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First setp is to eliminate all the too deep engraved panel lines using CA glue
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The cockpit was improved using plastic card
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The seats were also improved
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Better than before isn't it ?
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Cockpit before painting
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Dry fit with the seat
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Here I painted the cockpit black but it is not correct, it should be light grey. Too late for me because at that time I didn't know that.
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Pilot instrument panel done using decals
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Front instrument panel side instruments
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Seats are placed in the cockpit
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Clear part dry fit
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Adding the canopy frames
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Frames painted black by brush
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Mr. Surfacer as putty was applied
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Here the model sanded and with a primer coat
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Adding some access panels
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Rivets were also added using a hasegawa rivet template
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Main rotor still need to be improved
Коментари
14 November 2014, 14:44
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Awesome work on that cockpit and canopy ! Looking great ! Is the wiring at the rear cockpit made from scratch as well?
14 November 2014, 15:29
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Thanks mate ! Yes the canopy is a home made one, molded using the original parts. Cheers.
14 November 2014, 15:29
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Thanks mate ! The wiring yes was made of thin wire glued using CA glue. Cheers.
14 November 2014, 15:30
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Wow ! Brillant work in my favourite scale ! I`ll be watching !
14 November 2014, 15:32
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Very nice and impressive work! But I miss the cyclic stick, or have you just put it in?
14 November 2014, 16:02
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You mean the one on the right side ? Like this ? [img1]
14 November 2014, 16:24
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Hey Pierre, no i ment that one on the pilots side. In picture 16 you can see it, but first on the second look 😄
14 November 2014, 20:05
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Fantastic work, the scribing lines and rivets are excellent, well done.
14 November 2014, 22:13
Album info
This is the old matchbox kit. I will try to improve it.