If not for the hiccup with my airbrush, I would be pretty happy with this build. I’m happy its completed, but I am disappointed that I couldn’t fix the paint more. I tried my best to hide the blunder in the weathering but it remains an eye sore. You can’t win them all I guess.
The desert scheme was my second choice due to a lack of securing some German markings. That leaves the door open for another build. Regardless of what ifs, it’s nice to have the third helicopter finished. Construction went well and I will continue to give Italeri my approval. I can’t recall any issues during this build aside from my own equipment.
I see what you mean by the airbrush problem.
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Yeah. It’s unfortunate but it’s a learning build. I’m going to break my airbrush down again this weekend before I attempt the camo on the Hind.
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That really looks great! It seems like such an awkward looking combat helicopter to me. I think I prefer the lines of the Longbow Apache or the classic-look of the TOW Cobra. Great finish!
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Thank you!
I thought the same thing. It looks like they tried to stay within the Apache design but not be a copycat.
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“Eye sore”? I think you’re being a bit hard on yourself there!
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Well it’s just an annoying happenstance that I wish could be different. I’m going to see my mistakes no matter what. All my builds have something that I wish I would have done better on. It’s motivation to get a little sharper.
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Thank you though!
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Very smart.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Thank you!
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It is good that you did not secure German markings for this chopper. The German army uses machine gun pods for the wings when it comes to cannons. The French version has the under nose autocannon.
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My original plan was to make that variant but when I couldn’t find any markings I just went ahead with this one.
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Very nice – I have the Revell kit on the bench at the moment. I actually think it’s a rather cool looking Helicopter and you’ve certainly done it justice – if you have made an airbrushing error I can’t see it.
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Thank you! If you look closely at the dark brown you’ll see the spattering. Unfortunate but I will press on. I look forward to seeing your Eurocopter.
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