[HELICOPTERS] Huey Group Build -- No finish date

HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:05 AM

Nice work so far balta1. Kepp us posted with more pics.

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 10:28 PM

Well...I did have to go to work today but I managed to get some building time in. Here's the cockpit all done.

I did pick up the Cobra Co.'s rotor blades but I still don't know if I should use them. I hope I can get the Huey finished within the next 2 weeks.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:59 AM

Thanks for the advice but I found what I was looking for from Cobra Company.

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:40 AM

I don't know about 1/32 but in 1/35 you should be able to find plenty. I would say to look at figures from VLS as I'm sure they have something. You might still have to modify it but it will beat making one from scratch.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:40 AM

Hope someone can help me. I'm looking for 2 1/32 scale M60 Machine Guns for my Huey. Are they easy to scratch built? If so, How? Or is the some company out there that has the for sale??

Thanks in advance

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Friday, September 10, 2004 12:00 PM

Thanks. I'll give it a try

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Friday, September 10, 2004 7:13 AM

I used neutral gray FS 36270 on mine. It looks fine to me.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Friday, September 10, 2004 2:45 AM

Hi guys,
What colour is the cockpit and deck of the Huey? Is it Dark grey or dark ghost grey??

Thanks,

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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Melgyver

Member since
March 2003
From: Lafayette, LA

Posted by Melgyver on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 5:48 PM

Avus,

Thanks buddy! I'm back at work this week. I spent 5 days out of my 7 off working on the Huey last week. I'll see if I can figure out how to post some pictures next hitch home.

Clear Left!

Mel

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 1:56 AM

Hi Mel!
Nice to see you back!
I post my pitures at http://www.imageshack.us/ , but you can have a look at http://www.photobucket.com/ too.

Klaus

Thanks to ImageShack for Free Image Hosting

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Melgyver

Member since
March 2003
From: Lafayette, LA

Posted by Melgyver on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 8:59 PM

You can count me in. I have started on MRC's 1/35 UH-1C which I am building as the first 174th AHC bird to have the famous Flying Tiger Sharks Teeth painted on. I've got the M/R pylon assy completed as well as most of the crew comartment. Having to do a bit of shaving and triming to get everything to fit right without any major gaps. Any suggestions on where I can post some pictures? Never had anything to show before.

Clear Left!

Mel

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Monday, August 30, 2004 4:26 AM

AVUS thanks for the help.

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Monday, August 30, 2004 2:35 AM

HomagerMan I cut the resin parts from the block either with a clip or with a knife; when the block is really big I use a saw. Of course once they are off the block I use needle files to remove the excess resin. To glue them you'll need cyanoacrylic glue, I suggest in gel so you can place the part before the glue dries, and believe me the liquid CA dries veeery fast.

balta1 looks good so far.
You wanted to know about the grey I used: It's Vallejo 907 Pale Greyblue, washed with Humbrol 32 "don't-remeber-the-name" and drybrushed with Vallejo's 907 again.

Klaus

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Sunday, August 29, 2004 8:02 PM

So it begins!!
So far I've I've glued some parts and done some seam work. I plan to paint the interior sometime this week. I am still thinking if I should pick up the Cobra Co.'s resin blades for it.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:57 AM

Well I'm going to have to change my build, Delete the hog and put me down for Italeris 1/72 UH-1. Aren't cats fun?

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, August 27, 2004 5:24 PM

never worked with resin.

John

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:48 AM

Now I have some resin seats, how to I work with them??
What is the best way to remove them fom the casting block or spur?

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:40 AM

They’re here, they’re here. My seats are here, I ordered them on Wednesday the 8/18/04 and they arrived no fewer than 5 working days later. Who says the worlds postal system is Censored [censored]

up??

James

Ps Thanks to cobra company for such a quick shipment.

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, August 27, 2004 12:34 AM

Hey guys, sorry for the late response. I'll add you to the list.

I havent built any 1/48 scale helos, but I here revells huey hog is a good kit. A few people in this build are building it.
You could try www.greatmodels.com but i am not sure if they ship to poland.
also you could try www.squadron.com
Italeri does make some nice 1/72 Huey's.
Oh, And don't worry, I havent used PE yet either, I am still not very good.
Well, Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

to the forums, you will have a lot of fun here and get a lot of useful info.

Hey balta1, that is a nice little kit.

I will be going to my hoby store this saturday so I will see if they have anything new.

John

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:41 AM

Hello guys!,
This will officially be my 1st group build! Put my down for the Italeri 1/72 UH-1C gunship.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:41 AM

Hi there,

I would like to join Huey Group build, but as a beginner I would appreciate advice in selecting the kit I should go for....
I decided to go for 1/48, because all my helos to date are this scale, and I found following options:

- Italeri UH-1D Slick,
- Revell/Monogram UH-1C Huey Hog,
- FUJIMI UH1-B Black bunny (Iroquis and normal?),
- Heller UH-1N USAF
- Corgi Classic UH-1E

If you could help me with selection and maybe recommend me online store with nice selection of helos (for some reson in Poland there is problem with buying some models, basically only Italeri and sometimes revell are fairly easy to get...). Please remember that I am inexperienced byilder, so I probably will not use any enhacers (photo-etched etc)...

Greets
Mikuki

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:38 PM

Hi rebelreenactor,

Just a quick note. My name is on the list for who is building what, but there is no entry next to it. FTR I am building the 1/72 Tamiya UH-1B.

Cheers
Darren

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 8:48 AM

nice. Looks really good so far.

John

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Monday, August 23, 2004 11:02 AM

Here are some pics of my progress so far:

I haven't finished painting all the details of the interrior, yet.

Klaus

Thanks to ImageShack for Free Image Hosting

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:30 PM

great. Ive got to finish some things myself.

John

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:24 PM

Hey rebelreenactor,

Well my 1/72 Tamiya (ex Italeri) UH-1B has finally arrived, so as soon as I clear off my current project I can make a start on this group build.

Cheers
Darren

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JLerch2

Member since
August 2004
From: Florida

Posted by JLerch2 on Sunday, August 22, 2004 10:23 PM

just setting my kit in stone, ill be doin the academy 1/35 huey frog

Josh

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:33 PM

Hey rebel reenactor I"m not on the list but I dont know what i'm going to do.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:32 PM

cool site james

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:15 AM

cool.

John

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