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Armor/AFV: Modern - USA
Modern Armor, AFVs, and Support vehicles.
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WIP - 1/35 SOAR BlackHawk
GregCloseCombat
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 04:18 PM UTC
That display is crazy detailed. You have an awesome whirly bird going together there. I think I need to pick one up someday
Epi
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 05:30 PM UTC
I'm sorry Matt, forgot to mention that I am using the MH-60G interior and exterior photo etch sets. The interior set comes with pre-painted instruments and seat belts. And yes, I used placards I had left over from other photo etch sets.

I got the roof and cockpit weathered up for now. I will have some more to do, but for now, I will shoot a couple of pics in the morning of what I have done.
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 06:32 PM UTC
Looking forward to it.
Epi
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 09:41 AM UTC
Well, last night I did some weathering on the roof of the cockpit and the cockpit and cargo area itself. I added a green and yellow bungee cord to the roof of the interior cargo area. I will probably add more to the interior as I go along, but for now, it is done. Now to work on the interior walls. Oh yea, I still need to work on the crew chief and gunners seats and add them.























fireresq1
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 11:59 AM UTC
Nice work there, I use prime portal as well what a great site for Ref Photos. look forward to seeing more.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 12:09 PM UTC
The interior is looking great Pete. The weathering is spot on. Can't wait to see the rest of it. Great job.
retiredyank
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 12:20 PM UTC
Marvelous work on the interior. I can see that I will be spending a lot more time than I realized, on mine. What are the boxes in the sixth photo?
Epi
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012 - 03:46 PM UTC
Thanks guys for the comments.

@ Matt,
Those are fuel tanks. The kit is very simplified. I will post the picture I useed for reference as long as I can remember where I got it from to give credit.

Here is what I worked on tonight, not much but a definate improvement to the interior. The first picture is the start of the two fire extinguisher located on the crew chief and door gunners windows. The next two picks are of what I believe is to be the winch control.





TankSmith
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Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 11:50 PM UTC
Fantastic! I love the weathering. And what looks like scale duct tape on the bottom of the doorframe by the pilots seat (I'm viewin in an iPhone, could be way off).
Joel_W
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Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 02:34 AM UTC
Pete, just read through your build to date, and I have to say that you're doing a fantastic job. The cabin detailing is just 1st rate. Love the weathering as it ties everything together.

Joel
stephane
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Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 03:13 AM UTC
Very nice, i love helos!!
I'll follow with great interrest the build.

Thanks for the pics.
Epi
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Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 03:15 AM UTC
Thanks guys for the comments. i will have an update tonight. I finished the interior and put the fusalage halves together. Started to add photo etch to the exterior.
TankSmith
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Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 03:24 AM UTC
I kinda hate to see the fuselage go together. We'll miss that detail!
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