Sikorsky HRS-1, HR-10, HMR-161, Korea 1951. -------- FINISHED

Started by Allan J Withers · 112 · 3 years ago · 1/72, Italeri, Korea GB, Marines, Sikorsky
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    Allan J Withers said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Spiros my friend, solvents can soften the plastic, I use metho or lighter fluid, if you try the blade be gentle so as not to scratch the windows too much !

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    A little more adjustment before painting !

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Getting there Allan! I have taken a look at the Revell in my stash, but needs to clear a few builds before getting started. Now I am a bit worried if the build is gonna transform me - I see from your avatar that it has been a hairy experience!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Looking great, Allan @kalamazoo!
    You are right about the canopies! I might start using metho, as I experience the occasional (no matter how subtle) fogging by using solvents!

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Thanks Erik, progressing, it will only change you if you let it, I was already hairy, so I don't mind now being furry ! --------------
    Thanks Spiros, a safer option ! ---------
    more paint !

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    George R Blair Jr said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Getting close, Allan (@kalamazoo). There are so many cool paint schemes for this helicopter, and I can't wait to see which one you pick.

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Thanks George, no need to wait, go to page one !

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Looking good, Allan! Steadily progressing!

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    Louis Gardner said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Allan @kalamazoo
    You have made some great progress... and like the others have stated, I too am curious to see which route you take with the paint scheme. Looks great !

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years, 1 month ago:

    Thanks Spiros, -----------
    Thanks Louis, how many options are there for Korea ?

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

    A coat of flat Sea Blue !

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Ahhhhh, the "Sea-Blue-Almost-Black"! I just love that color and you made a pristine job there, Allan @kalamazoo!

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    Nice to se the final color on Allan (@kalamazoo). I am looking forward to the decals on and masks off - in due time of course.

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

    Thanks Spiros, it is dark ! ----------
    Thanks Erik, not quite the final colour, needs a coat of gloss sea blue !

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    OK, color tone then 🙂
    ---- looking great anyway!