Rick's Huey uh-1b work in progress ( FINISHED)

Modeling Subjects Helicopters
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Glad I could help. Looks like the build is coming along nicely.

Ray

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here what I’m trying to achieve

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One quick point is that while the Rucker UH-1B represents a very early configuration otherwise, it has the particle separator (piece with horizontal slats just above the open cabin door) instead of the old style bell mouth intake. No worries though as the bell mouth style is what is already on your kit.

Ray

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I read somewhere here about applying decals . Does it need to be clear coat first ? I’m ready to apply my first decal on the dash . It’s painted with satin black only . Thanks Rick G

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Yes, always gloss coat before decaling. Apply and let the decals dry. Spray on another coat of gloss to level off the decal and blend it in. Lastly, spray dull coat to flatten it all out. You can then pick out the individual dial faces with a drop of gloss to replicate the glass.

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I got some tamiya x22 clear . I will be clear coat the dash in a bit now . Thanks Rick G

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HeavyArty did you build these ?

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Yup, guilty as charged. They are 2 of the 5 1/35 H-60 versions I have built.

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They are so awesome

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Thanks.

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. I pick up a package of 5 brushes from walmart .I try a fine detail brush last night . Not happy

OMG not good . I guess , I will look for a better brush for detail or tape up and air brush .

I did get the dash clear coated last night . Ready for decal work

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Those small seat belts . I may look into a sharpie . I also have magnifying visor coming today from amazon .

Rick G

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Small in 1/24 scale?? Wait until you go down to 1/35 or 1/48 scale, or (heaven forbid) 1/72 scale. [:D]

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Shows . Where my s skill level is . 0

I love challenges lol

Rick G

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I really think Walmart brushes are the problem for me right now . There is a dickblick store . I may stop in pick up a small brush tonight

Rick G

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If you are primarily brush painting, I have had excellent results with Vallejo acrylics. They go on great and don’t leave brush marks.

Ray

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Smaller detail work is going be brush . Then bigger airbrush

Right now no luck with brush . I really think it was Walmart cheap brush. I stop in at dickblick , pick up a Winsor and newton brush what difference it looks Not used it yet . The tip is like night and day difference

Rick G

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the new brush is very nice . I’m still not great but looks good for a first timer .

Tell you all, I’m hooked

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