Rick’s 1-87 Mil MI-24D Hind SDV model

[Tim Marlow]

More loveliness!

[Mini Me]

Now that I have done with the Rooskie tank GB I can focus a little more on this "copter" business. I think all is ready, so I joined the two halves together, but not before bonding a large diameter steel washer, as far forward as possible to keep her from becoming a tail dragger....and we shall see what tomorrow brings.

[adt70hk]

Rick,

Sorry for behind on this. Good to see you beating it into shape!

ATB.

Andrew

[Mini Me]

Hi Andrew, yeah, I was fore warned about these SDV kits not fitting together too well but if you want a Russian copter in 1-87 scale it's the only game in town.......I am, however, thankful that it isn't a resin model....plastic is much easier on the nervous system!!:tongue-out3::tongue-out2: Thanks for stopping by. Rick H.

[Mini Me]

Slowly getting this "crate" together........spent 2 days cutting tape and masking the cockpit, not an easy task considering its size. I just hope the paint does not bleed when I spray the framework. there will be other little masking ordeals as time goes by, not to mention the camo. and the underbelly of this little beast. everything will be hard edged so I will certainly have a few finger cramps before this is over. A few more bits and bobs to add then we can shoot a little color.

[Mini Me]

G'day All, I finally got through the canopy ordeal and got the lower half of this crate masked and shot with light blue. Once dry I'll reverse mask and shoot the base color of dark green, and when that's dry I'll mask off the camo pattern on that and shoot the top coat of tan and ........and .....there is no end in sight at this point.....

[Allen Dewire]

Damn Rick.

This thang is so tiny, I totally missed your building it Buddy. I don't see anything wrong with the pit. It looks really good to me, especially the seatbelts. It is probably gonna be a real beatch to paint the camo though. Have fun!!!

Prost
Allen

[Mini Me]

Right Allen......There seems to be no easy way to do the camo.........I expect this will be me first and LAST (shouting) Chopper build so a bit of an Historical event!:tongue-out3::tongue-out2::tongue-out::smiling5: Thanks for popping in.
Rick H.

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi mate
Looking mostly superb there so far,and it's well impressive,moreso, considering the scale buddy
Top, TOP stuff indeed!!
Andy

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Cockpit looks absolutely fine - instruments and belts. There's a lot of masking on this wee beastie. Camo will be fun :rolling:
Jim

[langy71]

Sorry, couldn't resist.....

[adt70hk]

Rick,

Apologies missed the updates. That has come on very nicely indeed. Well done!! I thought my Huey was small......well I was wrong!!

Keep up the great work.

ATB.

Andrew

[Mini Me]

Hi mate :smiling3:
Looking mostly superb there so far,and it's well impressive,moreso, considering the scale buddy
Top, TOP stuff indeed!!
Andy

Thank you Mr. Smiff.......been a chore to say the least and my hat is off to those of you that make it look so easy!:thumb2:

[Mini Me]

Hi Rick
Cockpit looks absolutely fine - instruments and belts. There's a lot of masking on this wee beastie. Camo will be fun :rolling:
Jim

Jim, Yeah and I thought that was the hard part.......the canopy was the real B*gger in this one ......still not happy with it but I think I shall have to employ the 2 foot rule in this case. Thanks for dropping by. Rick H.

[Mini Me]

Chris.....you had me laffing my a** off!! That was a perfect analogy if I ever heard one!:tears-of-joy::smiling5::smiling6: