the plastic.. But with a bit of work, they can usually build into something great... I do however prefer Hasegawa hands down!

Brian, thanks again, always great to get your encouragement!

Chris in Japan

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4:08 PM
Very nice builds, Chrs. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Rick
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:31 AM
Your welcome Rick..

Chris in Japan

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Posted by madmike on Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:09 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by AusLexusJapan

Hi Mike.. She's all freehand.. When I do a camo on a 1/72 helicopter scale subject I always do free hand.. When I go up a scale or 2, I spray.. Although aircraft I always spray!

Wasn't sure if you had the same boxing for the Tamiya stuff back home.. I will back in Brisbane at the end of next month, and am interested in what models cost down there now!.. As for these kits. I pick them up for about Yen600 US$5, so they are good to buy in a big bunch.. But the quality is a little rough.. And I noticed that they still have Italeri molded onto the plastic.. But with a bit of work, they can usually build into something great... I do however prefer Hasegawa hands down!

Brian, thanks again, always great to get your encouragement!

Chris in Japan


Chris

Yeah, they are around AU$15-20 here, about the same price as Italeri kits of the same subject.

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:17 AM
Your Joking?.. Thats expencive.. wow..

Thanks mate
Chris in Japan

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Posted by madmike on Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:38 AM
Well, the name makes it expensive, not the contents!

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, February 24, 2005 6:05 AM
Im glad I live in Japan then!

Chris in Japan

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Posted by saltydog on Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:58 PM
nice work friend!!Thumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:24 PM
Thanks Chris.. Appreciate it!

Chris in Japan

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:47 PM
Great builds, Chris! Love it!
Hmm I wonder if my LHS has that kit?? I haven't seen it there...
What kit is that Kiowa, Chris? I have a 1/35 Blackhawk & 1/32 UH-1H Huey is Auscam and I plan to get all the helos from the ADF. Tigre & Kiowa are next on the list though!
Cheers,
John
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, February 25, 2005 12:54 AM
John. Both kits are 1/72 Tamiya kits from their "Warbird" series..Basically re-boxed Italeri kits..If you cant find one, let me know. I have one unbuilt kit in my stash... As for 1/35, the only Kiowas I can find, are the "Black Death" and "Warrior Thugs" kits.. I was also told by a fellow member that Revel made a 1/35 Kiowa, but you have to modify it for an Australian bird.. The B Death and Thug kits would need way too much work to do as an Australian kit.... Although in my mind, its time for Australia to get a Black Death Kiowa (in 1/35 scale) hehehe

My only problem, is getting my hands on Australian military decals...

Chris in Japan

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Posted by GA.modelmaker on Friday, February 25, 2005 12:52 PM
nice job on the free hand. any special tech on how you do your free hand.Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 25, 2005 12:59 PM
Very cool thanks for the pics...
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, February 25, 2005 5:39 PM
ga.modler. I dont really have much of a technique per say.. I basically use a medium sized brush that allows me to do small thin sections, but also a wider section aswell.. To avoid the paint becomming blotchy, I usually brush in long fluid strokes.. Even if you can still see through the paint, I always let it dry, and will do it again when dry.. I found when I was rushing, and I didnt let the paint dry properly, that I would be painting over wet paint, and it would rub and smudge.. best to take your time, and then redo it later.. I also find a subject with the desired scheme on it, and take it from there.. I also avoid trying to make the scheme too accurate, as if you concentrate on that too much, you will lose the free flowing feeling when painting.. Just go with it.. God, that isnt much of an explination is it? hehehe

ps. Your in Savannah?.. I used to live in Atlanta.. My best friend has moved from the city to Darien, about 30 mins south of Savannah.. Do you know it?

Chris in Japan

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Posted by madmike on Friday, February 25, 2005 5:51 PM
The 1:72 kits are pretty easy to get here in Perth and retail for under $20. I imagine that they would be available all over Australia?

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, February 25, 2005 6:09 PM
I am only comming home for a brief holiday.. Dont plan on buying kits.. I am just interested in what they are worth now days in Australia.. I guess I have been spoilt here in Japan, as this is where they are all made, so I guess I dont have to pay shipping fees and taxes ect...

Where in Perth are you.. I lived in Quinns Rock back in 95

Chris in Japan..

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Posted by madmike on Saturday, February 26, 2005 4:24 AM
Chris

I live in Mt Pleasant, just south of the river...

Checked the local hobby shop today and they have no Tamiya Helicopters left.

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, February 26, 2005 6:09 AM
If you are interested in a Tamiya Tigre let me know.. If you have any Australian military decals, we may be able to help each other out?

Chris in Japan

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                          1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

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Posted by madmike on Saturday, February 26, 2005 6:18 AM
Chris

Waht sort of decals are you after?

Aussie Decals are plentiful here and I amy still be able to get some Hawkeye....

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, February 26, 2005 6:39 AM
Well, I need anything for Australian Army helicopters.. Black Kangaroo's and "Army" markings... Basically anything I can get.. 1/72 scale, but also a couple of things for 1/35 as well.. I also would like to do a 1/72 scale F/18 and a Hawk trainer... I can get my hands on most kits here, so happy to trade...

Chris in Japan

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Posted by LemonJello on Saturday, February 26, 2005 8:13 AM
Nice collection you've got there. If you hadn't said what scale, I would have guessed 1/48. I tip my hat to you for working in 1/72, and turning out such great builds! Thanks for the photos.
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Posted by madmike on Saturday, February 26, 2005 8:52 AM
Chris

I can get my hands on some Aussie Decals Blackhawk and Hawk 127 LIF markings fairly readily.

Happy to organise a trade

cheers

Mike
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, February 26, 2005 5:40 PM
Alright then Mike.. If your after a Tigre, I have one in my stash.. If not, let me know what you are after..

Chris in Japan

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Posted by madmike on Saturday, February 26, 2005 6:27 PM
Chris

Incoming enail

cheers

Mike
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