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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 5:22 PM

welcome Higg!
so here is who we have so far:
t3488g (me!) =>yes
kik36 => yes
roadkill_275 =>yes
adrake2 =>yes
J-Hulk =>does not want to decide Tongue [:P]

higg=> yes

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 4:00 AM

O.K. I'm in,,,,,,,,be warned,,,,,, I'm a " BUILD GROUP " virgin , still stumbling my way around these forums
I too have already started, much the same sequence as J-Hulk recomends,
cockpit_paint / assm. main airframe_assm / paint. weapons-aerials-rotor_paint / assm to airframe. works o.k. But am currently stuck in the middle, I was missing something,
Motivation
Banged Head [banghead]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 5:15 PM

zacsmad: welcome to the gb and the fourm! This is my first gb also so don't fell left out. Smile [:)]

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, April 1, 2004 8:39 AM

anyone know where I can find a Mil Mi 24 Hind in 1/48 scale. Recessed panel lines would be a plus.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, April 1, 2004 10:50 AM

The Mini Hobby Models 1/48 Mi-24 series has recessed panel lines. They're not bad kits, and are VERY cheap. I bought their Hind-D for about 14 dollars US.

~Brian

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Sunday, April 4, 2004 1:34 AM

Hey guys!
I got my 1/35 Hind-E yesterday. Am I too late to join in?
I was thinking to build this kit out of the box, no scratch building or aftermarket (there are no aftermarket kits anyway). I'd like to put it into a small dio (along with four russian troopers from ICM) with all the hatches and panels open and painted in russian color scheme.
Today I'll start working on the helo; cockpit first.
Actually I wolud have to finish a Littlebird, two Blackhawks and a Huey first, but since I'm waiting for aftermarket kits to complete them I decided to start with the Hind.
This week I'll be pretty busy at work so I won't be able to make many progreses, but the weekend is all for the bird.
I noticed nobody metinoned the Heilcopter Walkaround site they got a lot of walkarounds: http://helicopterwalkarounds.czweb.org/

Klaus

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 4, 2004 8:26 AM

Avus, I didn't start this thread but SECRETLY I welcome you to this build group. You got any links to view those 1/35 troops you're going to use? Been scouring some kits at hobby stores for heli 1/35 kits with pilots, but not keen on dropping 30 duckets just for some other kits pilots, capiche? Not to mention troops piling out of the troop cabin. I found a link to a 1/35 Russian pilot (standing) but that's it. Here it is. Internethobbies.com for $8.45.

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Avus

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June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Sunday, April 4, 2004 12:09 PM

Higgs, in secret: Thanks for the welcome and for the pilot figure hint!
You can find the soldiers I'll use on tihs page:
http://www.aviapress.com/viewonekit.htm?ICM-35331
As you'll see they are not expensive at all. They are made of white styrene, the pieces fit well and they have good details.
Since the Hind-E was first delivered in 1976 and the soldiers are from the 80's the two kits should fit together.

Klaus

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, April 4, 2004 3:36 PM

Thanks for that great link T!

If it is not too late to join this, I would like to get a Hind-A and make it Libyan. That would be sweet! I already have the decals, so I just need to get the kit. This will be my eighth Hind in my inventory! I also definitely want to make an Indian Hind, but getting the decals may be too difficult. I can do the Libyan one once I get a kit.

I'm also a "Group Build Virgin", so if you talk me through it, I'll try to keep up.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 4, 2004 10:13 PM

I think that everyone is more than welcome to join at any time, as there wasn't a start date, or an end date made in the beginning!! Welcome one and all, I can't wait to see what your Hinds look like!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 5, 2004 11:12 PM

sorry for ignoring the fourms recently, i have been busy. So anyway:
Avus
Duke Maddog
Welcome to the group build!
i am going to look for 1/72 russian troops and pilots, the model didn't come with any!
and duke maddog; your welcome for the link.

i'll post some pics sonn

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Avus

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June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:42 AM

Thanks for the welcome!
I've almost completed the cockpit. Maybe tonight I'll give it a coat of primer.
As for the color Trumetere says "blueish green"; using only flat blue and flat green wich proportions do you suggest?

Klaus

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:59 PM

I got the Model Master Soviet Interior Blue/Green #2135. Works pretty awesome. I posted a pic of it somewhere on the forum, I'll have to see if I can find it again.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 5:12 PM

i said i would post pics, so here it is:

i'm not sure what colors to paint the base coat, but for the bottom blue color i used humbrol matt (i think matt) 47, the other colors aren't a good match imo, so i may paint over them if i find a closer match.

also, j-hulk: is that your maus in your signature?

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:20 AM

t3488g, it's coming together! I think the colors you are using are pretty good. Maybe a little on the bright side, but that would be toned down after washing and weathering.

That's my E-100 in my signature. Same turret as the Maus, with a different chassis.
If you would like to see more pix of it:

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/armor?page=2

You can see more of my stuff there and in the aircraft and SF sections, too.
Plus tons of other great works by fellow FSM members! Check it out!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 4:54 PM

maybe we should get a gb badge. here is the one i made, if anyone comes up with a better one we will vote on which on to use.

if anyone doesn't like it i can cahnge it, it is a little bigger tahn the other gb badges, but when i would make it smaller the quality of the hind became horrible.

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Avus

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June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Saturday, April 10, 2004 1:39 AM

kik36 Thanks for the color reference. Actually I wanted to mix the color but having it ready in a bottle is even better.
t3488gYour helo is looking good as is the group build logo. Maybe if we found a pic of a hind in action (like the one in your signature) it'd be cooler.
I didn't make many progresses during the week but I've built some sub assemblies.
Funny thing is when I did this: Currently I'm working in a chemistry lab and I have to do some tests on wine. Since it takes 1h30 to get the results and I have to sit next to the instrument I brought my model along and built it in the lab!

Klaus

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 1:46 AM

Must be tough building models and tasting.....ummmm I mean testing wine!!! LOL I haven't made much progress myself, except I made my own decal for the moving map screen.....ohhh and yes, it's a map of where I live!!! In 1/32 scale!!! LOL

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 2:31 AM

Here's some ideas

Let me know what you think!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:22 PM

Fellas,
I'm dragging butt, but I am making a little progress on my conversion Hind A project (Trumpeter 1/35 Hind D).
Posted the pics on another thread. Mind some constructive criticism if you got the time.
Pics here (alternate site).
http://users.cablemo.net/~higg/public_html/conversionmontage.JPG

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:58 PM

Dragging butt huh?

I'm still trying to find a Hind A to build so I can join this Build! Disapprove [V]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 12:03 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Duke Maddog

Dragging butt huh?

I'm still trying to find a Hind A to build so I can join this Build!

i'm pretty sure you cannot buy a hind A, higg is converting a Trumpeter 1/35 Hind D into a hind A.

Looks good so far higg, looks like you have done alot of work. it seems so big comapred to my 1/72 hind Sad [:(]

your could probaly put mine inside of your pasenger hold Big Smile [:D]

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Duke Maddog

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June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, April 12, 2004 2:22 PM

Darn, I thought that there were a few Hind A's in 1/72 scale still around. I'm not that good at scratchbuilding. If I try to convert a 'D' to an 'A', I'll waste a perfectly good model. I'll keep an eye out at my LHS, he sometimes gets kits that I think are OOP, so he may still get one.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 5:30 PM

There are PLENTY of HIND A 1:72 kits around.
Seriously, e-bay, stores still carry the old Hasegawa and Airfix kits. But there are NO 1:48 or 1:35 scale, however, never been made. The cockpits on those 1:72 kits are horrible, to boot. They have no detail.
dry fit or die,
Higg

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 9:33 PM

i need 1/72 russian pilots and soldiers, does anyone know where or if i can get them? maybe has some extra pilots? This may seem like a stupid question but, in kosovo did american or canadia troops ride in hinds?

Never knew they did make a hind A, guess i learn somthing new everyday....... Wink [;)]

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Avus

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June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 5:54 AM

Higg your work looks good so far.
In this easter week-end I made no progress! Banged Head [banghead]

The only thing I did is this group build logo:
http://www.avus.esmartdesign.com/logo.htm
I have to post the URL since I can't remote-link to the image on my account.
Do we have an end date?

t3488g maybe you can find some kits by Revell or ESCI. If I rember correctly ESCI used to make soviet soldiers and something like Warsaw Pact Pilots Confused [%-)]

. I'm not sure at all of what I just stated. If I find someting I'll let you know.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 8:24 PM

Seems to work for me!!! I like it, looks really awesome!!! Is it official yet?!

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 1:59 AM

Well, I did it! Cool [8D]

I got out to my LHS and found two Hind A kits. One was Airfix, the other Hasegawa. I decided to go with the Hasegawa, since the one I built before is from Hasegawa, and I'm more familiar with it. Besides, it was only 50 cents more expensive than the Airfix kit, so I got a deal for the quality! The nice thing is that this Hasegawa kit comes with pilots and four soldiers as part of the kit! [:0] Approve [^]

I've already started the cockpit and I'm going to paint it tomorrow so I can get caught up with some of you. Pics will be taken tomorrow as well, and hopefully posted here for everyone to see. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Wow! My first Group Build! I'm so excited! Big Smile [:D]

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 11:57 AM

kik36 I can't see the logo you posted.
If it's mine thanks for the compliments. I was inspired by the one t3488g made.

Duke Maddog I'm happy to hear you found your model and eventually join on this group build.

Klaus

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 1:03 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Duke Maddog

The nice thing is that this Hasegawa kit comes with pilots and four soldiers as part of the kit! [:0]

ooooooo i'm going to have to get one of those just for the people. but what will i do with the hind, i'm not that found of the hind A. Guess i will have to build it Wink [;)]

I wonder if my lhs still has some of those?

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