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Maksim Kurmazadded a new photoalbum.
47 28 September, 15:53
Maksim Kurmaz Author@Cuajete I already wrote a little in my album description, but if you would like to know anything specific, please let me know. Also I will share some hints because this kit is not straightforward.
29 September, 18:19
CuajeteSorry, Maksim. I didn't see the album description. Thanks! From what you're saying, I can see that assembly is complicated. I have the AJ Model kit, and at least the fuselage has a surface similar to orange peel. Just looking at that gives me the creeps. I'm also not sure the reference I have includes all the parts to assemble the box version, but I think there's no alternative to assembling this 1/72 scale version:
PZL W-3 Głuszec (AJ Model 72009, 1:72)
It will be interesting to see the final result of your Sokół. You're doing a good job 👍
1 30 September, 17:49
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorPainting Czech army helicopters is an interesting task. For the green color, I've chosen Vallejo Medium Olive which is a bit lighter than required but will make the model look brighter. For the dark grey part, I've added 1/4 of Vallejo Intermediate Blue to the Medium Gunship Grey. Masking is done with UHU Patafix plasticine and Kabuki paper from DSPIAE (which is not perfect because it leaves residue on matt surfaces).
2 5 October, 18:40
Cuajete@Łukasz, I hope to see that beginning 😄
@Maksim, the painting job looks good so far 👍
1 6 October, 19:59
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorAfter masks removed, I found three places that need repair. But in general, when compared to the photos, the colors seem alright - a bit brighter but with the proper tone, exactly as I expected.
Painting is almost done, decals will be no problem at all, but the final assembly will take multiple sessions.
1 7 October, 18:58
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorI've corrected oversprays and added darker zones behind engine exhausts.
1 9 October, 19:30
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorNow the decals, the panel lines, and the matt varnish are on, and I'm slowly progressing with millions of small parts. As you can see from the photos, I still experience some kind of "orange peel" effect probably because of the intermediate layer of acrylic gloss varnish. It is not so pronounced under the matt varnish but can be spotted.
2 13 October, 19:04
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorFour days of fixing PE parts, and the model is complete. I've got a bit tired of it already. Cutting, bending, fixing PE is somewhat challenging and exciting but up to a certain limit.
Of course, there are a lot of small defects here and there. And the underside of the model didn't get enough attention (the manufacturer forgot about the decals for it). But in general, I like how it looks near other helicopters of its class. It is bigger and heavier than other 10-seat helicopters and reminds first versions of Puma - I'm still waiting for someone to release a fresh 1:72 model of it.
1 19 October, 18:02
Łukasz GlińskiFabulous Sokół, makes me wanna build mine 👍
New classic Puma would be great indeed, hope Airfix or Heller can read this 😉
2 19 October, 19:34
Maksim Kurmaz AuthorThank you guys, your feedback is really propelling me forward with the hobby!
3 20 October, 10:24
