Matchbox PK43. OH58D Kiowa Aeroscout***Finished***
Re: Matchbox PK43. OH58D Kiowa Aeroscout
That really looks great Jeff. Looking forward to seeing the finished model.
All the best.
Greg
All the best.
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You make it look easy, Jeff!
And what a bang up job you're doing too!
It was quite the treat to finish my work day and get caught up with your blitz chopper.
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And what a bang up job you're doing too!
It was quite the treat to finish my work day and get caught up with your blitz chopper.
The Great Auk
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Thank you all for the comments.
Should have had this one done a while ago but a few more interruptions. Anyone who has done a blitz knows what I am talking about.
So. The eleventh hour. As I figured the ball and mast were finicky to say the least.
My check list says 1: Gloss, 2: Decal: 3: Dull coat. 4: Remove masking and 5: Detail parts.
Very close now.
Should have had this one done a while ago but a few more interruptions. Anyone who has done a blitz knows what I am talking about.
So. The eleventh hour. As I figured the ball and mast were finicky to say the least.
My check list says 1: Gloss, 2: Decal: 3: Dull coat. 4: Remove masking and 5: Detail parts.
Very close now.
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
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Coming up on twelve hours and the home stretch is in sight.
Created a "Minion" look for the target designator. A little clean up required there. And using red sprue left over from a car model, anti collision lights were replaced.
Decals are drying out with dull coat next. Oh yes the side door windows will be after the dull coat.
Created a "Minion" look for the target designator. A little clean up required there. And using red sprue left over from a car model, anti collision lights were replaced.
Decals are drying out with dull coat next. Oh yes the side door windows will be after the dull coat.
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You're doing a great job with this Jeff. Helos are fiddly enough at the best of times
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It looks like you're definitely in the home-stretch now, Jeff!
I like your work on the target designator and the light on top.
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I like your work on the target designator and the light on top.
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Nice looking Kiowa Jeff.
Re: Matchbox PK43. OH58D Kiowa Aeroscout***Finished***
Thirteen and a half hours and I am calling it done. I must say that this kit came out when Matchbox was in great form. While not like today's Manufacturer's, it holds up well and was a very enjoyable build.
Thanks for those who checked in. As a retiree I can pick a day and time when most are working.
Thanks for those who checked in. As a retiree I can pick a day and time when most are working.
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Wow did that finish up sharp and doubly-impressive being done so in a blitz!
I don't know if you build many helicopters, but you sure seem to have a talent for them!
I had no idea you were retired, Jeff. Now I've got two reasons to envy you.
Well done!
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I don't know if you build many helicopters, but you sure seem to have a talent for them!
I had no idea you were retired, Jeff. Now I've got two reasons to envy you.
Well done!
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Good JOB Jeff, long day but finished in record time!
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Great build all round!
Best wishes
Jim
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A lovely model to put on your shelf.
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A beautiful build. Very well done good sir.
All the best.
Greg
All the best.
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Re: Matchbox PK43. OH58D Kiowa Aeroscout***Finished***
Nicely done, Jeff!
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