1/32 UH-72A Lakota Revell

[Gern]

Use a bit of masking tape to create a tab and write the sprue letter on it. You've still got to find the part, but at least finding the sprue will be easier.

[Guest]

Use a bit of masking tape to create a tab and write the sprue letter on it. You've still got to find the part, but at least finding the sprue will be easier.

That's what I did Dave. Three sprues so I labelled A and B to save money on masking tape I didn't label C.......

[John]

It wouldn't be too bad if the sprue's had parts 1-20, 21-40 etc but they are all over the place, I'm going to remove all the bits that aren't used then at least there will be less to look at

[Ian M]

Having a similar issue with the Hood. Have had bits off every sprue so to avoid losing bits I keep them in their bag. To ease finding them have written the sprue letter on the bag. Working well so far. Until I start to put them in the wrong bag

[John]

Went out and when I came back both joysticks had fallen forward, I tried to straighten them and one of them broke in 2, tried to pick it up and broke one of the peddles

I fixed it and it's not too bad

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[Guest]

Yep Ian I wrote the sprue nos on the bags for the heller traction avant, all the manufacturers have their own way of doing instructions, I wish they would all combine their different methods we would have amazing instructions, John I still have never tried a helicopter (although I have one in the stash) that camouflage looks difficult good luck to you mate.

[Guest]

Not an easy one John but you are getting stuck in with it nicely.

[John]

Oh dear, shaking a bottle of paint and I thought I'm getting wet, then looked at the curtains and they are covered in paint, I should know better and check the tops of paint bottles, quite often they come from suppliers with loose tops.

Anyway, is there a secret to brush painting? I can't get a good smooth finish, and you can see the brush strokes.

[Guest]

Thin paint, let it dry next coat. Just slowly build up the density rather than trying to achieve solid colour in one coat. Nothing worse than sat there shaking something and then getting wet..... to spray it on the curtains is quite impressive though

[John]

to spray it on the curtains is quite impressive though

Im sure the wife isn't as impressed

Thanks Graham I will try that.

[colin m]

Looks like a nice kit, but I do have to wonder, what sort of terrain would it be flying over for that camouflage to be effective ?

[John]

Not had chance to do much with this the past couple of days, centre console in and a couple of seats, I've just painted the others they will go in tomorrow.

On another note I've just updated the forum and you can now upload multiple images in one go.

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[Guest]

Coming on nicely John. Always thought you could upload multiple images? Sure I have done it beforeo_O all my Triumph pics were selected and uploaded in one.

[John]

Coming on nicely John. Always thought you could upload multiple images? Sure I have done it beforeo_O all my Triumph pics were selected and uploaded in one.

Oh perhaps I had it enabled anyway

[Guest]

Oh perhaps I had it enabled anyway

Ahh, old age eh