SPA Modeler

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To , they are out there. Somewhere! Does it need to be those particular ones?

jkim wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 11:11 am Not a helicopter builder but this kit by ICM caught my eye. Looks like it would make an impressive and intimidating presence when finished. I also hate then they attach the most fragile section of a part to the sprue.

I would enjoy seeing you build this puppy!

I find these Micromark nipper tweezers pretty helpful for small parts. Actually outside of heavy sprue they are my go-to. https://micromark.com/cdn/shop/files/82393_R-2_b70df524-af8c-4b03-b8f5-dfe1bef425e2_1220x_crop_center.jpg?v=1716933951 Thay are out ot stock. I guess I'll have to check back.

I'll check those out. I got the pieces off t he sprue with no apparent damage, but they are just so thin.

I've put the CH-54A down again. Got this one yesterday along with the Quinta interior decals. And, since I am weak and undisciplined, I have the 1/35 CH-47 coming from China. Anyway, I've done a Huey in 1/32, so this may help me along and I will likely peck away at the CH-54 as well. The box and ins...

Well, this one has me spooked. Started on the cockpit details - collective and control stick. They are so, so thin as to be imposible to clean up properly. So, back in the box for a bit. I'll chip away at it though. https://i.postimg.cc/qRY3sSw4/IMG-0814.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/tT76VphB/IMG-0815.jpg

Medicman71 wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 6:32 am Man that Bear is awesome!!

Agreed! Well done.

an amazing piece of work! Looks great.

Nice work, Mark!