TJTX Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 Squirrel!!!!! I've had the opportunity to to get ahold of a beautiful Kitty Hawk HH-60G and I'm moving it to the top of the build pile. For many reasons I'd like to go ahead and build up this beauty. Unfortunately I'm entering busy season at work, so it'll be a little slow through the spring but that's ok. I sat down at the bench this morning and was VERY pleased with what I found. First, beautiful box art and a very nice instruction manual. A very lovely touch is the clear parts come packed in a separate cardboard box to keep them completely safe. Lovely touch K.H. the molding looks very nice and absolutely minimal flash and ejector pin marks. The detailing on the interior parts is beautiful and the resin figures are the best I've ever seen with any kit. These blow away what Wingnut has included in their special boxing's and plastic figures aren't even in the same zip code. I'll start getting to work on the build over the next few days. 4 1
smitty44 Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 Box art looks a little like they are about to light up downtown L.A or something. 5
BlrwestSiR Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 Looks like a very nice kit indeed. I'm partial to the box art one with the shark mouth. Can't wait to see this started. Carl 4
TJTX Posted December 21, 2019 Author Posted December 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Looks like a very nice kit indeed. I'm partial to the box art one with the shark mouth. Can't wait to see this started. Carl I cant decide on the Euro scheme or shark mouth. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 21, 2019 Administrators Posted December 21, 2019 One of those pilots kinda looks like Floyd..... Nice choice Tony. I’ve been waiting for some bench space to open up so I can start mine 5
Bomber_County Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 Never ever done a helo...........going to follow this one Tony......... 5
smitty44 Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: I’ve been waiting for some bench space to open up so I can start mine That's hilarious! 4
harv Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Never ever done a helo...........going to follow this one Tony......... Neither have I. But I have been eyeing this one. Seen a couple build and they were awesome looking. Will follow along buddy....harv 4
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 Lovely model. I will be watching. 4
TJTX Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 Jeff is trying to get me in trouble again! So far I've enjoyed the build. I was briefed by the most prolific KH builder out there on how to build a KH kit. He was spot on, treat it as a very nice short run kit. Test fit, test fit, then glue. I've had to spend some time studying the directions and references for how parts align at times, but the fit is overall ok. The detailing is absolutely beautiful. This is my first helicopter and I'm very much enjoying the change of pace. 9 1
Martinnfb Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 So exciting. I will follow as much as I can. 6
Jeff Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: So exciting. I will follow as much as I can. Yeah, me too................ 4
Jeff Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 It's always fun to get the others kids in trouble........................ 4
BlrwestSiR Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 Nice progress Tony. The one thing that's really stopping me from getting this is the rotor span. Helos can take up a fair amount of space. My Hind sort of proved that to me. It would be cool to have one next to it though. Carl 4
TJTX Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice progress Tony. The one thing that's really stopping me from getting this is the rotor span. Helos can take up a fair amount of space. My Hind sort of proved that to me. It would be cool to have one next to it though. Carl I've been eyeing the Hind for awhile. If this goes well I may grab one. I've got some space in my home office that would fit these two. 5
TJTX Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 Cockpit is progressing. I'm going to repaint the floor and detail the center pedestal and then re-weather. I wanted to show off the beautiful details of the cockpit real quick. 10 1
GusMac Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 That is nice for an OOB cockpit. I've prevaricated often about trying a helo and the Hind or Fly Wessex has often crossed my mind but size is the sticking point. However this is definitely convincing me to try dipping a toe in... 6
harv Posted December 25, 2019 Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, TJTX said: Cockpit is progressing. I'm going to repaint the floor and detail the center pedestal and then re-weather. I wanted to show off the beautiful details of the cockpit real quick. I really like the floor weathering! The rest is looking awesome as well.....harv 6
TJTX Posted December 25, 2019 Author Posted December 25, 2019 Martin, we really missed you around here. I always love the photos you interject into builds! You know this helicopter thing is completely Ernie's fault right... 6
TJTX Posted December 25, 2019 Author Posted December 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, harv said: Yeah Ernies fault !!........harv 6
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted December 25, 2019 Posted December 25, 2019 Great progress. Hi Martin. 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 25, 2019 Administrators Posted December 25, 2019 A bit of a secret here is that I’m most of the way through the little brother to this huge honker, the KH Little Bird. Just like this kit, it has its moments, but all in all, if you’re careful, it’s a truly beautiful build. Tony, make sure you make provisions using brass or steel tubes and rod to make the main rotors removable for transport. Most hello guys do that. Mark, (1to1 Scale) can probably better instruct you on that little trick. 5
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