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Doh!....where on the chopper!? That's the problem!

Two things are going on here. The Discone Antenna was seriously wonky on its base because of the way I wired it with one continuous wire, so I cut off the mounting base and used a short length of brass tube so it would be hollow and not interfere with the wire bulk. Also, I have started the...

Hmm, I wouldn't even know where to put them!

Worked out fine I think...

That is, of course, the way I want to do it :Drinks:

Ok, I think the helo is done. I will show the paint job, then I have a question for whomever might know the answer. First, ready for my close up: Next comes the question but I'll set it up first. Notice the little clear stand. It is curved with a magnet glued to the top. There is a magmet in...

I finally got to use my new DSPIAE circle cutter. Once I figured out how to use it it worked great! I made circles for the "spinning" Seahawk blades.

Good thinking. I missed the paragragh that said the Missouri did not carry any helicopters, that any helicopter displayed would either be from a base or another ship. I guess I can make the markings to match whatever I like. I had planned on making the Seahawk as if stowed and with fences up. I...

The front is coming together. Anchor chains aweigh! And Julio-Kopter looks better with the teeniest sprue I could make. I started with .2 styrene and streched it hair thin! My good friend Chris Rhiner sent me some teeeeeenie decals, so I will put US Navy on her side. Question, I have seen...

I figure to get some chuckles or AYFKM's for this, but I opened the windshield and side door windows on the Seahawk helicopter. The windshield bars are made from the smallest styrene I have, scraped down to about half width. I don't mind trying to make them smaller if anyone has a suggestion. I...

Now that is super cool! I have a military tractor I am anxious to start. I like your weathering!!

I got a few decals put on. Still not good at that yet... I also have the propellers on, along with a decal or two. I did the props last week. Here is the tower so far So, when I was putting some decals on I had to turn the model a little on its side. The high angle gun turrets fell right...

This is fabulous Tim! You are perty dang good at this 🤩

Ok, I have a few more pieces done to add. I feel like I see light at the end of the tunnel. I gave gloss where the decals go. I am anxious to start on the anchor chains I added a winch and cable to the highline tower. This dang antennna thing may be the most difficult thing I have ever made...

If you don’t have oil paints, first of all, shame on you LOL. Most art supply stores carry a super cheap set of Reeves or similar brand. Ten colors for ten bucks kind of thing. No need to use expensive Williamsburg paints on a model.

Get your oil paints out. Black, raw umber, & white. (Or burnt umber, raw sienna, burnt sienna, or any “earth” colors you like) Have mineral spirits at the ready in two cups; one for thinning that stays clean and one for cleaning the brush. Put a coat of clean spirits on a small area and let it...

Wow, that would be an “Oh S#/T!” moment for sure. Had to be a goof up at the factory. Somebodies head should roll! Maybe test newly opened bottles from now on? I sure am!

I’ve been lurking and watching, wishing I had something to add. You mentioned a modeler better than you and I really can’t imagine such a thing exists. Honesty, if it stymies you then it can’t be built. The engine and dash are works of art. I gasped just looking at the dang steering wheel LOL.

Ok, let's see if they help!

Thanks Chris! I will do my best to straighten those railings on the boom when the glue sets.