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

[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.

[Waspie]

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

[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!

[Waspie]

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

[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.

[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).

[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.

[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!!!!

[minitnkr]

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

[Waspie]

Bird strike - we think along the same lines Paul.