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Looking good. Still cant look at the model without seeing and hearing the film / series

Just asked the same question on FB, what was the casevac set up on the Bell? Was it benches on the skids?

It just keeps getting better

Just saw the update on Facebook! Nice work. Now you just need to build all the figures and vehicles racing to the landing pad to collect the wounded. That should take another few hours to finish...

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:24 am Looking good. Still cant look at the model without seeing and hearing the film / series

Just asked the same question on FB, what was the casevac set up on the Bell? Was it benches on the skids?

Yes

DBMiller wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:48 pm Just saw the update on Facebook! Nice work. Now you just need to build all the figures and vehicles racing to the landing pad to collect the wounded. That should take another few hours to finish...

I looked for them on eBay and was winning a bid for The Swamp...but got outbid
Other collections I saw were stupid $

Looking very good! The aging and the decals are awesome

Looking excellent! You could go for the "subtle" approach and have "Hot Lips" debussing as per the film version...

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:56 am Looking excellent! You could go for the "subtle" approach and have "Hot Lips" debussing as per the film version...

I watched the shower scene the other day where she flips out and goes bonkers

So today I got the bubble coated in Future and she got pretty darn clear. Now I have to dirty it.







Also working on the stretchers.
I got the Stars and Bars things on the sides as well.







Happy New Year Everyone

I've seen several people use that future stuff.
Really does clean up clear parts well.

Looking good bud!

KalebB wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:59 am I've seen several people use that future stuff.
Really does clean up clear parts well.

Looking good bud!

Cheers pal

Canopy came out a treat and looking good

So some “I am pretty much finished but just a few little things I may not ever do” pictures
Also before I destroy that gorgeous clear canopy bubble

‘Here they come...wait for it’









So last plans are a base, weather canopy and stretchers and some blankets for them

Well done sir!

You Sir, are a God Sir

Gonna have to ask - what is this Future stuff"?? Yet another development I am not familiary with.

The build is looking excellent though - really, really impressed at how it has turned out. Will you be making the head shields for the stretchers that protect the casusalties heads in flight??

Ok so New Year’s Day trying to translate UK English etc whilst on the hangout.
Those boys are a funny dirty lot!

Making the blankets for the stretchers and yes I have done the head covers as well
Tissue and white glue


Then choosing the base plywood shape and size

Or


And I chose, blacked the edge, Rubber on the bottom, grass on the top and some wall filler covering the landing circle
Ultimate Primers used fir the initial dirt layer

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:50 pm Gonna have to ask - what is this Future stuff"?? Yet another development I am not familiary with.

The build is looking excellent though - really, really impressed at how it has turned out. Will you be making the head shields for the stretchers that protect the casusalties heads in flight??

Future is a floor wax. Been around since like the 60s. It works great as clear gloss seal. It also does quite the trick on canopies. You can get it at Walmart. Its not called Future anymore though. This is the stuff you want:



Make sure to check the SKU on back. It has to be 465000018 or it wont be the right stuff. This is the only formula of it that works for modelling.

smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:34 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:50 pm Gonna have to ask - what is this Future stuff"?? Yet another development I am not familiary with.

The build is looking excellent though - really, really impressed at how it has turned out. Will you be making the head shields for the stretchers that protect the casusalties heads in flight??

Future is a floor wax. Been around since like the 60s. It works great as clear gloss seal. It also does quite the trick on canopies. You can get it at Walmart. Its not called Future anymore though. This is the stuff you want:



Make sure to check the SKU on back. It has to be 465000018 or it wont be the right stuff. This is the only formula of it that works for modelling.

Many thanks Don't think we have Walmart in the UK - but we do have CostCo so I will have a nose in there on the next bacon run. I assume it goes on after painting the details in ??

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:49 am

smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:34 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:50 pm Gonna have to ask - what is this Future stuff"?? Yet another development I am not familiary with.

The build is looking excellent though - really, really impressed at how it has turned out. Will you be making the head shields for the stretchers that protect the casusalties heads in flight??

Future is a floor wax. Been around since like the 60s. It works great as clear gloss seal. It also does quite the trick on canopies. You can get it at Walmart. Its not called Future anymore though. This is the stuff you want:



Make sure to check the SKU on back. It has to be 465000018 or it wont be the right stuff. This is the only formula of it that works for modelling.

Many thanks Don't think we have Walmart in the UK - but we do have CostCo so I will have a nose in there on the next bacon run. I assume it goes on after painting the details in ??

The correct stuff has a milky yellowish look - in fact it looks like Alclad Aqua Gloss. And you can put it through your airbrush too - just don't tell anyone about it.

He took the "handle" off of the bubble. He is deadly serious now!

All looking good Scott and the base will look great with her

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:59 am

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:49 am

smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:34 pm

Future is a floor wax. Been around since like the 60s. It works great as clear gloss seal. It also does quite the trick on canopies. You can get it at Walmart. Its not called Future anymore though. This is the stuff you want:



Make sure to check the SKU on back. It has to be 465000018 or it wont be the right stuff. This is the only formula of it that works for modelling.

Many thanks Don't think we have Walmart in the UK - but we do have CostCo so I will have a nose in there on the next bacon run. I assume it goes on after painting the details in ??

The correct stuff has a milky yellowish look - in fact it looks like Alclad Aqua Gloss. And you can put it through your airbrush too - just don't tell anyone about it.

North American Vs UK Future/Pledge whatever the heck it is called are all different. My bottle looks different than those posted.
They change formulations and packaging like we change underwear...some of us.
I think this is a big reason of such dissent for it.
There are some decent model specific clears and I have a few, but I do like the ease, simplicity and price of it.
Then again, I like Nickleback too

bfrd wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:26 pm He took the "handle" off of the bubble. He is deadly serious now!

Handle worked well for holding during dry fits and pics.
Also very good for dipping in clear and as a holding stalk for drying.
Canopy is now white glued into place

Hawkmoon wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:38 pm All looking good Scott and the base will look great with her

hawk

Curious question, when it comes to future, do you spray it or brush it on? And if you spray it, do you need to thin the stuff. I wanna do a Hind chopper at some point in my building future and want to use it on the canopy glass when I do.

KalebB wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:18 pm Curious question, when it comes to future, do you spray it or brush it on? And if you spray it, do you need to thin the stuff. I wanna do a Hind chopper at some point in my building future and want to use it on the canopy glass when I do.

You can either spray or brush
For canopies it is far better to dip it or run it all over the canopy, letting excess flow off and touch edges with a paper towel
This will give a smoother finish than aerosolizing it into rough little bits with an a/b
It does not need to be thinned if sprayed. 90% I brush it or dip.
I have the AK Gauzy clear as well. It is a nice big tub but it forms bubbles like a bugger and it is thicker than my Future.

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:01 pm

KalebB wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:18 pm Curious question, when it comes to future, do you spray it or brush it on? And if you spray it, do you need to thin the stuff. I wanna do a Hind chopper at some point in my building future and want to use it on the canopy glass when I do.

You can either spray or brush
For canopies it is far better to dip it or run it all over the canopy, letting excess flow off and touch edges with a paper towel
This will give a smoother finish than aerosolizing it into rough little bits with an a/b
It does not need to be thinned if sprayed. 90% I brush it or dip.
I have the AK Gauzy clear as well. It is a nice big tub but it forms bubbles like a bugger and it is thicker than my Future.

The stuff I used to use was the consistency of water. Milky off white in colour and OK to spray through the airbrush for gloss coating without any adjustment. For canopies, what Scott says is best, dip - don't spray.

I used Future when I restarted the hobby, purely on the grounds of cost. I use aqua gloss now, which is better, but it costs more. Mind you it seems to go a bloody long way too.

Alright gotcha. Thank you!

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:19 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:01 pm

KalebB wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:18 pm Curious question, when it comes to future, do you spray it or brush it on? And if you spray it, do you need to thin the stuff. I wanna do a Hind chopper at some point in my building future and want to use it on the canopy glass when I do.

You can either spray or brush
For canopies it is far better to dip it or run it all over the canopy, letting excess flow off and touch edges with a paper towel
This will give a smoother finish than aerosolizing it into rough little bits with an a/b
It does not need to be thinned if sprayed. 90% I brush it or dip.
I have the AK Gauzy clear as well. It is a nice big tub but it forms bubbles like a bugger and it is thicker than my Future.

The stuff I used to use was the consistency of water. Milky off white in colour and OK to spray through the airbrush for gloss coating without any adjustment. For canopies, what Scott says is best, dip - don't spray.

I used Future when I restarted the hobby, purely on the grounds of cost. I use aqua gloss now, which is better, but it costs more. Mind you it seems to go a bloody long way too.

The modelling man who shall not be named here...starts with an F and ends in a lory....did a video on Future in the UK
You might want to seek that out.
Yours is milky, mine is clear. They dry the same

So we are in the home stretch

I love making a base for a model as it really finishes it off. I especially like using stuff I have on hand at home and purchasing as little as possible. Certainly some prefab grass bits are nice and the roll of grass mat very helpful.
All the wood and the wall putty was squirreled away by me during the house build

If only there was some kind of sign to tell me when I am done...





Here is the backwards preview, the rest are in the reveal

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I love that you did the sign!

smokeriderdon wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:10 pm I love that you did the sign!

Yes, it needed to be done
But I could NOT put two Seoul signs on it, that was just redundant and stupid
Plus I didn’t have the length on the pole

I give it a 11..... Yea I know the scale only goes to 10 but think of Spinal Tap and I turned it up to 11

AWESOME job Scott. The copper looks sweet, the work on the plywood. I like the black. Thanks for the tip on Future!! I do remember using Future on the floors in the barracks and paste wax. I have not used this stuff since the 70's...
Love the sign. I do remember that from the show. LOL on the twin Seoul