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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:26 PM
Hey guys,

I posted pics of my four birdsin the helo forum. Check em out!

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=41838
"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, May 1, 2005 11:17 PM
I can't believe I'm doing this.

Ok, my Kiowa is almost done. Its up on it's skids and needs a coat of Helo Drab. Not much else new to report there. It'll be getting paint hopefully this week.

The AH-64A is done other than a coat of dullcote.
The AH-64D still needs some work, but it is ready for priming and will be sprayed as soon as I mask the canopy.

And now, I've started ANOTHER conversion.... I couldn't just be satisfied with an AH-6J.... noooooo.... mscottholt had to post pics of a brand new AH-6M on the helo forum. Pics with 19-shot rocket pods, GAU-19 .50cal rotary guns and all sorts of other goodies. Six bladed main and 4 bladed tail rotors... extended tail feathers... the works... So, here I am... CRTs on the control panel are done, cambered vertical is done and I've repositioned the tail light. I've got the main rotor laid out, just need a central hub for it now and that should be done quickly.

Now to find a 35th scale .50 cal ammo chute!

"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by osjohnm on Friday, April 29, 2005 3:08 AM
Hi all

Looking good Quinton.

I'm looking for some suggestions for my panel wash, not sure which clour to use over the helo drab?

Thx
John
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:26 AM
She's lookin really good Quint, keep it up! I've gotta finish my Kiowa before I start on my AH-6, but after seeing the ones on here, I'm really tempted to start it!

Ok, so I couldn't wait. I've just ripped out the control panels and seats on my OH-6 and have started making it an MH-6. It has a new control panel and is now all black. I'm scratchbuilding the tail feathers and adding tidbits as I go. Now, the question is, to FLIR or not to FLIR....

"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 25, 2005 5:08 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Trigger74

Looking REAL good Quint!!!!!


Thanks, Trigger!

Here are a few more! I've sealed the decals with Humbrol Clear Satin and applied a light drybrushing to the edges.

Better quality photo's will follow soon . . .

Cheers!
Quintin







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Posted by Trigger on Monday, April 25, 2005 3:43 PM
Looking REAL good Quint!!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 25, 2005 12:30 PM
Hey guys!

Fresh from the spraybooth!

I made the decals myself and printed on Micromark clear decal paper, excellent product!! I then sealed them with a coat of Humbrol clear satin. Admittedly, the model looks a bit light in colour, might be the lighting.

Hope y'all like it!

Cheers
Quintin



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Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, April 24, 2005 6:39 AM
Thanks for extending this build, I just dont have much time, maybe 3-4 hours max a week, and so many projects.
Lee

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Posted by osjohnm on Saturday, April 23, 2005 3:05 AM
Hi Richie

Welcome aboard. Great to see another Comanche kit.

Winter has kicked in so airbrushing has gone out the window.

Hoping to get some decalling doen this weekend.
John
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Posted by Trigger on Friday, April 22, 2005 5:39 PM
You can make your own badge if you like. Just make sure the badge follows the new guidelines here posted by the admin guys. They don't take deviation lightly (show him your scars Jon!) Laugh [(-D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 22, 2005 5:27 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys. Started work on the cockpit, I'll post some pics when it's done. As for the build pic, can I create my own or does a certain someone have to do it?
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Posted by Trigger on Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:06 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by RichieH

Hi, is it too late to join in? Just found this forum, trying to get involved, this looked like a good place to start :) Got a 1/72 Italeri Commanche sitting ready to build!


Welcome aboard Richie!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:33 PM
Welcome to the GB, Richie! I wish everyone luck on their kit. My packout from Japan is supposed to be delivered Friday. So I hope starting next week I can get something done to the Hind! - Calvin
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 8:38 PM
man.. i've been gone for a LONG while... nice progress from you guys! i was planning to have the model done during Spring Break , which was a few weeks ago now, but i just didn't have the time, homework and a new keyboard took up most of my time. i'm hoping to get some work done this friday, ,but i can't be sure.

and thanks for pushing the end date to the end of the year.
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:43 PM
Richie,

Come on in and join the fun! There are a few guys building Comanches, so you're in good company!
"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:30 PM
Hi, is it too late to join in? Just found this forum, trying to get involved, this looked like a good place to start :) Got a 1/72 Italeri Commanche sitting ready to build!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 6:26 AM
Excellent, due to injuries I've not been able to finish my Comanche. Have only got the undercarriadge to paint and assemble and the rotor to attach and paint and then it's done.

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Posted by Trigger on Monday, April 18, 2005 5:35 AM
Got some work done on my first Little Bird....

------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 1:09 AM
Hey guys!

End of the year sounds good to me. I thought of building only my Little Bird for this GB, but now with all the time on my hands, I might as well build something else too!

Cheers!
Quintin
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:41 PM
Hey, that's cool w/ me! I was told that my stuff would be here by the 7th of April but it looks like the military was wrong again!;-p At least I have been able to get some stuff done for other GB's! - Calvin
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, April 17, 2005 2:22 PM
yep!
"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by osjohnm on Saturday, April 16, 2005 4:34 PM
So the new end date is 31/12/2005?

John
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:19 PM
Ok, we're going until the end of the year!
"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by osjohnm on Saturday, April 16, 2005 4:11 AM
I forgot......Aye!
John
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:25 AM
Cool, good to hear.... I'm just swamped. I could finish the KW, but I'd do it at the expense of the two 25 page papers I have to write before the end of the semester. So, hopefully, I'll get to finish both the KW and another Apache before we're done here!

"1-6 is in hot"
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Posted by osjohnm on Saturday, April 16, 2005 12:33 AM
I can live with that, gives me a lot more time to get my gloss and flat coats just right.
I might do one of my other kits as well once the RAH-66 is complete.
John
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Posted by Par429 on Friday, April 15, 2005 9:39 PM
Hey, you can't do that!! I'm only a couple weeks from being finished! You guys are slackers!!

Sorry, just kidding. I'll keep watching, or maybe use the time to build that Whiskey Cobra I have in mind. There have been a couple really great ones posted lately that have been pretty motivating.

Phil
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Posted by Trigger on Friday, April 15, 2005 7:33 PM
Aye!
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Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, April 15, 2005 7:25 PM
Sounds good to me....Since I haven't started any more helos, like the Trump Hind-D, DML AH-6J, Academy AH-1W w/ CC NTS upgrade and TwoBobs decals, etc,etc...

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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Friday, April 15, 2005 3:40 PM
Ok, need to take a poll here...

Who's up for extending the GB until the end of the year?

I say "aye!"
"1-6 is in hot"
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