Revell 1/32 H145M LUH KSK

[stillp]

What is really appalling is that Revell have reboxed the same basic 'copter in several different versions, but they all have the same fundamental fit issues.
In a way we're all to blame, perhaps we should send kits back as 'not fit for purpose' when they don't fit together as they should. Instead we just say "that's modelling", get the files out, and make the parts fit the way the manufacturer should've.
Pete

[JR]

What is really appalling is that Revell have reboxed the same basic 'copter in several different versions, but they all have the same fundamental fit issues.
In a way we're all to blame, perhaps we should send kits back as 'not fit for purpose' when they don't fit together as they should. Instead we just say "that's modelling", get the files out, and make the parts fit the way the manufacturer should've.
Pete

Fully agree, one or two back wouldn't bother then but several hundred and bad press would make them sit. By far the best way to aim criticism is by posting on the companies FB page. As cpl Jones would say " They don't like it up um "
Sorry Jim :nerd:

[adt70hk]

Jim

Congratulations on persevering with this!! And good luck with the masking.

Andrew

[Jim R]

Thanks guys
The kit is not good that's for sure. Many of the little bits and pieces I'm fitting at the moment have no clear location points and the instructions are kinda vague. There are 4 extra sprues for this version and they are much better in terms of fit.
I think if it hadn't been for Peter pointing out issues and also completing a version of this I may well have given up. I can now do bits of this between working on the Gannet for the AA GB which is good.
Thanks again for all your encouragement - it really helps.
Jim

[Jim R]

Hi all
A masking we will go, a masking we will go,
Heigh ho, the dairy-o,
A masking we will go! :smiling:

It takes for ever. This is two afternoons work! Tamiya tape and some of the Tamiya tape for curves - good stuff that is :thumb2:








Still 7 windows to do but most of the hard ones are done.

Now a nice bit of Revell silliness. The rear doors on my version are solid, no windows. The instructions tell you to fit the clear windows into the doors and then paint over them. BUT on the sprues there are windowless doors which are blacked out as not used. Come on Revell :rolling: And guess what - they fit :thumb2:



Jim

[scottie3158]

Jim,
Nice work on the masking. The tape for curves looks good.

[Steven000]

Looking good Jim, nice masking :thumb2:

[stillp]

Yet another mistake by Revell as a consequence of releasing this helicopter in several different versions!

Pete

[Guest]

Great work Jim - good to see you conquering this kit.

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Jim.

[Jim R]

Hi all
Scottie, Steven, Peter, Peter D and Joe - thanks guys for you support.
Masking is done. Not as neat or as accurate as some I've seen but hopefully will do the job. The rear doors are still to be fitted before painting.




Now I'm well on with this I won't feel guilty when I start the Gannet for the AAGB :tongue-out3:

Jim

[stillp]

Aren't there decals for the frames in the front door windows Jim?
Pete

[Jim R]

Hi Pete
I have looked carefully and no decals :sad:

Well - time for a drum roll and a pat on the back for yours truly. The reason - for the first time in my mogglin career of 9 years I got a pre shade to work :smiling:
Primed with grey Stynylrez


Preshade with dark grey - a bit clumsy looking.


A colour coat of very diluted Humbrol enamel followed with a satin varnish ready for decals.


OK, could be better but the preshade has not been obliterated.

All the little bits


Jim

[scottie3158]

Jim,
Looking nice mate.

[Wouter]

aha, good to see some paint start flowing here Jim. I like the preshade: quite subtle but that's the whole point. Well done I'd say!

Cheers