discussion Doug's 1/48 - KA27 Helix by Hobby Boss

[Waspie]

Cheers Joe, I have to admit I was mega impressed at the detail that became evident when I wiped the wash from the rotor blades. All the pockets well defined. I like the paper towel around the tweezer tip, that may just get me past the finishing post this time.

 

[boatman]

HI Doug yes the guys are right its as ugly as hell but you have built a fine model there an why did SWMBO stop your play ?
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

Update.
I managed to remove 95% of the wash so still some fine tuning. The tip about the tweezer with some paper wrapped round the points worked and also nicking a couple, (lots), of my wife's more expensive cotton buds was a great help getting into the smallest gaps.
The masking both tape and liquid were removed from the windows. Looks way better now although I have been asking why I bothered doing so much interior work!!!!! Can see very little of the innards!!!!

However!!! I hit two snags. One of the pilots tiny hand holds has vaporised!! No idea where it's gone!! (I haven't thrown anything away so hopefully it'll turn up - one day). The second and more annoying, one of the front transparent panels is scored. I'll have to live with it I guess, way too deep to even think about polishing out.
I was too angry with myself to take pics. If the weather improves I will venture into the garage to snap a couple.
Until then, I hope the weather is better where you are.
Doug

 

[Steven000]

Those things can happen to all of us Doug, tomorrow's a new day, hope it turn out well, cheers

 

[Waspie]

Rain stopped for a short while so took a couple of shots. You can see the score on the front lower transparent section (Red Arrowed No 1). Really annoyed with myself!! Arrowed No 2 is the starboard pilots hand hold, it's the port side that has disappeared into the ether!!!

Pic 1


Pic 2


A little more cleaning up and I can add some smoke and exhaust colouration!!

C&C's welcome as ever.

That's all folks
Doug

 

[Waspie]

No way will it turn out well but lessons learned!!! (I hope). I was quite pleased until I took the tape off!! Thanks for popping in Steve.

 

[Waspie]

Chris SWMBO called me away as pooch needed walking and dinner. (I'm the chef!!!)

 

[scottie3158]

Doug,
Despite those issues, that is a fine looking build my friend.

 

[Steven000]

Yes it still looks like a fine model Doug, as you said, lesson learned cheers

 

[Jim R]

That wash has worked really well. A bit frightening when first applied.

 

[boatman]

HI Doug yes the guys are right its as ugly as hell but you have built a fine model there an why did SWMBO stop your play ?
chrisb

HAHA YOU THE CHEF eh for the doggie well done bet its 5 star meals every day as your doggie sound like our lilley she eats better than we do lol
chrisb

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Fab looking build Doug!

 

[Geoffers]

Just catching up with your build Doug, you’ve done a superb job as usual

I wouldn’t call it ugly though more functional, certainly unique.

I find micro brushes useful for cleaning small, awkward areas if it’s any help for the future

Geoff.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

That is a shame Doug but I think we have all experienced something similar. The model still looks amazing. Is it worth trying to get a replacement part either from the manufacturer or putting the shout out in the "Parts wanted" thread on this forum. I wish I could advise you on a repair but I havent got a clue how to go about doing it.

 

[minitnkr]

A bit'a'wire should do the grab. Score looks like a big bird strike. Great outcome.

 

[Waspie]

Frightening - scared the living crepe out of me. But that Flory wash - yeah, very nice ‘stuff’.

 

[Waspie]

Thanks Anrie. Just need to access the bench to finish it now. 98% complete - so annoying.

 

[Waspie]

Thanks Geoff. Certainly functional. I do like the coaxial rotor head. Complicated but does the job. A lot more stable in the hover I’m told. Cheers about the micro brushes. (Xmas looms so added to my wish list).

 

[Waspie]

Thank you Paul, appreciated.

 

[Waspie]

Steve, during my prolonged absence, I have had much time to think upon the parts. The hand grip and pitot tubes will be replaced with fine metal wire/staple or similar. The transparent panel will just be a bird strike if anyone spots it. A little smudgy blob of something in the middle of the ‘crack’ will do the trick. Once had a seabird crack a front winscreen on a Sea King so it does happen!!!!