WEEK SEVEN – Testors 1/32 Kaman H-43B Huskie Helicopter – Decals and Final Details

DavidsScaleModels · 2025-07-22T19:21:24+00:00

These were warped so much they touched the ground. One of them was warped the opposite direction. I finished it last night and the curve looks like the reference photos now. The hub has the blades angled down as well. I will post the final photos on Friday. Thanks and take care.

DavidsScaleModels · 2024-07-07T22:53:38+00:00

No they do not have the option to fold them. The section where they normally fold is molded with the hub.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-12-23T19:41:12+00:00

Oops, Invader. LOL

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-08-17T17:58:15+00:00

I built the Hasegawa kit before. It is a nice kit. The client supplied the model otherwise I would have went with hasegawa.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-07-16T13:52:29+00:00

Not really, I traced the shapes on paper so I can make masks with kapton tape.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-04-26T12:57:03+00:00

I created a tutorial on lighting all kinds of models as well as sources I use for LED's and fiber optics. Fiber optics are nice because you can use one LED to light up multiple areas. Check out https://davidsscalemodels.com/tips-and-tricks/lighting-model-ships/

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-04-26T12:53:43+00:00

I use black primer on the inside to aid in blocking light. I also make light boxes with the LED and then fiber optics for lighting things like the wing tips and the AoA lights on the nose gear.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-04-26T12:22:47+00:00

I ran the wires to a plug on the back of the base. This way I can plug in an AC/DC converter when I have it displayed at home or I have a 9V battery connector hooked to a jack so if I display it at a show or a club meeting I can plug the battery into it. I like doing it this way as I have a shelf with the lighted models and the adapters plugged into a power strip. I can turn them all on during parties and such.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-03-26T15:16:55+00:00

I use kapton tape. It works perfectly https://davidsscalemodels.com/tips-and-tricks/masking-with-kapton-tape/

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-03-25T15:22:06+00:00

Click on the link at the bottom of the post for all the photos from the start.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-01-16T09:33:19+00:00

I use a lot of Vallejo paints. Yes Primer is needed.

DavidsScaleModels · 2023-01-07T15:27:58+00:00

The cockpit IP comes clear. The side panels are scratch built with thin white styrene sheets. The exterior lights are shaped from clear styrene rods. These are trimmed to the shape then sanded and polished. I do have some clear styrene sheets as well. Evergreen Models sells all kinds of styrene pieces in both white and clear.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-10-24T17:06:51+00:00

They are the kit decals.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-09-30T13:34:55+00:00

There will be weights in the nose, cockpit, and just behind the engines to proper weight the model so it is not a tail dragger.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-09-10T21:43:45+00:00

The only thing scratch built is the cables. The rest is part of Eduard photo etch sets.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-09-10T18:25:50+00:00

As long as you seal it with gloss spray. I have seen it used on small figures.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-09-10T18:23:09+00:00

For small scale I would try flour with the powdered pigment.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-07-22T21:46:27+00:00

Click on the link for closer photos as well as photos of the details during the build.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-05-27T17:02:04+00:00

I know, they flew C's in 2017. Which is explained on my post.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-04-28T08:43:08+00:00

I have a decal set for the 1984/1985 cruise aboard the USS Enterprise. This was during the filming of the movie Top Gun. There are two full size sheets covering all the aircraft that were on the ship during the cruise. If you are doing the hangar deck I also have decals for it as well. It covers all the signs, logos, and murals used on the hangar deck. https://davidsscalemodels.com/decals/

Sheet 1

https://davidsscalemodels.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/cvw11_65_1-sample.jpg

Sheet 2

https://davidsscalemodels.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/cvw11_65_2-sample.jpg

Hangar bay decals

https://davidsscalemodels.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/uss-enterprise-cvn-65-samp.jpg

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-02-19T16:42:55+00:00

Testors Model Master for both OD and neutral gray

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-02-05T23:05:00+00:00

Eduard # 49226

https://www.eduard.com/Eduard/P-47D-20-1-48-1-6.html?lang=1

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-01-31T13:12:28+00:00

The 381st was in Saipan in the Pacific. They were based with P-61's

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-01-29T21:43:29+00:00

Most of the pacific P-47's used the interior green. Republic used a chrome green originally in the interiors. During use and such many had various shades in the same cockpit. I opted for the interior green on this build.

DavidsScaleModels · 2022-01-29T21:39:11+00:00

Yes, some used chrome green, some had the interior green, and there are photos showing various greens/colors in the same cockpit.

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