OK, so I have to admit that one of the reasons I haven’t had much progress to share on my -D is because I haven’t been looking forward to the last remaining subassemblies. One is the tail rotor, another the gun, and the last was the main rotor system. Well, At this point, I’ve knocked out one of the three.
I got the main rotor and the FCR assembled. Wow. This was a pain in the rear. The rotor has quite a few fiddly bits. I’m glad I didn’t break or lose any. (I’m considering myself lucky.)
Here’s a photo of it dropped into place. You can see that I got the nacelles attached to the fuselage, too.
I also got the TADS/PNVS assembly done and installed.
The stabilizer’s been added, and she’s got shoes now. She’s starting to look like an Apache…
Next up is the ResKit gun. I’ve gotten it separated and cleaned up.
After that it’ll be the tail rotor, then the rest of the fiddly bits. At this point, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. (I just hope it’s not a train.)
Thanks for hangin’ with me. As usual, comments, questions, and criticisms are always welcome. Feel free to drop your two cents in the bucket on your way out.
Cheers!
-O
Great progress O - looking forward to see how that gun mounts to the D. I have both in the stash so you’re by Guinea pig 
Hey John, the gun looks great in its “raw” form, and even better painted up. It is a challenge to paint because it’s “one piece.” Still some patience, steady hands, and fine brushes produce something that looks the part. At least it’s better than the kit’s plastic.
So, the gun and the tail rotor were the last two subassemblies that needed to be completed before all the fiddly bits can start going on for final assembly. Well, I got 'em done.
I think it’s a marked improvement over the Hase plastic, which in and of itself, wasn’t that bad.
The tail rotor is done, too. Fiddly to assemble and delicate, so I’m going to leave it off until last.
The only things left to be attached to the fuselage are all the itty bitty bits and the armament, then I can call this one done. Finally. I think this will be my last WIP post before I share photos of the completed kit. Um…maybe one more then the final photos.
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and for the feedback. If you have more to say, feel free to drop your two cents in the bucket on your way out. Comments, questions, and criticisms are always welcome.
Cheers!
-O
OK FSM, exactly one year ago today, I started these two. I can finally say that they are done!
The Hase -D fought me to the end. I had to make my own position lights because, during final assembly, I lost one to the Tile Goblin (as close relative to the Carpet Monster).
Once those were sorted, I was able to get the -D finished. Before I share those photos, we’ll look at my Revell -A.
Both were painted with AK Real Color lacquers, and Testors and MM enamels. Weathered with washes and pastels. Both are mostly OOB except for some wire on the Revell rotor head, Hasegawa’s gun installed on the Revell, some wire antennas on the Hasegawa kit, a Reskit gun on the Hasegawa, and Two Bobs decals on both.
And here you go…
It’s been a long road with these two. I’m glad they’re done and off my bench. Time to move on to new projects. I appreciate you coming along for the ride.
Of course, comments, questions, and criticisms are welcome. Feel free to drop you two cents into the bucket on your way out. Thanks for stickin’ around!
Cheers,
-O