Hi
This site has been very helpful in improving this kit, so I thought I should post by build pics. A really big thanks to RidleUSMC for the ideas for the rotor head. I am using Cobra Company's update kit along with some Eduard's pe and some scratch-building.
I started by adding rivets, a BIG omission by Academy.
Then I started the rotohr head. I used with RiddleUSMC's idea, but was having sooo much fun I kept adding lines.
Here it with some primer,
and some wash
The IP started here,
and with some added decals
I added the reinforcement panels to the tail rotor, sheet styrene sanded abit thinner. It's not quite scale, but I think it looks better.
Finally I have Cobra Company's cool crew box.
Thanks for looking, and thanks for posting your build pics they have been very helpfull.
mason