discussion Simon's Sikorsky CH53 GS/G Revell 1/48

[Flip]

Simon,
I haven't started mine yet, so the decal sheet is intact:

The good news is "you are not losing it :smiling3:"
There are only 6 of each (in the bottom LH corner), each being 30mm long. I have measured the blade width and it is 15mm.
So, assuming that the decal is meant to wrap around both top and bottom (as depicted in the two images at the bottom LH corner of Step 50), there ARE only half of the decals provided for this.
How good are you at painting fine dotted lines? :thinking:
Just kidding!
Looks like we both have a problem.
I see you're working to some sort of deadline. Do you need mine in the short term?
Regards,
John

 

[simontie]

Simon,
I haven't started mine yet, so the decal sheet is intact:

The good news is "you are not losing it :smiling3:"
There are only 6 of each (in the bottom LH corner), each being 30mm long. I have measured the blade width and it is 15mm.
So, assuming that the decal is meant to wrap around both top and bottom (as depicted in the two images at the bottom LH corner of Step 50), there ARE only half of the decals provided for this.
How good are you at painting fine dotted lines? :thinking:
Just kidding!
Looks like we both have a problem.
I see you're working to some sort of deadline. Do you need mine in the short term?
Regards,
John

hi John
thank you for the offer its part of a group build but I can live with the missing half, not sure if reveal will send me the extras but I will give it a try

thanks for the help I will let you know how I get on

simon

 

[Flip]

Thanks for the heads-up as well though.
I am also going to have to contact them. Wouldn't have known without you!
Cheers,
John

 

[Mark1]

An option would be to cut them in half and just place them on the top of the rotor, might not be to noticeable not having them on the underside.

 

[simontie]

An option would be to cut them in half and just place them on the top of the rotor, might not be to noticeable not having them on the underside.

I did think of that but decided to go with the 2 on each rota for now and if revell come back to me I will add the others later, not convinced the request was sent and a nightmare to up load documents and pictures see how it goes

simon

 

[simontie]

Thanks for the heads-up as well though.
I am also going to have to contact them. Wouldn't have known without you!
Cheers,
John

you will need pictures and proof of purchase, mad really when they must know this is an issue with anyone who is building this kit
simon

 

[Flip]

Simon,
Done this morning. We'll see how we get on. Just raised a ticket with Airfix on the Wellington Mk.VIII - they're quoting 28 days :disappointed2:
Regards,
John

 

[simontie]

Simon,
Done this morning. We'll see how we get on. Just raised a ticket with Airfix on the Wellington Mk.VIII - they're quoting 28 days :disappointed2:
Regards,
John

nothing back from Revell as yet, but not holding my breath did get a receipt so hopfully they will come good shame but fingers crossed
simon

 

[simontie]

ok well i am going to call it done even if its missing a decal or 12…also a bit of silvering i believe its called on the iron cross top and bottom. sorry its taken so long but i‘v had a few issues along the way not just the silvering promise to try harder, pictures with and with out the rota blades and just for good measure i built the jeep and the howitzer as well (i think thats what it is anyway?) comments welcome good or bad but fair to say its been challenging mainly because its not my genre.
simon

 

[Flip]

Simon,
If I didn't know otherwise, one really can't tell you had hit problems. You have overcome them superbly. I really like the multi-colour camo!
I did draw a bit of a breath at first when I got to the image of it on its side and saw the tail rotor in contact with the surface. Murphy's Law dictates that, if it had been me, I would have broken my tail rotor.
Glad you didn't.
Anyway, that's a neat bit of kit and it's a pleasure to look at! :thumb2:
Regards,
John

 

[Mark1]

Despite the few issues that's turned very well mate,lovely job.

 

[Mini Me]

Simon, you have my utmost sympathy as well as understanding. Having built one of these floppy whirly twirly things for the first ( and last) time, I know exactly what you have been through. Excellent job on this and welcome to the club!! :thumb2:

 

[simontie]

nothing back from Revell as yet, but not holding my breath did get a receipt so hopfully they will come good shame but fingers crossed
simon

Revell Emailed back
simon

 

[Flip]

Revell Emailed back
simon

Simon,
Revell have not got back to me yet.
On the other hand, Airfix responded regarding the Wellington MkVIII and I received the parts yesterday. What a difference in service!
Ah well, here's hoping you get there in the end.
John

 

[simontie]

Simon,
Revell have not got back to me yet.
On the other hand, Airfix responded regarding the Wellington MkVIII and I received the parts yesterday. What a difference in service!
Ah well, here's hoping you get there in the end.
John

Well new decal sheet arrived today, so i will get them on next week busy with RC166 Tamiya Honda and dreaded gardening duties this W/E new lawn its only 160sm but it feels a lot bigger

 

[Flip]

Simon,
Mine arrived in the post today - a full sheet, not just the ones I needed. Appreciate the heads-up.
Don't envy you the lawn work! The garden does look good :thumb2:
John

 

[simontie]

Simon,
Mine arrived in the post today - a full sheet, not just the ones I needed. Appreciate the heads-up.
Don't envy you the lawn work! The garden does look good :thumb2:
John

Great news, i have the full sheet as well so if anyone needs any let me know, glad to help hopefully they will up the sheets on future batches, turf arrives tomorrow so hopeful back to some king of normality sunday ( im glad its a day of rest :smiling5::rolling::thumb2
simon

 

[simontie]

Great news, i have the full sheet as well so if anyone needs any let me know, glad to help hopefully they will up the sheets on future batches, turf arrives tomorrow so hopeful back to some king of normality sunday ( im glad its a day of rest :smiling5::rolling::thumb2
simon

Well rest day is here after an amazing amount of graft on Saturday I ache everywhere…but the result was worth it.

 

[Ian M]

Dont forget to keep it watered. Looks great.

 

[Code no 10]

Well rest day is here after an amazing amount of graft on Saturday I ache everywhere…but the result was worth it.

The turf is doing very well, Simon. Love the instant effect of close turfing. That's certainly nice place to have if you a big dog as pet.