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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. 1/35 scale MRC Kit New updates! Tail boom cone resin parts assembly

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Posted 17 March 2011 - 11:10 AM

Hi there!
I've managed to deviate from my usual modeling path I used to follow for last three years and started something that would inspire me at the moment I found myself being bored from my scratch build projects. :) Having searching my stash I found very nice MRC kit I bought years ago - OH-58D Kiowa.
For the first time I wrapped my mind around the idea to build it straight OOB, except... Well, actually to build models straight OOB is not my style at all. That's why I started googling in anticipation to find a lot of nice refers but... alas! I've just found a few. Thanks to some ARCers who responded on my thread at the Research Corner and posted some links and pics. After examining the refers I've set my mind on making an upgraded version of the helicopter.

I've started building the kit (you can find some in-progress pics here: http://pilot64.galle...atch?a=nF1-ghJk ) but I'm still at the research stage and looking for more refers.

I address all my prayers to all Kiowa guys who are putting their hands on that nice little whirlybird every day and can make (or maybe have got somewhere in their folders) some nice photos of the helo.
If you by chance have some pics of the "dog house" and the exhaust from above, please share!

Cheers and happy modeling!

Alexander
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This post has been edited by Eastern: 18 June 2012 - 10:37 PM

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  Posted 17 March 2011 - 12:05 PM

Alexander,

Yes MY friend it is time you started this beauty..

Seeing your link, the work is very good and neatly presented and FLAWLESS work

from you...I have been waiting for you to start this whirly bird and I'm gonna enjoy this..

I wish you all the best :nanner: :)

HOLMES :salute:

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Posted 17 March 2011 - 12:24 PM

Nice work so far!!

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Posted 17 March 2011 - 12:58 PM

View PostHOLMES, on Mar 17 2011, 10:05 PM, said:

Alexander,

Yes MY friend it is time you started this beauty..

Seeing your link, the work is very good and neatly presented and FLAWLESS work

from you...I have been waiting for you to start this whirly bird and I'm gonna enjoy this..

I wish you all the best

HOLMES :salute:

Hello Mr. HOLMES.
I much appreciate your kind words and encouragement.
Yes, now I'm completely on the build and the amount of various improvements is growing bigger and bigger. :)
And there are some inaccuracies I have to fix. Can't leave them as they are. I know that fixing them is time consuming but I can't help my meticulous approach. :)

Hi camophilip. Thanks for dropping by. ;)


Cheers!

Alexander
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Posted 17 March 2011 - 01:15 PM

Floyd has a nice Squadron book on the 58 plus some nice resin bits.

http://www.primeport...oh-58d_home.htm

The work you have done so far looks very nice.

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Posted 17 March 2011 - 02:05 PM

Great work so far. I love it. I beleive I sent you the book and the parts. You'll like them both and they will be VERY helpful. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.
Floyd

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Posted 17 March 2011 - 02:14 PM

I'm really liking the work so far.

Alexander - what kind of glue did you use to secure the styrene strips inside the windshield?

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  Posted 17 March 2011 - 10:53 PM

Alexander..

you have an awesome build of the Kiowa....
much much much much better compared to how my Kiowa turn out after completion :jaw-dropping:
and yes.. Floyd's resin make Kiowa looks better.. <_<

My Kiowa can be viewed in my website (excuse the mess) :)

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 01:23 AM

Alex
My prayers have finally been answered.....you are building an helo......yeepeee!!!
Cant go wrong with the Kiowa. I just took a look at your progress....Wow! I love that cockpit work.
As always your skills are just simply amazing...

Oliver

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 06:55 AM

I love it <_< You did a great job on the firewall in the cockpit and now I0m waiting to see the rest. When your set is done, reserve some for me
Mario

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 07:30 AM

View PostFloyd S. Werner, Jr., on Mar 18 2011, 12:05 AM, said:

Great work so far. I love it. I beleive I sent you the book and the parts. You'll like them both and they will be VERY helpful. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.
Floyd

Hi Floyd! I'm glad you like my progress on the thingy.
I actually have started making the "dog house" but if you intend to send me your resin set it will be much appreciated.

Hi, Oliver! Glad you dropped by and are at "me-likes-your-build" mood. :monkeydance: Thank you for your kind words, buddy!
But when it comes to helicopter modeling, I take a back seat for you. :shoot:

Hi, 11bee!
I used Tamiya's Extra Thin Cement to glue the strips to the windshield. I used the brush which is fixed on the cap, applying the cement to the strips very carefully. I protected area adjacent to where the strips was supposed to be glued with masking tape.

Mario, thank you for appreciation of my start.

Thank you, guys, for your kind words and encouragement. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers and happy modeling!

Alexander
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Posted 18 March 2011 - 07:38 AM

View Postkuman, on Mar 18 2011, 08:53 AM, said:

Alexander..

you have an awesome build of the Kiowa....
much much much much better compared to how my Kiowa turn out after completion :crying:
and yes.. Floyd's resin make Kiowa looks better.. :D

My Kiowa can be viewed in my website (excuse the mess) :)

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Hi kuman.
Your Kiowa looks pretty nice!

Cheers and happy modeling!

Alexander

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 12:25 PM

I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin. It must have been someone else. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Floyd

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 01:29 PM

View PostFloyd S. Werner, Jr., on Mar 18 2011, 10:25 PM, said:

I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin. It must have been someone else. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Floyd

Ah, I see... Never mind.
I'm looking forward to receiving your book. Don't forget to sign it for me. ;)

Cheers!

Alexander
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Posted 18 March 2011 - 05:10 PM

View PostFloyd S. Werner, Jr., on Mar 18 2011, 07:25 AM, said:

I thought I HAD sent you a cowling. I was dealing with someone in Russia who got a book and resin.


Well it's such a small country population wise I could see how you could get confused. :woot.gif:

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 10:37 PM

View PostEastern, on Mar 17 2011, 09:10 PM, said:

I address all my prayers to all Kiowa guys who are putting their hands on that nice little whirlybird every day and can make (or maybe have got somewhere in their folders) some nice photos of the helo.
If you by chance have some pics of the "dog house" and the exhaust from above, please share! :cheers:

Cheers and happy modeling!

Alexander


Hello-oooo?
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Posted 20 March 2011 - 11:00 AM

Hi guys!
I think I have to keep you posted so here are some pics to show my playing with the "dog house". :salute:
I used 0.5 and 1 mm thick styrene sheets to make the house. I think no need to comment step-by-step process. It's seen clearly from the pics.
I misshaped it a bit so I had to apply some amount of Tamiya putty to fix the shape problem.

Here are some pics:

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To be continued... :rofl:

Cheers and happy modeling!

Alexander
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Posted 20 March 2011 - 05:05 PM

Great work Alex!

Отличная работа! Буду следить за процессом с интересом.

Когда будете делать вооружение - дайте знать если нужен ствол на 50 калибрю У меня есть точеные.


Андрей

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 02:03 AM

Crazy, beautiful work..

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:29 AM

View PostIntruder_bass, on Mar 21 2011, 03:05 AM, said:

Great work Alex!

Отличная работа! Буду следить за процессом с интересом.

Когда будете делать вооружение - дайте знать если нужен ствол на 50 калибр. У меня есть точеные.


Андрей

Hi Andy!
Thanks for appreciation of my build but it's modest enough and pales beside your absolutely smashing work on your MH-47E.
Насчет предложения, спасибо. Только я предполагаю использовать 70 mm Rocket Pod и Hellfire Launcher.

Cheers!
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