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Michael Phillips (Fighting 84)
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Minicraft UH-60L Blackhawk - WIP

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2 November 2017, 01:25
Donald Dickson II
Going with something different I see...
2 November 2017, 01:28
Michael Phillips
Alright, off and running on my next project!

Little change of pace here, a bit more of a simple project, and only my second Helo. This is will be built completely out of box with Werner's Wings stencils since the kit decals were stuck to the plastic bag and mostly useless. Good thing the IP decals were on the part of the decals that were not destroyed.

This project has a special meaning, it is for my buddy. His fiancee is a former Blackhawk pilot for the South Carolina National Guard, and he wants to give it to her for her birthday, which is coming up in December. So because of the quickly looming deadline and the fact it is something I am not as familiar with building (a helo), this will be just OOB.
2 November 2017, 01:36
Michael Phillips
Haha, yep, changing gears here a bit. The first of two (GASP, two!) helos in a row. After this one I will be building a Hasegawa Apache.
2 November 2017, 01:38
Donald Dickson II
I am sure you will do them justice.
2 November 2017, 02:05
Spanjaard
count me in, i will certainly not miss it 🙂
2 November 2017, 06:45
Erik Leijdens
Nice project Michael. Love the Blackhawk, the Huey of our time.
2 November 2017, 06:54
Bryn Crandell
That is an awesome project for someone special.
2 November 2017, 11:44
Konrad -
Cool Watching too!
2 November 2017, 21:31
Michael Phillips
Thanks Donald and welcome Spanjaard, Erik, Bryn, James, and Konrad!

Ok, slow progress on this as it is really not the greatest kit and I have been very busy of late. I have built quite a few modern and very nice kits in a row, so this is a step back in terms of kit quality. Biggest issue I have encountered so far is the clear pieces for the front door. They are simply just too small. I posted a pic to show what I mean. So after seeing some pics that have that glass removed I decided to just not install those clear pieces.

Anyway, I am going to be traveling to Indonesia Thursday and will be gone nearly two weeks, so there will be no updates for awhile. But once I get back, I will have to really get busy as I need to have this completed by December 9th to meet the deadline of getting this to my buddy in time for his fiance's birthday.
8 November 2017, 05:31
Donald Dickson II
I have noticed the mini craft kits leave a bit to be desired.
9 November 2017, 01:30
Clifford Keesler
I'm in. I have the MH-60 version of this kit.
9 November 2017, 04:33
Martin Oostrom
Checking in
9 November 2017, 06:12
Holger Kranich
Oh yeah, i'm in!
9 November 2017, 12:54
Martin Oostrom
Slowin' down Mike? Almost 10 days without an update....
17 November 2017, 23:00
Maciej Bellos
Following! When are you going to pick this up again? 🙂
6 February 2018, 18:30
Zsolt Czegle
Following!
6 February 2018, 19:37
Michael Phillips
Welcome guys! Yes, I am going to pick this up again. Still struggling to get back to the bench, but I will get back at it soon. Stay tuned!
8 February 2018, 03:28
Clifford Keesler
Watching.
8 February 2018, 03:32
Jens
hello Michael, nice project your Blackhawk, 🙂
I'll stay tuned because I have to a number greater than model
8 February 2018, 03:35
Spanjaard
i hope everything is ok with you Michael
8 February 2018, 06:38
Donald Dickson II
What Spanjaard said. Hope all is well.
8 February 2018, 12:48
Andy W.
Nice choice Michael.
I'm in and watching, perhaps i get some ideas for my Blackhawks.
8 February 2018, 14:54
Michael Phillips
Well, I am finally back with my first update in more than three months! Easing myself back in to the saddle, doing a little each of the last four nights. Tonight I put down the first primer on the windscreen. The frame lines on the clear plastic are sooooooooooooo faint I decided not to mask it all at once, but do do a series of straight and slightly curved lines using both regular Tamiya tape and tape for curves. It might take a little longer than usual, but with what I have to work with it will look better in the end. I just have to be careful when painting and masking that area going forward.

It's good to be back!
14 February 2018, 04:43
Konrad -
And here we go 😉! Yep it's great to see you back here 👍!! 🙂
14 February 2018, 05:27
Spanjaard
good to see you back in the saddle 🙂
14 February 2018, 09:05
Maciej Bellos
And he's back!
14 February 2018, 14:45
Martin Oostrom
YES!
14 February 2018, 15:16
ice
Watching - nice work so far.
14 February 2018, 20:06
Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice sir.
15 February 2018, 23:27
Michael Phillips
Thanks everyone!

Got primer on her over the weekend, so that is some decent progress. Next up will be some preshading and then the basecoat of Helo Drab.
19 February 2018, 05:21
Clifford Keesler
Looking forward to it.
19 February 2018, 20:06
Stephan Ryll
That's looking very promising Michael 🙂
19 February 2018, 20:25
Kim Branders
Waiting for more. Nice start so far.
19 February 2018, 20:41
Konrad -
Very nice painting progress! 👍
21 February 2018, 18:51
Michael Phillips
Thanks guys! I will be working on the rotors and other details next. Then decals... then weathering... then finish line, and on to my next project. 🙂
21 February 2018, 18:57
Konrad -
Yep that's your usual working speed 😉
21 February 2018, 18:58
Clifford Keesler
Looking great so far, Looking forward to the final result.
21 February 2018, 19:10
ice
Nice painjob - very lively! 👍
21 February 2018, 19:13
Maciej Bellos
Nice and clean paint job. Subtle differences. Like it!
21 February 2018, 19:22
Clifford Keesler
I have tis kit also, and have the Cobra Company super detail set. But you have to cut the nose off, to install the resin nose. That makes me very worried.
22 February 2018, 18:49
Andy W.
Great Progress Michael. I'm looking forward to the finished Hawk.
22 February 2018, 19:23
Michael Phillips
Thanks Konrad, Clifford, ice, Maciej, and Andy!

Clifford, you are one of the lucky ones to get that set! I can only hope that Lonestar Models will start casting the Cobra Company line again. But anyway, I would't sweat cutting the nose too bad Clifford. I would use a Dremel and cut the nose off while the fuselage halves are still not joined, using a dremel to cut close, but not quite to where you need to cut, leaving extra plastic on the fuselage side. Then sand the rest of the way to wherever the resin to plastic join would be.
26 February 2018, 04:25
Michael Phillips
Anyway, on my project this weekend I got some more painting and assembly done, as well as half of the stencil decals on. There are a deceptively large amount of stencils on this thing! I think there are like 170+ total when I am done.
26 February 2018, 04:27
Clifford Keesler
Nice Michael.
26 February 2018, 20:46
Kerry COX
Michael. I have just created an album of all the Blackhawk photos I took at the Oakey air base in Queensland some time back. All in 'close up' for all the detail you will want. Sikorsky "Black Hawk' in close up. | Album by RedRoo
26 February 2018, 21:35
Donald Dickson II
Wow! You are really wrestling this one into shape sir!
26 February 2018, 21:44
Clifford Keesler
I hope lonestar starts molding Cobra Co's stuff also,as I am in dire need of some parts for my 1/35 CH-47 Chinook.
28 February 2018, 01:30
Michael Phillips
Aaaaaaaalmost done with this one. Just gotta assemble and attach the main rotor. This is not my best work, but it has fought me pretty hard. I am really ready to move on to the next project. Should finish this up within the next couple of days.
5 March 2018, 03:12
Konrad -
Very nice Michael!
5 March 2018, 06:17
Soeren R.
Another beautiful build Michael. 🙂
5 March 2018, 07:38
Clifford Keesler
Excellent job Michael.
6 March 2018, 00:16
Stephan Ryll
That's looking very good Michael 👍
6 March 2018, 19:04

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1:48 UH-60L Blackhawk (Minicraft Model Kits 11621)1:48 Blackhawk Stencils (Werner's Wings WW Decals 48-04)
Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk
US US Army Aviation Branch (1983-now)
Alpha Co., 1 Bn., 111 Avn. Reg. South Carolina NG
2008 - McEntire Joint National Guard Base
FS34031 Overall
 

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