Yep, I'm a sandbagger...

[moon puppy]

Still not sharing some builds.
Regards,

:smack

 

[Sharkmouth]

Well, I offered to trade my Shilka (ZSU-234-V1) and grabbed the box. It was heavy and I realized it was two box tops. Within wasn't just a Shilka but:

1. DML 3521 ZSU-23-4V-1 complete kit, turret race opened for aftermarket interior.
2. DML 3519 ZSU-23-4M complete kit, turret race opened for aftermarket interior.
3. Kirin 28520 ZSU-23 Shilka Interior Detail Set - complete.
4. Trakz TX-0122 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" Interior complete.
5. Model Kasten SK-8 Replacement Tracks & Roadwheels with white metal sprockets.
6. LionMarc Model Designs LM 90003 Replacement Roadwheels for SA-6 Gainful & ZSU-23 Shilka.
7. LionMarc Model Designs CL3009 Clickable Track Links for SA-6 Gainful & ZSU-23 Shilka with resin replacement sprockets included.
8. MB Models Russian ZSU-23-4M Shilka PE Detail Set.
9. Airwaves AFV35-019 Shilka PE detail set
10. Eduard 35017 ZSU-23-4M Shilka PE detail set
11. Eduard 35 477 ZSU-23-4V1 Shilka PE Detail Set
12. RB Model Replacement Barrels
13. Model Point MP3547 Replacement Barrels
14. Masterclub Replacement Roadwheels for SA-6 & ZSU-23
15. Inside the Armour ZSU-23-4 Detail set

I know there is a Trumpeter kit coming... Why didn't I even start these models? I can't see anything missing other than decals or masks!

Regards,

 

[chukw]

That's a lotta Shilka! I have a beat-up cast resin ID model I found at a flea market years ago- all the barrels are long gone.

 

[jknaus]

Ooohhh now that I would have jumped at Saul. Been looking for an interior for a long time. And all the other stuff drool
James

 

[Sharkmouth]

Been looking for an interior for a long time.

Trumpeter's kit will have a partial interior.

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

Looking in the stash for things to get rid of, I went deep into a metal storage closet and pulled out a Bruno Magli shoe box. Inside were 1/72nd scale choppers. A Fujimi AH-1S, a Monogram AH-1G, an untouched ESCI UH-1D, and these Fujimi UH-1N which I obviously put a lot of work into. I had three, built one and the others were stored since Italeri (then Revell) came out with far better kits.

The cellophane tape is there to protect the raised rivets during sanding. I was reshaping the scoops which are very wrong on the kit.

I'm impressed that the tape held on for so long (at least two decades):

The scoops on this one are redone and polished.

Yes, the seat frames were redone with tubes instead of rods...

Regards,

 

[Sherman 18]

 

[moon puppy]

Nice! Let's see some more.

 

[Iron Mike]

Nice! Let's see some more.

Wow! Yeah!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Well, this is how I found them, I haven't touched them but I did print out Eduard's detail set for the Italeri UH-1N. Trying to get some hints if I find inspiration...

Regards,

 

[SA Dave]

We want MORE!!!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

 

[Rhino]

A man that lives in a grass house shouldn't stow thrones.

 

[Brokeneagle]

I find I get a lot more done if I do not stop a build to take photographs.

I totally agree........i find the samee thing which is why I built a lot of my Pzr 3 builds before posting.
Good to see you building stuff Saul.

 

[helios]

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Truths...I just started 3 more.....

 

[Duke Maddog]

This is fantastic seeing you build Saul! Wow, these are even more impressive than I expected them to be!

I'm kind of the opposite: I get more done when I stop to take pics; as it keeps me motivated to continue and also helps me when others point out things I didn't see. It also is good for me to look back and see what I did, as well as re-learn things I'd learned before.

Bring them on Saul! Love the helicopters!

Chris, double that for me!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Another from the shelf of doom...

 

[sharkman]

That will be a cool build Saul!!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Found an untitled box and lo and behold, MS406.C1 in two scales (72 Hasegawa kits with lots of am trimmings) and two 48th scale kits (AZ & Classic Airframes). ClearProp has one out but I think this is enough.

Two photos of the wings on the 48th scale kits show that I started the changes on the Classic Airframes kit to convert it to the D.3801 used in Swiss service. Luckily, I found a Czech selling his decals with the Swiss sharkmouth.

FYI, guns are different on the Swiss machines, so are the oil cooler as well as the exhausts.

One will be Finnish (kit decals for the Hasegawa in 72nd and AZ Models in 48th):

But I didn't have decals for the 72nd scale Hasegawa kit but did find one for the Classic Airframes conversion I started! It is a nice scheme for a training aircraft. Each smile is different...

This first one even has rocket rails!

 

[moon puppy]

That kid is gonna burn his feet!