Dempsey Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Revell CH-47D. The kit gives the choice of either an RAF version or as the title suggests, converting it into the variant used by the 160th. Below the cockpit is complete and detailed with some internal weathering done. Fuselage pictured is following the removal of the RAF variant tanks and replaced with the larger ones for the 160th type. Filler was then applied and waiting for it to set for a few days. Not necessary to wait that long I know but using the time to prep and paint other parts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 What's the filler you are using there Demps? Looking forward to seeing this coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Miliput. To be honest I could have taken a bit more time to do ot right. Some of it is fixing my own mistakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 All good, Running out of the Reliable Green Stuff so need to find something to replace it. MIlliput is find you can smooth it down with some water and wipe the excess away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 48 minutes ago, Georgeconna said: All good, Running out of the Reliable Green Stuff so need to find something to replace it. MIlliput is find you can smooth it down with some water and wipe the excess away Really?! I did not know that. Usually spend ages sanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Yep, Lots of lads use it for Sculpting Figures. I'd Fill a seam and then smooth off the water and my finger of some suitable tool At all stages from initial mixing to final setting Milliput responds to the use of water. To aid manipulation and avoid sticking, fingers and tools should be kept moistened with water. There are certain instances when work may be carried out in a gentle stream of water under a tap. To obtain a smooth finish, mould or apply Milliput and then immediately wipe and smooth gently with wet finger or with a fine textured moist cloth. Id Edited June 15, 2022 by Georgeconna 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Georgeconna said: Yep, Lots of lads use it for Sculpting Figures. I'd Fill a seam and then smooth off the water and my finger of some suitable tool At all stages from initial mixing to final setting Milliput responds to the use of water. To aid manipulation and avoid sticking, fingers and tools should be kept moistened with water. There are certain instances when work may be carried out in a gentle stream of water under a tap. To obtain a smooth finish, mould or apply Milliput and then immediately wipe and smooth gently with wet finger or with a fine textured moist cloth. Id Brilliant, thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 With installation of the larger extended range fuel tank complete next stage was a light grey primer coat followed by some pre shading along the moulded panel gaps. Next stage will be to fit the window "glass" before dry fitting followed by gluing the interior pictured aboveand both sides together. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Rotor heads fitted in place along with the internal bay and cockpit. Both body sides glued together with engine exhausts and cockpit canopy fitted following painting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Coming on nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Painting completed and two good layers of gloss varnish applied. Leaving to set for a few days before beginning to apply the transfers followed by some weathering. Also dry fitted the rotor heads which will be glued in place along with the side guns once all other work is completed. Very happy with how the paint turned out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Hope you’re putting a sound chip in that ! Nothing like a bit of wokka blade slap Edited June 23, 2022 by Galteemore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Galteemore said: Hope you’re putting a sound chip in that ! Nothing like a bit of wokka blade slap If only, would love a spin in one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Jeekers your ripping through that one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 23/6/2022 at 10:47 PM, Georgeconna said: Jeekers your ripping through that one! Had a few days between doing some weathering jobs and my own backlog of projects it was a nice break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Assembled, painted, transfers applied and weathered one CH-47D. Have to say I enjoyed doing this kit, the first in a very very long time. Not a big fan of Revell to be honest. A lot of panel gaps and rough edges but all in all a good kit to get back into it. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Take two. Taking the lessons learned from the first and wanting to push myself I choose to build a second. Adding internal details,wiring, ammo creates, folded up seats, fast rope on the rear ramp and flag before mounting on a painted base which is painted to mimic the aircraft park where the 160th is based in the states 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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