CH-47D Nightstalker build

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Georgeconna]

What's the filler you are using there Demps?

Looking forward to seeing this coming along.

[Dempsey]

Miliput. 

To be honest I could have taken a bit more time to do ot right. Some of it is fixing my own mistakes. 

[Georgeconna]

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

[Dempsey]

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

[Georgeconna]

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

[Dempsey]

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 

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Georgeconna]

Coming on nicely

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Galteemore]

Hope you’re putting a sound chip in that !  Nothing like a bit of wokka blade slap 

 

Edited June 23, 2022 by Galteemore

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Georgeconna]

Jeekers your ripping through that one!

 

[Dempsey]

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 

[Dempsey]

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. 

[Dempsey]

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