Im upset today as my 2 bottles of Model Master Acrylic Olive Drab has not been delivered. Via eBay, I should have the OD in hand, no later than today. Oh well, there’s not much I can do about it except to wait for it tomorrow. I need these 2 OD bottles so that I can AB the A-64.
Until then, Mrs. Toshi took me to Michaels and surprised me with another model kit. It is a A-7A Corsair II. Again I’m a fan of WWII aircraft. I’ve only built a very small handful of jet planes so this will not only be a fun endevour but also a challenging one as well.
As for challenging, I have no clue on how to assemble the AH-64 Apache or for that matter any type of helicopter. I glued things upside down, backwards, and whatever strange assembly I came up with. I did correct my issues but it was most frustrating. Mrs. Toshi said that I did that backwards due to me being of Japanese decent, everything we do including reading is backwards, add to that that I am a male, it makes my stupidity ten fold! LOL!
Until the arrival of my much needed MM/OD, I can show you a update of how far I’ve gone in the preparation of the Apache. Here are the results below.
OD Green is not the right color for modern (since the early to mid-'80s) US Army helicopters. The correct color is called US Helo Drab Green and is available from Testors Model Master in both acrylic and enamel. The enamel color looks more like a faded, used color, while the acrylic one looks more like a new color.
On the left is the enamel one, and the right is the acrylic; both on 1/35 Academy UH-60 Black Hawks.
Your knowledge supersedes my expectations. Thank you for your time and effort in showing me the correct way in assembling my A-64 Apache. I look forward in any future correction as I have learned so much from you sir. Thank you for your support as well as the read and reply.
I was able to AB the Apache, my next step was to spray a gloss clear coat to prepare for the decals. Unfortunately, it is way too humid outside. I’ll wait till this evening when things cool down a bit before I attempt any type of spraying.
Although I have made errors in the building process of the Apache as my knowledge of helicopters are a bare minimum, I definately had fun assembling the A-64. Having fun is what it’s all about. A learning process it was, and a great one at that.
I want to thank the helicopter thread forum members for making me feel at home, after everything is said and done, we are all here to learn, share, and ultimately to enjoy our unique hobby.
While I built the Apache, I also took the time out to complete a A-7A Corsair II. You can view the Corsair II on the aircraft thread. As the Apache was my second helicopter ever built, on the other hand the A-7A is only my 4th all around jet fighter. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, my favorite model kits to assemble are of WWII fighters and bombers. These builds were a nice change of pace.
My next project is a huge undertaking, it is a Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VIII, this will definately challenge my technique as well as having it an extremely fun build. The Spitfire will be on the aircraft thread if anyone is interested in taking a look and following along. Until then, please view the completed Apache below. Once again, thank you all helicopter thread, forum members for excepting me on this wonderful project.
Thank you sir! It was a planned experiment for me. I purchased 3 bottles of Model Master clear, a Gloss, Semi Gloss, and Flat. I wanted to see how the Semi Gloss held up. It actually is a finish that I fancy very much. I’m glad you like it as well. Thank you for your support as well as the visit.
