Hind Progress... however slow
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27 May 2012, 17:25
Burkhard DWas the funky blue-green color used beyond the cockpit? They Russian and East German Hinds I stumbled around on the inside were all grey in the troop compartment. Not sure at all about other air forces colors though.
27 May 2012, 18:43
AugieIts base coat.... Internal in troop compartment of sri lanken hinds is grey.. they are ex-ukrainian stock so internal colours will be same
27 May 2012, 18:50
Holger KranichI like the colourtone itself! But idont have a hell of an idea about the colour of the troop campartments...
27 May 2012, 19:04
Augiewell still work in progress.. both it and the cockpit..
Have to get internal pics done too.. as cabin is looking good.. least i think so lol
3 June 2012, 12:41
Augiethanks willy 🙂 its coming out well.. I'm very pleased even after the repaints
3 June 2012, 15:03
AugieHey Guido, thanks bud it's come out nicely.. some more work todo but happy so far.. black is far nicer... i tried dark grey then dry brushing the black on... gives nice weathering effect i think
4 June 2012, 09:58
Holger KranichWhy do i think about steak´s? No just kidding, it looks promising, so far!
6 June 2012, 18:34
Urban GardiniMore progress than me. I've not done anythin' since 24th of April... 🙁
15 June 2012, 20:04
Holger KranichHi! Well, i had some progress today. I did a preshading🙂 Although i have to work but i declare "this weekend is a modelling weekend!"
15 June 2012, 20:04
Aghis BarberopoulosYour desk looks just about as busy as mine...and do I see two monitors there ? That's my setup as well !
16 June 2012, 07:25
AugieOK.. first side has first part of cammo patten on...All i'll say its striking..
16 June 2012, 10:08
AugieThanks guys, more updates to come anyone got ideas how to create the template for its registration number
16 June 2012, 16:58
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchVery good ,Augie.
But i wonder how you can all do this on your Chaos looking workbench!🙂
16 June 2012, 18:08
Augie🙂 that would be a secret... only shared by me and my bench... naw i have a second part on my left which i use mainly.. the part you see is the old one with ashtray..spots of paint and general caos that is me..
16 June 2012, 18:27
Augieand Guido, Sherif.. and Acki... Phils.. thanks fella's 🙂 I am actually really enjoying this kit... so much so i am buying more of them..
16 June 2012, 18:35
AckiSearch on your bench. Maybe there a hidden some of them...somewhere in the deep. They haven´t seen the light of day for several years. 🙂
16 June 2012, 18:57
AugieHa Burhard.. This girl doesnt drink.... But a can of cola is usually on the messy bench
16 June 2012, 20:18
AugieYeah, I dont mind the occasional burger an fries... much prefer some bread and cheese tho..
16 June 2012, 20:24
Urban GardiniThe figure is one thing but it's more important to avoid the junk food for health reasons.
16 June 2012, 22:03
Urban GardiniBy the way, there should be something to hold on to durin' a thunderstorm...
16 June 2012, 22:04
Urban GardiniDon't you know that real men are into curves as only dogs play with bones...
16 June 2012, 22:18
AugieHa.. its ok Urban, I'm not a bean pole.. I have curves..hence the number of t-shirts i have now with paint on 🤔
16 June 2012, 22:26
Augie*giggles* naw.. just usual thing for a girl.. sometimes they get in the way... ;@)
16 June 2012, 22:47
Urban GardiniI know that. My partner is a D so I'm familiar with that problem but that's not a problem for me. Anyway, the most beautiful breasts is the ones that is on the woman a man loves.
16 June 2012, 22:54
Sherif SharmyThe ruskie`s hinds are coming...................take cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
19 June 2012, 16:13
GuusI remember building that kit eons ago, quite a nice model if I remember correctly.
Love the Russian stuff !
21 June 2012, 20:26
AugieIts a really nice kit.... so nice i bought a second one.. and am on the look out for more 🙂
21 June 2012, 21:22
AugieSo here it is, heading to the end... she's ready for weathering.. then sealing and then last few bits..
24 June 2012, 19:18
Augiethanks Guss, i think the biggest thing for me is how different it looks from most others i have seem
24 June 2012, 20:30
Bill GilmanLooking very nice, Augie! I like the different scheme, when I built this kit oh so many years ago, I think I had a choice of one scheme to choose from. It's a ncie kit from what I remember, and you're doing it proud! 🙂
24 June 2012, 21:02
AugieIts a very nice kit... i have one more in the stash.. and another on order...
along with some bush hind decals.. not that i like this kit at all😉
24 June 2012, 21:05
Bill GilmanThere's something about Soviet helicopters. Maybe it's because they look so menacingly functional, if you know what I mean.
24 June 2012, 21:48
Augieyeah.. i think i do..most russian kit seems to have this design philosophy..
24 June 2012, 21:53
Frank KrauseRussian helicopters... I still have in mind how much we tanksoldiers feared and hated the Hind and I'm happy that I never had to look at one, when I still was in service.
Now as a modeller I'm looking forward to build it... once I know where I have the space for rotors 50cm in diameter.
Augie: Really good job so far! Not to forget that it is brush-painted. The only air Augie using is for breathing, right?
24 June 2012, 22:20
Augiehey frank, yeah its all brush painted 🙂 I can imagine how tankers, would look at that and be afraid.. I imagine it was the same on their side with Apache
24 June 2012, 22:37
AugieAhh yes, the hawg... Too used to them from Alconbury days.. I wonder if the Su-25 compares well?
24 June 2012, 22:41
Bill GilmanI wouldn't want to meet a Frogfoot in a dark alley either. Maybe making the aircraft appear menacing is to psych you out, kind of like sirens on Stukas...
24 June 2012, 22:49
Frank KrauseA-10? Oooh, I remember Reforger in 1981. The A-10 were on the red side, we on the blue.
All we could do was to stick the yellow flagg o the turret and take a break..., because they got us... Was good to know that in real exercise they would have been on our side... 🙂
24 June 2012, 22:55
Aghis BarberopoulosCongrats on the completion of another Russian beast Augie! Looks menacing and dificult to believe this is all hand-brushed.
Looks like you need a new shelf as well UR running out of landing platform 🙂
25 June 2012, 15:57
Holger KranichGreat "bend" in the rotorblades! Some people are wizard´s with a brush!🙂 Looks great!
25 June 2012, 17:14
AugieHehe thanks guys, not quite finished yet... weathering to come..
Holger, the bend is just the manual finger and thumb bends..
25 June 2012, 18:17
Dirk HeyerHi Augie,
what a huge modell!!!!
Wish you a steady hand and full power akku for the next steps!
Well done so far...
Greetz
Dirk
25 June 2012, 18:24
AugieWell, likes ships, they are all She's.... for bing complicated and tempermental😢
25 June 2012, 18:29
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchHi Augie
Great to see it ( she) finished.Looks very good.But is it right that there are no decals on it?Maybe i am wrong.
25 June 2012, 21:29
AugieHi Markus, She's not finished... still needs weathering.. Looking at all documentation i've found for the Sri Lanken Hinds the only markings they carry are Serial Numbers on tail.. which i am awaiting delivery for 🙂
25 June 2012, 21:38
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchHi Augie
That is not much Decals.Looking forward to see the weathering.
26 June 2012, 06:39
AugieThanks Markus, I only hope i can do it justice.. after your perishing I think i have my work cutout..
26 June 2012, 17:39
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchI know you will do this job,Augie .I believe in you! 🙂
26 June 2012, 18:12
AugieWow Weathering marathon... base wash on, and now being cleaned up..
ready for fading
30 June 2012, 21:51
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchLooking forward to after you cleaned it.I am always afraid to put a wash over the whole model.I always add pin washes even at the panel lines.I am afraid it will be to dark and i cant get all wash off.
1 July 2012, 08:29
Steve WilsonYeah! Markus I understand that completely, always worried I'm going to ruin an expensive kit and Decals, do you use an ordinary brush or an airbrush for your washes? I find I have more control with an airbrush!!!...
1 July 2012, 08:58
AugieWell Gents. Update on the weathering..
She's cleaned off, and fading has been added to the black all brush and cotton swab work..
1 July 2012, 09:04
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchHi Steve
I apply filter and washes with a brush.I like to have as much control as possible 🙂
1 July 2012, 09:04
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchI can imagine to put a filter with the airbrush on.But the washes i better put on with the brush.
1 July 2012, 09:10
Steve WilsonThat's a fine build sor far Augie look forward to the final outcome... Ialways find I use to much wash with a brush Markus, a friend I know uses cotton wool!!!
1 July 2012, 09:12
Steve WilsonWhat aren't you sure about? in that last pic it seems (from here) just enough has been done... Guess I'm saying looks great to me!!!...
1 July 2012, 09:20
Augie😄 thanks Steve, in that case i'm happy... I'm allways overcritical of my own work
1 July 2012, 09:23
Steve WilsonYeah!!! I know what you mean, I've had 50 years + at it and I'm still practicing. Learning everyday me!!! It's why I like places like this, I see so many different applications, too ones I thought were tried, tested and accepted...
1 July 2012, 09:29
Steve WilsonYep!!! agree with you there Markus, the right attitude, as long as there's some body to re-assure you...
1 July 2012, 09:33
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchSteve,thats right.Otherwise it can turn into frustration,if you are to self critical.
1 July 2012, 09:38
AugieThanks Guys.. I'm gonna start getting her together and see what it looks like.. But... looking like she may be finished
1 July 2012, 09:47
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The Actual Build.. and painting however bad
