Mi-17 Hip Special Ops insertion - Afghanistan

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:40 am

I will be using the Trumpeter 1/35 Mi-8/MI-17 Hip kit

along with the CMK 1/35 U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Crew Pilots + Door Gunner,

Live Resin LRE35164 1/35 CH47 Chinook Window M134D Minigun Mount

and a few of the figures from the following sets

I will be building a diorama of a CIA operated MI-17 helicopter landing on a mountain top inserting Navy Seals for a SPECOP.

some inspiration pictures below:

Post by **chief5437** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:43 am

Very cool idea! Good luck!

Post by **timtamtung** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:45 am

Nice minigun. I also got one for my mrap

live resin just looks soo good

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:57 am

Should be fun.. I haven't built a Helicopter since I was a kid... this think is Huge.. 20 inches long..

instructions look pretty straight forward

Post by **sith1144** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:46 am

Those trumpeter 1/35 helicopters look really cool, one day I hope to be able to build their hind. Very neat idea with the specops insertion too!

Post by **Nige201980** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:05 am

looking forward to this one mate good luck with it

Post by **Nach70** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:56 pm

That last photo, seen in a magazine, also triggered an idea for a Diorama. Don´t think I´m capable of doing anything decent right now, but sure to hell I´ll keep an eye on this build
Great idea

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:49 am

I will be following this build for sure
I have a thing for 1:35th scale flying thingies
This is a helicopter that is not (yet) in my stash but it offers some great diorama potential
Good luck with your build

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:11 am

Thanks for the comments guys. for months I planned on doing another subject. The week before the start date, I changed my mind and was going to do the Trumpeter Hind. I then saw the Hip. I did some research on the Hip in Afghanistan came across the Images above and knew I had to do this.

the instructions start with the Engines, which aren't very well detailed but there is plenty of room to scratch build most anything you would want. since I plan on having the engine bays doors shut I'll leave it alone and just paint the engines the proper color and be done with them.

Started the CMK AM Pilots(I hope they fit with no problems) they look pretty good.. I also have the Door Gunner that came with the pilots but I'm waiting until I receive the Mini gun from Live Resin so I can ensure his arms/hands will matchup with the gun.

The engines mount to their deck which in turn is the ceiling of the cabin below.

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:18 am

That Hind would have been a big build
I am planning my build of it for the end of the year or next year
A huge kit allthough i didn't like the provided pe and i got a Big Ed set for the kit
But still the Hip can be made into a great model and with the figures you are using and maybe a nice base like some of the photo's are showing you can end up with a really nice build

Post by **DC87** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:22 pm

Great dio plan, really interested to see how the Live Resin looks.

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:28 am

Playing around with some initial diorama base layouts. I will be using the thermal insulation foam board. along with air dry clay, Vallejo' Earth effects sand.

I bought the base at Hobby Lobby. it's an Christmas wall sign.. they have all their Christmas stuff out already and it's all 40% off Cost me less then $10 and will work out well.

I'll crave the edges of the foam aliitle and use Air dry clay there and sculpt the clay into the features I want. I'll also use some natrual rock found outside to add to the base

Love this thermal foam board. I'll be sculpting it using a Lighter to get some gentle terrain features

Post by **chief5437** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:37 am

This is gonna be so good, I can see it already! Epic scene on the way, good luck buddy

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 1:19 am

chief5437 wrote:This is gonna be so good, I can see it already! Epic scene on the way, good luck buddy

Thanks Chief... I'm excited about it

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:40 am

Finishing off the engines. Sprayed them with Alclad, Steel and Stainless steel. There are more accessories to be mounted on them. After that, they will be done. Not going to do allot with them because they won't be seen.

Moving down into the cockpit and cabin there isn't a lot of detail.
I picked up a roll of 18g twisted wire to use as cable runs inside the cockpit and cabin. I'll put some Junction boxes in as well. I'm Also making some basic bench seats out of flat styrene, for the side of the cabin. I also plan to add some storage inside the cabin from an Armor accessories kit. boxes and such.
instructions call for the interior to be Light gray. I'm using RLM 76 to give it a little bit of color vice gray,

put a base coat of armor sand on the pilots. I think they will require surgery to fit properly.

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:42 am

Moving down into the cockpit. Using MiG's Interior Blue green.

Mockup of the cockpit one side anyway. appears the CMK pilots will fit with no surgery.

I plan on salvaging more(thinner gauge) wire from my old computer to use in the cockpit, coming from the Instrument panels and flight controls.
added more twisted wire and "junction Boxes.

Still waiting on the Live resin Mini Gun to arrive before proceeding in the cargo/troop Cabin. Have to wait and see how it will mount with it's accessories first before I can install the Scratched built benches and stowage.
Cabin side:

Cockpit side

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:10 pm

Received the Live Resin Mini Gun today.. Looks great !!

IP and control panels in process of painting

Post by **ladip63** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:02 pm

Can't wait for the next episode!!

This is going to be one good build.

Post by **Coen** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:25 pm

So very cool dude!!
Love that resin!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:07 am

ladip63 wrote:Can't wait for the next episode!! This is going to be one good build.

Coen wrote:So very cool dude!!
Love that resin!

THanks Guys !!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:23 am

Interior cabin base painting is complete. Just have to spray some Aqua Gloss in preparation for weathering before proceeding in th interior.

Here is a mockup of the Interior.

bench seats I made from styrene are against the wall along with the door gunner and stowage.

Stowage is from www. ValueGearDetails.com great stuff this is the 1/35 set for Jeep Willys stowage .. looks very realistic Great stuff !!

Mini gun is together.. I'm not a gun expert but I could of used some simplified instructions to put his together instead of guessing what went where

going to have to jury rig the gun when ready to mount it in the door.

Post by **timtamtung** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:04 am

Ahh the resin gun looks goot! Well done on that one.
I agree, their instructions need improvement. But you can fairly guess where the bits go.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:25 am

I'm surprised that you even got instructions.
Many small resin sets like that one don't even come with them.
I've no idea why they do that, it's frustrating as hell sometimes.
Still, it looks the part.

That stowage looks wonderful too. That interior is going to look freaking excellent!!!

Post by **rodrant** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:40 pm

Nice idea on this ! Different , should be fun to watch and very nice build till now !

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:01 pm

Put a wash down in the cockpit and cabin.. Going to adding some chipping and such. started to load out the cockpit. Used Ultimate Dark Dirt wash. still have some detail painting to go

Post by **Coen** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:08 am

Looks awesome!
I hadn't realized how big that thing was... Wow!

Post by **gaz45** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:28 pm

Very nice detailled work mate

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:36 am

gaz45 wrote:Very nice detailled work mate

Coen wrote:Looks awesome!
I hadn't realized how big that thing was... Wow!

thanks guys..

Mike I was surprise how big it is too ...20" long almost 4" wide and then the rotors are 11" each

Post by **TheTroyster** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 2:33 am

This is fantastic, I love the size of this monster!

Post by **Hosbabon** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:46 pm

Your build thread is excellent , inspiring stuff !

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:56 am

Hosbabon wrote:Your build thread is excellent , inspiring stuff !

Thanks !!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:57 am

Small update. finished the Upper Instrument panel. This will go in the overhead of the cockpit actually still have to Add th PE ventilation fans as well

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:25 am

This is one mighty fine build
You did some really great work on the interior so far
Maybe if i come across this kit at the show i will be going to in a few weeks i will take it home with me
Keep up the good work

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:38 am

MarkVerploeg wrote:This is one mighty fine build
You did some really great work on the interior so far
Maybe if i come across this kit at the show i will be going to in a few weeks i will take it home with me
Keep up the good work

It s a good Kit so far everything is falling into place.. the cockpit and cabin interior are sparse but lots of room to scratch build items

Post by **Aliktren** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:02 pm

That cockpit detailing is superb bud

YouTube · Post by **Liamcraven666** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 2:35 pm

looking good!

Post by **gaz45** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:33 am

very nice detail painting there mate

Post by **Coen** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:08 pm

Oh wow!!
That's some excellent detail work.
Very nice!!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:22 am

Coen wrote:Oh wow!!
That's some excellent detail work.
Very nice!!

thanks..

progress has slowed. I started a new job this week... it's taking up my modeling time

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:23 am

gaz45 wrote:very nice detail painting there mate

Liamcraven666 wrote:looking good!

Aliktren wrote:That cockpit detailing is superb bud

thanks guys !!~

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:20 pm

Finally got a bit of time to sit down at the bench. Installed wiring from the consoles and flight controls from an old computer..deciding to paint the wires/cables or not...???

Pilots and seats are not yet permanently mounted, just mocked up for the pics

Post by **TheTroyster** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:27 pm

Those wires, and the detail work thus far is impressive.

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:32 pm

TheTroyster wrote:Those wires, and the detail work thus far is impressive.

thanks I think I'm going to paint them to blend them in I think they look too stark as they are now

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:19 am

Presently on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico itching to get home and resume building!!!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:35 am

Vacations are important too
Have a good one

Post by **Paul** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:27 am

Just caught up with this build and its great will be watching for updates, also looking to get the 1/35 hind myself too

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:43 pm

Back from vacation time to get to work. hope to have the cockpit and fuselage buttoned up by the end of the week

Base painted the MD-134 mini Gun, aircraft crew figure heads and although no picture, I base painted the interior stowage. next up is to detail all these items and assemble the pilots and door gunner.

also painted the cables in the cockpit Barley grey

YouTube · Post by **Liamcraven666** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:20 am

Great looking detail so far

Post by **Coen** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:38 am

Ditto that!!!! Looks great

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:54 pm

progress made: Cockpit and cabin interior are done. I won't install the mini gun until after the exterior painting is complete.. The fwd (Gunner) door will be shut until the painting is complete.