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Post by JEFF on May 31, 2024 21:15:32 GMT
Here you go,Ladies and Gents.
Cool packaging
Instructions on the back of the box
Info supplements
1 bag,5 sprues and decals.
I'll not go into every step 'cause you can see them on the back of the box.All 4 of them. 
Except for decals and paint work......Done.
  
A few comments.
1. The kit is press fit,no glue required. It went together really well and the alignment was awesome. Detail is really good.
2. Getting the wings into into the sockets was a pain. A very tight joint. In the future I would leave the wings off till after painting and weathering are done.
3. You can build them flying or parked but it means changing out the landing gear every time.
4. And this is my mistake. Not paying attention,I glued the wings to the mounting studs so they can't pivot. Thus they cannot be stowed. 
Now that I've done one,I could put one together in about 15 minutes +/- depending on how much seam scraping and sanding you want to do. which is not much.
And there you go. Paint and weathering next. Having not seen the films I have asbo no idea how to proceed.
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 1, 2024 0:10:53 GMT
Very cool!!!!!! Looking forward to the paint and weathering.
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Post by Paul B on Jun 1, 2024 7:24:03 GMT
Holy moly  , that was fast . Looking forward to seeing the colour Jeff  |
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Post by bwilt on Jun 1, 2024 9:04:26 GMT
But these are the small versions like I have, not the big 1/72 versions, right? Those are the same size as a helicopter in 1/35 .... and same price 😵💫
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 1, 2024 13:27:07 GMT
Jeff, the Atreides' 'thopters are described as a "dusty black." In the film, the flight sequences and sound are very reminiscent of UH/MH-60 Blackhawks. Maybe a Scale Black/RLM-66 type color? They are also very dusty. Interesting note; Denis Villenueve, the director, is a huge "Apocalypse Now" fan. In Book One, when Vlad Harkonnen is washing his scalp, that is a nod to the scene in "Apocalypse Now" when Col. Kurtz (Marlon Brando) does the same thing, while talking to Captain Willard and giving his famous soliloquy. The 'thopter sequences when flying into Arakeen are also supposed to be a nod to Kilgore's Huey/OH-6 Ride of the Valkyrie flight sequences in "Apocalypse Now", as well.
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Post by JEFF on Jun 1, 2024 14:12:43 GMT
As always Lads. Thank you.  Burt: Yes,they are the small ones. No scale is mentioned although the consensus seems to be 1/144-ish. Ian: Very cool info about the film. Dusty black. So maybe some tammy XF-85,rubber black? with a post-shade? and go from there? The kit is molded in an almost Olive Drab color. |
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 1, 2024 14:20:40 GMT
As always Lads. Thank you. Burt: Yes,they are the small ones. No scale is mentioned although the consensus seems to be 1/144-ish. Ian: Very cool info about the film. Dusty black. So maybe some tammy XF-85,rubber black? with a post-shade? and go from there? The kit is molded in an almost Olive Drab color. That sounds like a good plan, Jeff! |
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 1, 2024 15:05:25 GMT
What's not to like? Ready for paint, decals and weathering in a split second.
Have fun with it Jeff.
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Post by SteveM on Jun 3, 2024 7:10:52 GMT
Looking forward to seeing how you paint these up Jeff.
Glazing will be interesting I bet
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Post by bwilt on Jun 5, 2024 17:45:41 GMT
Just watched this: and the 1/72 version is all snap together no glue needed as well.... though it looks like there will be gaps left when no glue is used...
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Post by Boots on Jun 6, 2024 11:42:45 GMT
That looks the schnizzles fella and a quick build as well.................dusty black gets my vote being as you dodged a bullet in not being digi-cam  |
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Post by JEFF on Jun 6, 2024 13:59:05 GMT
Thanks for your comments,Men. Bert: excellent video,Dude. It looks like a great kit,though I agree with seams. At least with these little ones, the seams just look like they are part of the fuselage. |
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Post by Robbo on Jun 11, 2024 19:49:53 GMT
Interesting looking flying thing
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Post by JEFF on Jun 12, 2024 22:01:54 GMT
Thanks,Ian. |
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