DOLPHIN NOSE a.k.a. MI-17A-5 a.k.a. CH-178

[Martinnfb]

Just a small update, yet I have to mention that a set of mask arrived. It was designed by Mr. Lazar , the owner of the AML company and it is absolutely finely cut, super tiny and incredibly precise . 

BIG THANKS TO MIREK !

I tried to take a picture, somewhat difficult with my cellphone, however I boosted contrast and magnified the thing a bit , so you guys can see what. I am talking about.

[BlrwestSiR]

The detail on the masks is amazing. 

Carl

[harv]

Oh crap, they are backwards.....lol.....harv

[Jeff]

AND he even got the Maple Leaf correct, something most cannot do, that looks incredibly good !

[Jeff]

So,.................... I have been watching this process very closely.................... Martin, what kind of epoxy putty did you use? I have a hankering to do the old Revell 1/32 scale Bell 206 Jet Ranger, BUT the nose section is EVERYTHING wrong....... I am thinking , that I could maybe, just maybe make it look like something with the same epoxy putty you are using here, BUT I am not sure what to go buy, could you.............. when you have time, give me a clue  ( that came out wrong ) give me an idea of what to look for and see if I can get here in Nelson, please? NO hurry, but I should start to think a little bit on this idea...... might be on to something here.....

[Martinnfb]

Hi Jeff. The yellow thing is Tamiya putty. And the grey stuff is Apoxie. Apoxie is hard to get, but Tamiya is readily available in BC. 

[Clunkmeister]

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[Jeff]

19 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Hi Jeff. The yellow thing is Tamiya putty. And the grey stuff is Apoxie. Apoxie is hard to get, but Tamiya is readily available in BC. 

Thanks Martin, I'm going to have to find a source who will mail it to me...... I will start sniffing around.....

[Jeff]

I'm lookin, but not too successful....maybe I will have to wait until I get to Cowtown............. no big deal.....now that I know exactly what to get.... might go for the 100g box...;-)

[Martinnfb]

I am going to to pick up some for Ernie, so I can take extra for you Jeff as well. 

[Jeff]

4 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:

I am going to to pick up some for Ernie, so I can take extra for you Jeff as well. 

Do you take Pay Pal?

[Clunkmeister]

Martin, I have Apoxie for you as well. It’s semi easier to get here. I try to buy it when I see it 

[cf18hornet]

Just came across this thread as I’m going to start my own Mi-17 in Canadian markings. I was very interested in this build but unfortunately the updates ended before completion. By chance does anyone know the correct colour used on these helos? It looks like a beige/reddish colour. It looks similar to Vallejo Model Color 70.804 Beige Red (FS 31433) from the only two pictures available. 

Thanks in advance. 
Mark

[Clunkmeister]

Martin!  Time to jump back on this. 

[Martinnfb]

Oh boy, that’s right I forgot about this beast. 
 

Hello Mark, thank you for chiming in and welcome to the forum. I haven’t got to the painting stage yet, however I’ll look into it to answer your question. 
cheers

Martin

[Peterpools]

Martin

I'm right with Ernie ... absolutely time to jump back in. 

[Landlubber Mike]

Just saw this build for the first time this morning.  Wow Martin, this is modeling at its finest!  Amazing job!  Hope you pick it back up!

[GazzaS]

I'd forgotten about this one, too.  Работай, бездельник!