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Welcome to what is easily our biggest ever issue

with nine full build subjects, which include five

all-new 1/48 scale toolings from Airfix.

What with this year's 75th Anniversary of the

Battle of Britain, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to

showcase these exclusive test-shots in one package, and I

hope you enjoy the excellent modelling by Steve Budd...and

fascinating history text by Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm has also

provided us with revealing photographs of BoB Spitfires and

Hurricanes, and Ill wager that upon seeing these, one will

certainly be in the mood to build the mounts flown by The Few.

Having had the privilege of inspecting the Airfix test-shots

before they were sent out to be built, I can say they exhibit

a splendid standard of detail for the retail price, and I cant

wait for the Hurricane in particular to hit the shelves...Ill be

purchasing several (yes, I actually buy kits like the rest of you!).

Theres something about the Hurricane that really grabs my

attention. While Ive always loved the Spitfire for its graceful

shape and that famous elliptical wing, to me the Hurri looks

every inch the early-war workhorse. Its also wonderful to

finally have inexpensive British airfield vehicles to accompany

1/48 aircraft, and Airfixs new figure set completes the package

so we now have everything needed to complete a quality BoB

diorama. As well as tackling the builds, Steve Budd also offers

sage advice on how to create a convincing revetment scene

with the Hurricane as its centrepiece. Im sure well all be

counting down the days until the actual release of Airfixs new

kits, so we can replicate these evocative subjects for ourselves.

And in this anniversary year, lets also spare a thought for The

Few and the sacrifices made by many of those brave pilots.

Enjoy the issue.

Chris Clifford, Editor

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WELCOME

EditorialEditor: Chris CliffordAssistant Editor: Stu FoneEditor's Secretary: Vanessa Smith

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FEATURES 14 Intermediate Build Gallic Double-DeckerMike Grant does a stunning job of finishing

F-RSINs 1/144 Brguet Br.763 airliner.

22 Intermediate Build Turquoise TurboIan Hartup appraises Tamiyas second incarnation of its 1/24 Porsche 934

RSR moulding.

30 Advanced Build Golden Hour Blackhawk

Werners Wings resin and decals are employed by Garry Tobiss, to convert

Academys 1/35 Blackhawk gunship into a medevac machine.

39 Battle of Britain SpecialSteve Budd builds all five of Airfixs newly tooled 1/48 BoB kits, while Malcolm

Lowe offers an historical overview of The Few.

79 Competition Great prizes from The Airbrush Company

Enter our free prize draw for a chance to win either an Iwata compressor,

Lifecolor paint sets or an Iwata airbrush cleaning kit.

80 Advanced Build Unsung GiantKeith Peckover shows how to improve the structural faults in Anigrands 1/72

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WINGNUT WINGS has produced what must be the most impressive (and wallet-busting) 1/32 double release ever. The firm has mated its recent and imposing Felixstowe

F.2A flying boat with its much-loved Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 floatplane in a Duellists boxing; the latter kit has not been available on its own from Wingnut

for some time and has fetched high prices on auction sites. The colour schemes are for two aircraft that actually met in combat on July 31, 1918. Basically, a Felixstowe from Great Yarmouth Air Station was on patrol when it encountered five H-B W.29 floatplanes. The Germans outgunned the larger British aircraft completely and forced it down onto the sea, whereby they completed the attack and set the flying boat on fire. The first pass in the air by one of the W.29s killed one Felixstowe crew member, while another died when the aircrafts petrol tanks exploded after it had already landed. Both kits offer a serious amount of parts and the usual breathtaking Wingnut detail, and the colour schemes are: Felixstowe F.2A N4305,

EA Mossop, G Hodson, GL Greenwood, RRN Cooper, WHD Dingley, Great Yarmouth AS

Hansa-Brandenburg W.29, 2512, Friedrich Christiansen (13 victories) and Bernhard Wladicka, 1C Staffel

The dual package costs US $349, and can be ordered from Wingnut Wings directly. For further details visit: www.wingnutwings.com

NEWS BULLETINLATEST UPDATES

DRAGON HAS just released an all-new tooling of the British Saladin armoured car in 1/35 scale.With six runners packed

full of well-detailed parts, a horizontally split hull and one-piece turret, these components are accompanied by high-quality DS Styrene wheel/tyre units and a photo-etched brass mesh section. The kit should please fans of post-war armour no end, and will retail at 49.99

BRITISH ARMY CLASSICUP-TO-DATE DELTA

KINETIC HAS answered many a prayer by releasing a newly tooled 1/48 Mirage IIIE. It allows replication not just of the standard Echo, but also the Australian O, French recce R/RD and Spanish EE. The box art does state that the EA can be built, but no Argentine markings are actually provided...another boxing?The styrene is superb and features fine engraving, different instrument panels are supplied, as is full intake trunking, an engine face and clear parts for the recce camera windows. Two correct camera layouts are provided for the R/RD, and for the Aussie jet the O(A)s semi-bulged Doppler panel is offered. Stores-wise there are 500lit supersonic wing tanks, and the 1,300lit variety; the speedier of the two also come in rocket-fronted form and those

with bomb attachment points. Sidewinders are present, along with Matra Magic, Mk.82 Snakeye and AS.30, but neither SLR 1 or RPE 62

recce pods feature for the French snoopers, or a Matra 530 or Martel for the IIIE. Ultimately, though, this kit is worlds apart from Esci's old mould. Strangely, our sample failed to provide the correct four-view drawing for the IIIRD, but the schemes are: IIIE, 514/4-BB, EC 1/4 La

Fayette, Arme de lair, Luxeuil, 1967

IIIR, 307/33-TC, ER 3/33 Moselle, Arme de lair, Strasbourg-Entzheim, 1963

IIIRD, 363/33-TL, ER 3/33 IIIEE, C11-6, Ejrcito del Aire,

ALA 11, Manises AB, 1986 IIIO, A3-7, 2 OCU, RAAF,

Williamtown, 1987For further details visit: www.luckymodel.comAS.30, but neither SLR 1 or RPE 62 www.luckymodel.com

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TAMIYA HAS released a completely fresh 1/35 tooling of the Jagdpanzer IV/70 Lang...and its a smasher!The product (35340) bears no relation to the firms older kit of this famous tank destroyer, and all the parts are brand new. More than 250 beautifully detailed components include a great rendition of the Saukopf mantlet with cast texture, and a one-piece main gun barrel

with hollow muzzle; due to clever engineering the gun has working elevation and traverse, and the gunners sight also moves in concert with the gun! All steel and rubber-rimmed road wheels are supplied, and the crew hatches are workable. The only contentious factor is the inclusion of one-piece polyethylene tracks; most modellers would have preferred link-and-length

versions. However, Kaizen has just released a splendid set of workable individual track links for this vehicle (see below). Excellent colour instructions offer four-view illustrations for three vehicles: Black 322, 655th Heavy

Anti-Tank Battalion, Western Front, December 1944

Red 313, unknown unit, Western Front, December 1944

White 103, unknown unit, Eastern front, early 1945

For further details visit: www.hobbyco.net

ALL-NEW TANKHUNTER

TOP TRACKS

THE KAIZEN brand of workable tank tracks has come to our attention via a friend of the Editor, so we thought it worth reporting here on the firms products.Made by J-Pak Workshop in Hong Kong, these 1/35 styrene links display an

amazing amount of detail, and are easy to build in comparison to others on the market. Shown here are assembled runs for an early Tiger I, but a late set is also available. The latest items, though, just released, are a set of links for the Jagdpanzer IV/70 Lang (timed perfectly to match Tamiyas new kit, (see above), and links with which to produce Ostketten winter tracks for the Panzer III/IV. Kaizens are the best tracks weve seen to date, and due

in the near future are T51 and T48 links for US tanks. The company has yet to build a website, but to find out more and discover other products in the range, e-mail Patrick at: [email protected]

a one-piece main gun barrel preferred link-and-length

TOP TRACKS

THE KAIZEN brand of workable tank tracks has come to our attention via a friend of the Editor, so we thought it worth reporting here on the firms products.

amazing amount of detail, and are easy to build in comparison to others on the market. Shown here are assembled runs for an early Tiger I, but a late set is also available. The latest items, though, just released, are a set of links for the Jagdpanzer IV/70 Lang (timed perfectly to match Tamiyas new kit, (see above), and links with which to produce Ostketten winter tracks for the Panzer III/IV.

MILITARY BIZ-JETTHE MODEL kit industry is like waiting for a bus...nothing for ages, then several come at once, and the Learjet is no exception. Mach 2 has released a new 1/72 mould of the military version of the classic biz-jet, with a US Air Force C-21 (GP057) and Swiss Air Force aircraft (GP058) currently available. A Finnish Air Force variant is also planned and, given the parts breakdown, further types, including a Japanese Maritime Forces

U-36A, Brazilian Air Force Learjet 35A and an electronic warfare training aircraft may be in the offering. The single white styrene runner will provide a multitude of spares, irrespective of which version is built, and although the mould is rough in places, there is plenty of external detail captured with fine engraved panel lines. Care will be needed when cutting the decals, which are printed on a single sheet and provide options for two all-

white USAF airframes: 310, 40074, Military Airlift

Command 40123, 119th Composite Wing

Happy Hooligans For further details visit: www.mach2.fr

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FOLLOWING A recent spate of bad news regarding after-market companies, there are good tidings at last in the shape of Alley Cat and Rotor Craft accessories.Following a successful transfer of ownership from Alistair McLean to Alec Smith, the Alley Cat range will be marketed under the Alley Cat Models label, while Rotor Craft will move to Freightdog Models. Initially, a small range of Alley Cat accessories will be re-issued in early 2015, including the 1/72 Lincoln-style

rudder (AC72004C), 1/48 Ventura II canopy (AC48048C), Canberra T.17 conversion (AC48015C), Spitfire

Prototype (ACRK4819) and 1/24 Typhoon Canopy

(AC24007C). Subsequent re-releases in the first quarter of 2015 will include 1/32 Bf 109 upgrades and conversion

sets, 1/72 Fw 190 tropical air intake filters, and a 1/72 H4

Hercules Spruce Goose propeller correction and upgrade for Amodels kit. For further details visit: AlleyCatModels.co.uk

ALLEY CATS NEW HOME

LEGS APLENTYScale Aircraft Conversions has released another raft of new white metal undercarriage leg sets. They are: 72097 F-16 (Tamiya)72098 Su-35S Flanker (Hasegawa)72099 Mi-26 Halo (Zvezda/Revell)72100 F-14 Tomcat (Hasegawa)72101 MiG-15 (Eduard)48274 F-15 (Great Wall)48275 F-35C Lightning (Kitty Hawk)48276 A-37 Dragonfly (Trumpeter)48277 Aero L-29 Delfin (AMK)48278 Folland Gnat T.1 (Airfix)32090 Dornier Do 335 (HK Models)32091 Bristol Beaufighter (Revell)32092 Arado Ar 234B (Fly)www.scaleaircraftconversions.com

INCREDIBLY IT is more than 60 years since the EE/BAC Lightning first leapt into the sky, and Ian Black has provided a fitting epitaph for the types diamond anniversary last year.A contributor to AMW, and famed as the last pilot ever to be trained on the Frightening, Ian has published a very fine hardback book on the type, with more than 170 evocative images of this iconic aircraft. Lightning 1954-2014 pays homage to a simple, yet effective design and traces its service from the early days of metallic finishes through to the few remaining privately owned airframes in South Africa. This volume will be of interest to anyone with an appreciation of the aircraft, or aviation photography in general, as well as any modellers seeking inspiration to build yet one more Lightning! For more details visit: www.firestreakbooks.com

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FRIGHTENINGS DIAMOND

HASEGAWA WILL soon release a 1/48 scale celebration of World War Two's top flyers.Entitled The Seven Aces of WWII (HSP324), this bumper offering will contain the relevant aircraft for the following: Erich Hartmann (Germany, Bf 109G-6/G-14), Tetsuzo Iwamoto (Japan, A6M2b Zero 21), Johnnie Johnson (UK, Spitfire Mk.IX), Eino Ilmari

Juutilainen (Finland, Bf 109G-2), Ivan Kozhedub, (Soviet Union, Lavochkin La-7), Richard Bong (USA, P-38 Lightning) and Franco Lucchini (Italy, Macchi C.202 Folgore). All are Hasegawas own mouldings save for the Lavochkin, which is Eduard's. What makes this package really collectable though, is that a 35mm resin figure of each pilot is included,

along with a bonus figure of the Soviet Unions female ace Lydia Vladimirovna Litvyak...and a wall poster that features head-and-shoulders artwork of the first seven and their aircraft. The release is slated to cost 249.99, but this does represent a lot of modelling fun and a high collectability factor. For further details visit: www.amerang.com

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MIRAGE MARKINGSDue very soon to complement Kinetics new 1/48 Mirage III is this superb set of markings from Xtradecal. The eight options provide for E/R/O/EZ/O(F)/RS/ airframes operated by France, Australia, Switzerland, South Africa and Pakistan, and theres real variety among the schemes, from bare metal to numerous examples of camouflage. The standout inclusion is the ex-Aussie Mirage IIIO flown by the Pakistan AF, as it has a low-vis grey fuselage, but with green and sand wings due to the retrofitting of zero-limited South African mainplanes to the Pakistani jets. There are also three very pretty Australian aircraft...two in smart low-vis grey and another older example in bare metal and with green 77 Squadron tail artwork. Look out for a detailed review in AMW once the decals are printed.

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MIRAGE MARKINGS

IN A late Christmas present for ship (and aircraft) modellers, it has been announced that White Ensign Models

kits, accessories and paints will continue

to be produced, albeit under new ownership. After the shock announcement that the long-time proprietor Dave Carter would cease to operate the company (See AMW News, Feb issue), Toms Modelworks in the US has acquired the rights and stock for the WEM name, kits, resin and photo-etched (PE) metal accessory sets, and will market them

via the existing website. Initial plans will be for the PE sets to be available in the first quarter of 2015, with the resin accessories and sets to follow. For further details visit www.whiteensignmodels.com. Additionally, a newly formed company, Sovereign Hobbies Ltd in Scotland, has similarly acquired the rights to produce the excellent Colourcoats range of enamel paints. The intent is to return the brand to market by Spring 2015, via a combination of website and

domestic/international stockists, with a view to potentially

expanding the range where there is demand. For further details visit the firms Facebook page.

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ONLINE GAMERS will be very familiar with World of Tanks (WoT), but modellers may be relatively unaware of this multi-player phenomenon.The scenario features combat between a variety of tanks, self-propelled artillery and other heavy armoured vehicles. In a major tie-in, Italeri has announced a range of kits and paints under a WoT Roll out logo; the first releases comprise the Ferdinand (36501), Pz. Kpfw. VI Tiger (36502), M4 Sherman (36503), M24 Chaffee (36504), Diorama set (36505) and

an acrylic paints set (446AP). In addition to a standard Italeri kit, the armoured vehicles contain WoT-specific decal sheets and painting suggestions, a tank capabilities guide and bonus codes for the game. The diorama set includes the Brick Wall (0405), Church Window (0408), Church Door and wall section (0409) and Road Signs (6527) sets, and by itself is great value for money, regardless of whether or not one is a fan of the game. For further details, visit: www.hobbyco.net; for the game: www.worldoftanks.com

GAMING MEETS MODELLING


AMERANG NOW has import rights to MisterCraft kits, from Poland, and the 1/72 scale range represents a large number of products at pocket money prices.The origins of the kits are mixed and include older subjects from the likes of KP, as well as MisterCrafts own plastic from years gone by. While the quality is far from that seen on modern offerings (theres a variance between raised and engraved lines), these items are good for kids due to the low retail price, but will also appeal to that cross-section of modellers who enjoy rejuvenating old styrene. With almost 100 items in the range, and priced from just 2.99 to 6.99, there will be something for everyone. The other plus-point is that each kit comes with fairly decent decals and good instructions. The three 1/72 examples sent to AMW include the MiG-17PF Radar Fresco, Fw 190A9/R8 Sturmbock and Yak-1 Normandie, but others are the Gloster Javelin, and Sukhoi Fitter family. For further details visit: www.amerang.co.uk

BUDGET BRAND ENTERS

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ANNOUNCED LITERALLY days after AMWs Scale Modelling F-4 Phantom bookazine went to press, Whirlybird has released a series of US Navy/US Marine Corps F-4s in 1/144 scale, starting with the F-4J (WPX44005). Cast in grey resin, with finely recessed panel lines, this is a fantastic kit which fills a glaring gap in the 1/144 market, and includes full interior detail courtesy of photo-etched metal parts...even miniscule ejection seat handles are provided. In addition, the modeller is presented with a

full stores load of three fuel tanks, four AIM-7 Sparrows and a choice of AIM-9 Sidewinder rails or travel pods for the inner wing pylons. The high-quality decal sheets feature two colourful airframes from the US Navys VF-114 Aardvarks, including stencil detail for US Navy and US Marine Corps. Additional F-4J releases will include VF-31 (WPX44006), RAF 74 Squadron (WPX44007) and US Marine Corps VMFA-333, the famous Triple Trey (WPX44008). For further details visit: www.whirlybirdmodels.com

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IMPORTANT: It is worth noting that ALL events are subject to change or cancellation. This information has been collated from a variety of sources and was believed to be correct at the time of going to press. To advertise your event here, email: [email protected]

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SHOW SCENE At-a-glance model and airshow calendarHosts: Shropshire Scale Model

Show

Address: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP

Times: 10am-4pm

Prices: Free

Tel: N/A

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.shropmodels.org.uk

Shropshire Scale Model Show

FEB21

FLEET AIR ARM FEBRUARY MODEL SHOW

Hosts: Fleet Air Arm Museum

Address: Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT

Times: 10am-5.30pm

Prices: Adults 14, concessions 12, accompanied under- 15s 10

Tel: 01935 840565

Email: N/A

Web: www.fleetairarm.com

MAR1

PETERBOROUGH SCALE MODEL SHOW

Hosts: Peterborough Scale Model Club

Address: The Voyager Academy, Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, PE4 6HX

Times: 10am-4pm

Prices: Adults 2, under-15s free

Tel: N/A

Email: peterboroughscalemodel [email protected]

Web: www.peterboroughscale modelclub.co.uk

MAR8

SHUTTLEWORTH SCALE MODEL EXHIBITION

Hosts: Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society

Address: Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP

Times: 10am-4pm

Prices: Adult 10, under-16s free

Tel: N/A


Web: www.shuttleworth.org

MAR14

ATLANTA MODEL CON 2015

Hosts: IPMS Atlanta

Address: Lockheed Martin Local Lodge 709, 1032 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

Times: 9am-5pm

Prices: General admission US$5, children under-12s free

Tel: 001-(678)-308-7308


Web: www.ipms-atlanta.org

MAR21-22

SOUTHERNEXPO 2015

Hosts: Peter Bagshaw, Robin Bellamy

Address: Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Horn-church Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1JU

Times: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Prices: Adults 3, senior citizens 2, children 1

Tel: 01708 726102


Web: www.southernexpo.co.uk

MAR29

EAST MIDLANDS MODEL SHOW

Hosts: East Midlands Model Club

Address: The Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0JR

Times: 10am-4.30pm

Prices: Adults 4, concessions 2, family ticket 9

Tel: N/A

Email: N/A

Web: www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk

APR18

POOLE VIKINGS/IPMS DORSET MODEL SHOW

Hosts: Poole Vikings Model Club

Address: Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP

Times: 10am-4pm

Prices: Adults 3, children and senior citizens 1.50, family 7

Tel: 01202 743494


Web: www.winkton.net/poolevikings.htm

APR25-26

9TH CAMOUFLAGE AIR CLUB EXHIBITION

Hosts: Camouflage Air Club

Address: Gymnase Michel Hidalgo, boulevard Gnral De Gaulle, 13730 Saint Victoret, France

Times: 10am-6pm

Prices: Free

Tel: N/A


Web: www.cac-marseille.blogspot.fr

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F rench firm F-RSIN, as its name suggests, has been producing resin airliners for several years, but has now expanded its range to short-run injection-moulded plastic kits. It has an impressive

range of unique subjects in its catalogue, which include 1/144 kits of the de Havilland Comet 1 and Dassault Falcon. The Brguet 'Deux-Ponts' featured here is available in five boxings, which exemplify all of the aircrafts variants.

National carrier The subject kit offered markings for the early Air France scheme, and came in a large end-opening box and was moulded in light grey; all of the parts were supplied on one runner. Panel lines were recessed, pleasing

detail was evident on the engine fronts and undercarriage bays and the two decal sheets looked well printed. But there were no clear parts, as all of the windows and windscreen were supplied in decal form. More detailed assembly instructions would

Double-DeckerGallicMike Grant explores a characterful French airliner with F-RSINs Brguet Br.763

One basic diagram comprised the entire assembly instructions, including the different sub-type options. Exact location and orientation of the parts was a matter of guesswork in many cases.

With no locating pins on the fuselage halves, tabs of styrene were attached to aid alignment, and provide additional strength where the plastic was quite thin along the top edges.

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have been appreciated, though. Just one exploded diagram was supplied, which showed the basic configuration, but the parts location and orientation was vague. Internet reference photos of the real aircraft proved invaluable in addressing these shortcomings. The box top described the kit as being for the enthusiastic modeller...perhaps a veiled warning of what was to come!

Building the Brguet With no cockpit to install, and no painting of the interior required,

the only step before mating of the fuselage halves was to attach the forward wheel well. Care was needed to ensure it was exactly parallel to the ground plane, so the landing gear would be perpendicular when installed later. Since nose-weight was required, three metal nuts were

attached to the top of the wheel bay part with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue. To add further ballast, one of the nuts was filled with Deluxe Materials Liquid Gravity, secured in place by pouring extra-thin CA over the particles.Before the fuselage was glued,

tabs of styrene were attached

Upstairs , downstairsOriginally conceived before the end of World War Two, the Brguet Br.763 Provence Deux-Ponts (Double Decker) went into service in the early 1950s and was a contemporary of types such as the Lockheed Constellation, Bristol Britannia and Douglas DC-7. Just 12 Br.763s were built and these served with Air France and the French Air Force. (A freighter version, the 765 Sahara, was also developed for the military and is available in kit form from F-RSIN). French aviation took a giant leap forward in 1955 with the introduction of the Sud Aviation Caravelle, the worlds first short/medium-range jet airliner, and the piston-engined Deux-Pont fleet then became effectively obsolete. Nevertheless they soldiered on in various guises until the early 1970s.The designers of the Brguet Br.763 would never have imagined that in just over 50 years time, another double-decker, four-engined, French-based airliner would take to the skies in the form of the Airbus A380, although the similarities end there: the Deux-Pont carried 107 passengers and had a range of 1,422 miles (2,290km), compared to the A380s 525-passenger capability and range of more than 9,320 miles (15,000km).

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Nose weight consisted of steel nuts and Deluxe Materials' Liquid Gravity product.

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around the inner perimeter to aid alignment, as there were no location pins; the plastic was quite thin along the upper edges, so the tabs would help reinforce the join. The fuselage halves were then glued with Tenax 7R, a fast-drying liquid which flows along seams and literally fuses the parts. Clamps and many of them held the fuselage in place until the glue had cured properly. Although the fit wasnt bad, there was a trench-like seam along the underside and

several gaps elsewhere, and so lengths of stretched styrene were glued into the gaps to bridge the seams, and smothered in thick CA and sanded smooth.

Flying surfaces The unusual cantilevered wings were tackled next. Once the ejector pins on the inside surfaces had been removed with a grinding bit, the wing halves were glued together. Without location pins the fit was

Short run, long journeyAbout 40 hours went into this model, a big chunk of time for a 1/144 scale subject with no cockpit detail or clear parts to deal with. A large proportion of that time went into neatening the parts and dealing with the kits surface detail.Most of the parts exhibited a slightly pebbled texture, ranging from a fine frosting in places to sandpaper coarse in others. Although recessed, panel lines varied in depth and were not always as straight as they could have been. Some werent symmetrical from port to starboard; others didnt align across seams. There were also numerous surface aberrations: odd lumps of excess plastic, gouges, divots, sink marks even what looked like a human hair embedded in one component. And then there were ejector pin marks in glaringly obvious positions such as the upper wing, and copious amounts of flash. In short, every single piece of the kit required some measure of clean-up, a task made even more necessary by the unforgiving nature of a gloss white and natural metal colour scheme. In fairness, none of the work was insurmountable or even particularly difficult, just hugely time-consuming, especially since smoothing the various imperfections resulted in the loss of most panel lines, which then had to be re-scribed.

There were numerous surface blemishes, such as this excess plastic on the upper wing surface.

Due to excessive flash on some of the smaller parts, it was easier to scratch-build replacements than clean them up.

It was inevitable that panel line detail was lost and had to be restored. DYMO tape was used as a guide for most of the straight lines, but for the flowing curve along the fin leading edge a more flexible medium was called for, in this case 3M tape.

This before and after photo shows the vertical stabilisers. Removal of flash, sanding of trailing edges to scale thickness, panel line re-scribing and re-instating lost detail was typical of the work involved on most of the parts.

The mating edges of the fuselage halves were pinched in slightly, which left a prominent trough when the parts were glued; plenty of CA was used to fill the gap.

A grinder sorted out the ejector pin marks on the wing inside faces. The trailing edges were thin, but sanding was still required to maintain a straight edge.

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somewhat inexact, and it was found best to glue a short section at a time, readjusting the fit then repeating, all the way around the wing. Again, clamps were called into action to maintain the

alignment until the glue had cured. An

initial dry-fit of the

wings to the fuselage looked promising and seemed to mate very well with the integrally moulded wing fillet...until the model was turned over. On the underside the fillet was about 2mm deeper in places than the

thickness of the wing, which resulted in a large step (and a gap) that had to be bridged with styrene and filler. On a positive note, the wing trailing edges were impressively sharp, despite being formed from halves. Eight components went into the twin tail assembly; heavy flash marred some parts and rudder hinge detail was lost in the clean-

up process; this was replaced with short lengths of stretched styrene. Fairing-in the vertical fins to the horizontal tailplanes required copious amounts of filler and dexterous sanding, but the fit of each tail unit to the fuselage was, thankfully, refreshingly

The wing trailing edges were impressively sharp, despite being formed from halvesMultiple clamps held the wing halves in position while the Tenax glue cured. Typical for a short-run kit, there were no location pins/holes, so care must be taken with alignment.

The completed tail sections waiting to be attached to the fuselage.

With the addition of the wings, the model really began to look like a Brguet.

Here are the completed undercarriage doors,

with simplified hinges added from stretched

styrene and airbrushed with Alclad Duralumin.

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The main wheels came in halves which went together well

positive, and needed very little sanding or filling.

Undercarriage and engines Having reached this stage, it came almost as a surprise to realise that just the undercarriage and engines needed to be fitted before initial painting could begin. Nevertheless, there was still much to do. The main wheels came in halves which went together well, but due to a mould misalignment the forward wheel was actually elliptical rather than round. A replacement of similar size came from the spares box (a white metal wheel from some long forgotten project), as did a replacement forward undercarriage leg to replace the crude kit part. Note that the main

gear legs should incline forward rather than backward...a detail not obvious from the instructions.Not only were the gear doors

much too thick for the scale, they were also encrusted in flash, and it just seemed easier

and neater to make plastic card replacements, than attempt to neaten the kit parts. Plastic card was wrapped around the barrel of a pen with a similar circumference to the kit engine nacelles, held under boiling

water for 30 seconds, and then plunged into cold water to set. In reality the main doors should have a double curvature but this would demnd the creation of a former and the plunge-moulding of parts, and by this time

Photos of the real aircraft showed two circular protrusions on the belly, for which a punch-and-die set was used to create discs of thick styrene.

To determine the correct masking line between white and natural metal, exact same-size copies of the decals were cut out of masking tape and applied.

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the authors enthusiasm was beginning to waneEngine fronts were adequate

for the scale and, with a little sanding, the nacelles looked acceptable too. The exhausts supplied in the kit, though, were usable but were replaced. Four lengths of styrene rod were glued together in a row, and then chopped into short sections and painted to represent burnt metal.

Painting and finishing After so much preparation work and handling, the entire model was brushed with Polly S Plastic Prep, a pink pre-painting cleansing agent for styrene surfaces. Once the liquid had dried, two light coats of Tamiya White Fine Surface Primer (decanted from the aerosol) were airbrushed on the model. About an hour later, Tamiya TS-26 Pure White also decanted was sprayed on the upper fuselage in several coats until a solid gloss white layer had been achieved.Study of the box art profile

showed a stepped demarcation between the white and the lower fuselage natural metal finish (NMF). Because it would have to follow the top edge of the windscreen decal perfectly, and then run behind the cheatlines,



acceptable too. The exhausts supplied in the kit, though, were usable but were replaced. Four lengths of styrene rod were glued together in a row, and then chopped into short sections and chopped into short sections and painted to represent burnt metal.

White also decanted was White also decanted was sprayed on the upper fuselage in sprayed on the upper fuselage in several coats until a solid gloss several coats until a solid gloss white layer had been achieved.white layer had been achieved.Study of the box art profile Study of the box art profile

showed a stepped demarcation showed a stepped demarcation between the white and the lower fuselage natural metal finish (NMF). Because it would have to follow the top edge of the windscreen decal perfectly, and then run behind the cheatlines,

Prop procedure

The parts were polished and sprayed with Alclad Duralumin. Tape was then applied to the front and rear faces, and the props received Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver.

The variance in tone between the two metallic shades was subtle, but still clearly visible. Little details such as this can make all the difference.

Photographs of full-size Brguets showed a thin black section on the leading edge of each blade. With Optivisor firmly in place, each blade was masked with Parafilm and the narrow shapes cut freehand with a new No.11 blade, before being sprayed matt black.

To maintain consistent width of the yellow tip on all props, a simple jig was made from styrene sheet, with the correct depth marked on clear tape. It was easy to hold each blade against the end-piece, while applying a section of Tamiya masking tape to align with the pencilled mark.

The four completed propellers; the shafts on the rear did not align with the hubs they were off-centre but it was barely noticeable once the props were mounted permanently on the engines.

Alclad Polished Aluminum produced a fast-drying, highly durable metallic finish.

Although F-RSIN supplied the rubber de-icing boots as decals, the flat two-dimensional shapes made no allowance for the curvature of the leading edges. It was decided to mask and paint them instead.

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An hour of masking and two minutes of spraying later, the masks were removed to reveal the sharp black de-icing boot areas.

Certain panels on the upper wings were masked and sprayed with a thin mixture of Tamiya X-19 Smoke to darken them. The differentiation was subtle, and unfortunately rendered almost invisible once the final satin varnish had been applied.

With all decals in place and properly dry, a pin-wash of dark grey was flowed into the panel lines.

The decals provided by F-RSIN were comprehensive, but a mixed bag in terms of printing and accuracy.

exact same-size shapes of the critical decals were cut from masking tape and applied temporarily to the model. Not only did this help determine where the demarcation line should be, it also revealed that the cheatlines were too long for the fuselage.Alclad Polished Aluminium was

used for the NMF, which required a base coat of gloss black acrylic, Tamiya X-1 in this case.

Provided the styrenes surface is clean and grease-free (and the correct primer has been used) Alclad dries very quickly and is extremely resilient. A few panels on the wings were masked and given a light overspray of Tamiya X-19 Smoke to darken them. Unfortunately the difference in tone was too subtle and the contrast was virtually lost under ensuing coats of varnish. Johnsons Klear floor polish was

then applied by brush and the model set aside to dry overnight.Decals were something of a

mixed bag, and the placement instructions were so inaccurate as to be better ignored. The black registrations went on beautifully, but those on the fuselage sides were far too big when compared to photos of the real thing. And so they were scanned into a computer, reduced in height, re-spaced and printed at a more

representational size. As noted earlier, the cheatlines had to be cut short by about 10mm to fit the fuselage better, though unfortunately it appeared as if the whole decal was proportionally too big, since one of the windows sat right across a panel line! The cheatlines also broke into several pieces while being repositioned,

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The kit parts were used for the main undercarriage, but the forward leg and

wheel were sourced from the spares box. With the engines in place there

was just enough nose weight to keep the model on its tricycle landing gear.

Photos of the real aircraft showed obvious exhaust

staining on both surfaces of the wing, but on the

undersides predominantly. These were airbrushed with Tamiya Smoke and a grey-brown mix of acrylic paint.

Final small details, such as pitot tubes on the nose, the aerial above the cockpit and two small intakes on the upper fuselage, were scratch-built. The red lights above and below the fuselage were CMK clear resin items (www.cmkkits.com).

and so its recommended that they be cut and applied in smaller sections.Final steps included a

pin wash of light grey watercolour flowed into the panel lines, various aerials and a tail bumper added from scrap plastic, then finally a sealant coat of satin varnish to impart a more scale-appropriate sheen.

Not for beginners F-RSINs Deux-Ponts is a fantastic subject, but it demanded a lot more work than first impressions

suggested. The kit

reminded the author of another

French short-run manufacturer, Mach 2,

so if one is familiar with its products, one may have some idea of what to expect. Still, although not an easy build and (challenging would be a polite euphemism), the kit is certainly buildable by anyone willing to expend the time and effort. As the box top says, this is definitely for the enthusiastic modeller.

As the box top says, this is definitely for the enthusiastic modeller

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Porsches 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars ever built.Having been in

production, in one form or another, for more than 50 years it is arguably the most successful car in the genre. That the 911 should spawn a racing car was pretty much inevitable. Beginning with the RS and RSR versions of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the march of the 911 as a race-winner was unrelenting. The

fuel crisis of the early 1970s led the FIA to a radical rethink of the criteria and class details for premier endurance races. This prompted the creation of the Group 5 and 6 cars based on production vehicles, with lower homologation limits to enable quicker development and lower production costs. Porsches reaction to these changes was the 935 Racing developed from 1973s 911 Turbo road car. The 935s were almost

Ian Hartup appraises Tamiyas latest incarnation of its Porsche 934 RSR mould...Kremer Racings dazzling 1976 Vaillant-sponsored car

Turquoise TurboThe exhaust system and turbocharger were glued together with the chassis used as a jig to ensure everything aligned properly.

Alclad Grey primer revealed several areas that needed

further attention, as shown in these photographs.

Zero Paints produces the correct Vaillant Green shade in its base coat range. This was applied in two or three light layers over the grey primer.

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immediately made available to customer teams across all types of endurance racing. Kremer Racing acquired its 935 Racing in the latter half of 1975 and began using it in competition in 1976. The Cobalt Green, Vaillant-sponsored machine ran mainly in the German Racing Championship (DRM) where it proved highly successful. It won three rounds of the championship; Mainz, Norisring and Hockenheim, and provided

driver Bob Wolleck with the platform to win the Drivers Championship.

Wow thats green! The second version of the Tamiya RSR has been produced in the iconic livery of the Kremer Vaillant car. Moulded in typical Tamiya fashion, and in green plastic, this kit was far from understated. The majority of the chassis parts were provided in black styrene for ease of

assembly, while two chrome runners and one clear wrapped up the packages main elements. A neatly engineered photo-etched (PE) metal fret was also provided, along with a truly epic decal sheet. In fact the decals were the real high point of the kit; printed by Cartograf, the colours were strong and opaque, with superb register and minimal carrier film. In the standard fashion, for

curbside kits such as this one,

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Stock Code: 24334

Scale: 1/24

Price: 31.99

Available from:The Hobby Company,www.hobbyco.net

Tamiyas PE fret required various areas to be painted in different colours. Masking tape helped to achieve this before the parts were removed.

With the chassis floor painted in the body colour, and given a light clear coat, the engine could be defined in the appropriate metallic shades.

The interior was predominately satin and matt black; Alclad Black primer provided a base colour, and the detailed areas were picked out in various satin shades via Gunze Mr. Color H92, Revell Aquacolor and Tamiya X18.

The rear suspension set-up was a clever re-creation of the trailing arm system utilised by the real car.

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the lower half of the engine was moulded into the chassis, and the floor was produced integrally with the chassis, much like the prototype vehicle. As a result, a little preparatory paintwork was required before assembly could proceed. First, the main floor was primed with Alclad Grey before Zero Paints Vaillant green basecoat was applied. Once dry, the green was sealed with a light coat of Zeros pre-mixed clear. Exhaust and turbocharger sub-assemblies were then mated without fixing them to the floor, to allow them to be neatened and painted separately at a later

stage. The powerplant and front radiator boxes were then masked and painted with Gaia Dark Stainless as a base coat. Then, pre-painted driveshafts and the PE radiator faces were added with just a few dabs of PVA to hold them in place.

In suspense The front suspension, despite having a fairly standard assembly order, did require a little care in the painting sequence. A combination of matt and satin black, aluminium, gunmetal and chrome silver ensured it was pretty to look at. Once pinned to

the front of the chassis plate it did look good. The rear trailing-arm suspension was similarly simple, bar the paint and much of the same was required here as for the front element. The single-piece trailing-arm benefited from patience with its clean-up and painting, while Alclad Black was used as a base for the same firms Aluminium employed for the detail work. The exhaust assembly had,

by this point, been painted and detailed according to reference photographs and Alclad steel and washes of dark brown metal provided the required patina. The

rear shock absorbers fitted to the floor in moulded depressions, and then hooked over small lugs moulded to the trailing arm. Do take the time to ensure these are located properly at this point, as would be challenging to align everything later if not right.Tamiya provided the wheels in

a bright chrome finish, so work was required before their use. The real wheels had a gold finish to the centre mesh, and the masking of this for spraying was probably the best route forward; however, the editors deadline did not allow for this so the gold was hand-brushed. Tamiya X-12

With the wheels in place and the suspension assembled in its entirety, the various pre-painted and built exhaust and turbocharger parts could be added.

The instrument faces were removed from their surrounding decal carrier sheet with a home-made punch, fashioned from metal tube.

The instrument section was well detailed; this, combined with a clearly printed decal, ensured it all looked busy enough.

Seatbelts came in decal form and were a reasonable

representation, and would eventually look effective through the

models glazing.

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Gold Leaf was used, and two light coats provided a decent finish. The centre nuts were picked out with Gaia Light Stainless and a pin wash with black oil paint, and the tyres were washed before they were added to the painted wheels. Once in place the tyre decals were applied; typically these are not usually the ideal solution, but a suitable PE mask could not be located in time. Once the decals were in place, DACO Strong decal setting fluid was utilised to lock them down. A short burst with a hairdryer was all that remained to make them look, sort of, painted on.

Looking within The interior of the real car was furnished mainly in black, and

with black highlights...not the easiest of things to portray realistically on a model. To add variety, the usual collection of different black paints was utilised, and the differing patinas and shading went some way towards the required effect. Decal seatbelts were used, but the tiny amount of glazing in this car meant little of the interior could be seen, so they were more than sufficient unless the modeller plans on opening a door or two. The roll cage was built while jigged in the floor, and the join lines needed very little attention such was the fit of parts. Once again the instrument panel was black, although the dial decal did impart a little colour despite being predominantly black!

A neatly engineered photo-etched metal fret was also provided, along with a truly epic decal sheet

Once on its wheels, the basic chassis actually looked very effective and the gold wheels offered great contrast.

The radiator blocks had already been painted in Stainless, and once this was dry the PE faces were added.

Two polished coats of Zero Paints pre-mixed base coat were applied and left to cure in a warm, dust-free environment for a week or so.

The pre-painted grille meshes were added with two-part epoxy adhesive. This gave better wiggle time and ensured the parts could be aligned properly.

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The body would be where all of the real action took place. Tamiyas basic shell was produced very neatly, with just a minimum of mould lines and gate points, and the instructions provided a few pointers to where the biggest issues with the kit were. Painting and decaling the body took up far more of the total project than any other elements of the build process. Choosing a construction and painting sequence was, indeed, half the job. For AMWs model it was decided to paint the shell, gloss coat, decal and then mask for the detail painting. In retrospect it might have been better to paint the trim before decaling the model, but sealing the decals after application would prove difficult if this method were selected. So here, the body was assembled, and the PE bonnet cover was added instead of the fuel filler as it matched photographs in this reviewers collection.Two inserts on the back deck of

the spoiler needed to be blended into the surround...tricky without damaging the surrounding areas. The body was primed with the usual Alclad Grey, and then buffed to highlight any areas that needed further attention. And two seams that ran the length of the front wings were easy to eliminate, but the two under the rear wing less so! Two coats of Zeros Vaillant Green were applied over the polished primer and left to cure over night. The PE grille had been given a coat of Gunze Mr. Metal primer from a rattle can, while the parts to remain natural metal were masked and the front grille sprayed at the same time as the bodywork. Zero Paints pre-mixed clear sealed the

paintwork, and this was polished once dry with G12 compound to impart a decent shine.

Rainbow hues With the bodywork painted it was time to begin decaling, but where to start? After careful consideration it was decided to begin with one of the horizontal stripes that ran along the lower

Materials at a glanceAlcladwww.alclad2.comGrey, Black and White PrimersVarious metallic shades

Gunze MDC (www.modeldesign construction.co.uk)Mr. Hobby various coloursMr. Cement SMr. Cement DeluxeMr. Colour H92 Satin BlackMr. Color Levelling Thinner

Revellwww.revell.de/enAqua Colour pots, various colours.

Tamiyawww.tamiya.comMasking tape, various widths

Zero Paints www.hiroboy.comVaillant Green ZP-1276Pre-Mixed Clear Coat

Gaia Colourwww.hobbyeasy.comDark and Light Stainless Steel (1001 & 1002)

Games Workshopwww.games-workshop.comCitadel Washes, various colours

With the first of the stripes in place, the alignment of the rear

arch pieces was achieved easily. The sections around the rear window

edges were a doddle, as they were sized and shaped perfectly.

The short sections along the lower edge of the window opening took a little effort to ensure they aligned correctly.

The front splitter was lined in orange decals; after some consideration of the correct application sequence for the large array of decals that comprised this trim, the under-surface items were applied first.

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sill line below the doors. After all...if it went a bit wonky there would be ample room to correct it later. In the end the fears were ill-placed as the decals performed flawlessly. The trick was to apply the decals one by one, making sure that each was positioned properly and settled down before moving to the next.

No decal solvents were used in this process, as this reviewer preferred to use a combination of a hot towel, hairdryer and flat brush. The rate of application was rapid with this method and, after no more than two hours, the whole job was completed. The two or three decals that needed to be applied over black

trim had already been set aside for later; the decals were now allowed several days in a warm, dry environment to cure properly before two further coats of clear were applied. The art of applying clear over decals can be a challenge; two misted coats is usually sufficient to allow the top coat to be applied without

damaging them. However, on this occasion the clear coat trapped in the acute angle between the front wings and the bonnet did a little damage to the edges of the bonnet stripes. Careful touching-up of the stripes was required later.

Tricky! There remained only one major task, all that black trim! The cured and polished bodyshell was masked attentively with Tamiya tape and especially fiddly trimming. This process took more time than the decaling...a total

The multi-layering of the paint and decals will test even the most experienced auto modeller

The lower lip was decaled completely

before the two larger vents were worked on.

With the clear coat fully dry and polished, the process of careful masking for all of the satin black trims could begin.

Once all of the masking was in place, the trim sections were sprayed with Tamiya X-18 Semi-Gloss Black.

With all decals in place, two sealing coats of Zeros pre-mixed

clear were laid over them.

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of four nights modelling time. Once the masking was done, the edges were burnished and Tamiya X-18 Satin Black was used to pick out all of the trim. With the masking removed, it was found that the black had crept under the edges of the tape here and there around the back bumper. Unfortunately, the luxury of a strip and repaint was not available and so the damage was repaired with hand-mixed paint and a coat of Johnsons Klear to seal it in. Not particularly tidy, but needs must. All that really remained was

to apply the last few decals and add all of the little pre-painted detail parts. The rear light panel required careful painting and masking to get the correct effect, but it looked super once finished. And of course there

was a sting in the tail...always read the instructions properly. Everyone knows that the backs of 911 headlight covers are chromed dont they? After a lot of careful masking and painting, though, it was observed that Kremer Porsche didnt agree with that statement; they were body-coloured so it was back to the drawing board. Paint stripped, masking repeated, body colour applied, much cursing. Still, it looks cool in the display cabinet!Tamiyas 934 kits offer the

usual combination of superlative engineering and sublime fit. But this does mask a tricky little kit with which to achieve a quality model. The multi-layering of the paint and decals will test even the most experienced auto modeller. Get it right and the result will be stunning, but get it wrong...

Tamiyas 934 kits offer the usual combination of superlative engineering and sublime fit

Various pre-painted grilles and bumper pieces were fitted

next. Of note is the bleed of satin

black on the edges of the rear bumper

guards.

The front indicator lamp covers and main light reflectors were fixed in place with PVA adhesive.

Fiddly masking of the rear light bar was required before it could be detailed with satin black.

With the light bar in place the rear end looked a lot tidier. Careful touching-up of the

black and green was required to make it all look better.

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One frustrating issue with the Academy kit was the large number of prominent ejector pin marks, which all had to be made good with putty.

The instrumentation and console comprised several parts with excellent moulded detail, although it was disappointing that no decals were included for this area.

The Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk has been described as the workhorse of the US Army and its record is impressive.

Since it entered service in June 1973, the helicopter has been used in numerous combat situations, which have included Grenada, Panama, the Middle East, the

Balkans, Somalia and latterly Afghanistan. Originally specified as a transport vehicle, the Blackhawk has proved its capability in numerous roles, from medical evacuation (medevac), command and control, and even VIP transport. More than 20 countries currently operate the Blackhawk

in various configurations and at least two airframes were modified extensively by the US Army to create a stealthier helicopter, which enabled covert missions to be carried out. The medevac version, which provides casualty extraction, was the subject of this build. Service accounts described how crews, on 24-hour call, had to transition from sleep to flying

a complex aircraft in around eight minutes. Speed was of the essence during the mission, to get any casualty into the second-line care system within the golden hour, so crucial to an optimum medical outcome. Armed escorts, in the form of two AH-1W Marine Cobras or an AH-64 Apache (or sometimes another Blackhawk) were usually provided.

Garry Tobiss converts a helicopter gunship to a dust-off bird, with Werners Wings resin and decals

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C AH-60L DAP BlackhawkBy: Academy MRC

Stock Code: 12115

Scale: 1/35

Price: 39.99

Available from:Pocketbond,www.pocketbond.co.uk

Pieces galore In 1/35 scale the Blackhawk is a huge model, with a fuselage that measures almost 17in (43cm) in length; this kit included one clear and six light grey styrene runners plus a decal sheet. Academy has released several versions of this helicopter with the same basic moulds, which resulted in numerous parts that were surplus to requirements.

The subject kit depicted a Direct Action Penetrator Blackhawk a heavily armed loaded for bear close-support machine that could

be fitted with an array of stores, such as tanks, M2 machine guns, M134 miniguns, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and M261 rocket pods. Building a medevac conversion therefore, meant that the spares box profited greatly from this build. Moulding quality was generally good and occasionally excellent, but the potential detail that one would expect on a large-scale kit was often absent. A statement on the instructions, that the kit was 1/48 scale, reinforced the impression that this was a scaled-up version of a smaller model. One of the great advantages of building a Blackhawk was the extensive amount of information available. The internet offered multiple images of just about every nook and cranny of the aircraft, and included configurations, colour schemes and the effects of weathering. All of the information, plus the large scale of the model, meant that there was ample opportunity to add any missing detail. Additional photographs were kindly provided by Floyd S Werner Jr. (also used in the creation of his resin accessory

set) and Erik Swanberg, who flew a Blackhawk medevac for the US Army in Afghanistan during 2004-5. Erik also provided very useful information on how the helicopters were used operationally.

Detail distraction The reference photographs

prompted much extra work to super-

detail the build. In fact the process became a

little obsessive, as every

Seat cushions made from epoxy putty created a better representation and covered the ejector pins. One of the gunners seats is also shown, along with additional seat straps.

Reference photographs of the actual aircraft showed that the instrument panel was the older analogue version, rather than the glass cockpit...luckily the kit supplied both.






Seat detail was highlighted through

the careful painting of the epoxy cushions, with

different shades of the basic tan/khaki colour; lead foil

straps improved the kit parts.

review of the photos revealed yet more straps, handles or cables. These were then scratch-built with lead foil, wire and spare pieces of photo-etched metal. A razor saw was used to separate the resin pieces from their casting blocks, and then all resin debris was tidied away as quickly as possible. The main adjustments were made to the carousel top plate, which had six raised circular features, but the photos showed five recessed covers with grab handles. Each of the features was drilled out and

the part backed with thin plastic card. Epoxy putty was then used to fill one of the holes and add small depressions to the remaining five...tiny pieces of wire were used to represent the handles. There was also a wire feature moulded on the part, but this was scraped off and replaced with three pieces of lead wire to match the photos. Attention then turned to the cockpit, where the seats were improved by rolling out two-part epoxy putty with a small glass jar; this was cut and sculpted into lumbar supports

Additions to the resin included straps and holes for the head block, locking levers and belt points on the litters, extra handles and straps for the litter support and corrections to the carousel top plate.

The roof section was improved by the inclusion of a modified resin plate, painted canvas, lead strips and extra cables...the latter were formed with 30-amp fuse wire painted with clear orange acrylic.

"ONE OF THE GREAT ADVANTAGES GREAT ADVANTAGES OF BUILDING A OF BUILDING A BLACKHAWK WAS BLACKHAWK WAS THE EXTENSIVE THE EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE"






WERNERS WINGS BLACKHAWK MEDEVAC INTERIORAll of the components were very well cast in grey resin and came with simple instructions on how to add them to the Academy kit. A vertical stretcher holder, or carousel, was supplied complete with cabin roof plate and circular stand for the floor. The carousel was designed to accept the four litters. These could be placed in the stowed or deployed state, but casting marks on the trays meant they needed the most work to get the parts clean. Photographs indicated that the litters were often used to stow equipment, and the set included a spinal board, fabric stretchers, head/neck supports, defibrillator, first-aid bag and fire gel blanket holder. A fire extinguisher and oxygen cylinder were also included; the former was fitted onto one of the replacement bulkheads, while the latter could be placed in a hole drilled in the carousel wall or left as is.



The carousel wall and two of the litters; each of these was base-coated with olive green before the grey was added. The latter was sanded gently to represent wear marks.

A selection of the medical equipment, painted and ready for installation. Highlights were achieved with variations in each of the base colours.

and cushions, before lead foil seat straps were added. Holes were then drilled into the kit tail rotor pedals, to match the detail shown in the photos. Further research showed that much of the cargo area was covered in canvas...this was replicated with single-ply tissue, which was applied with watered-down PVA glue, and all of the wrinkles and air bubbles carefully teased out. Thin strips of lead foil, with regular indentations formed with a cocktail stick,

were added to break up the area and provide

boundaries between the pieces

of canvas. One of the two General Electric T700-GE-701C engines was supplied in the

kit and although many photos show medevac Blackhawks being serviced, with at least one of the engine covers open, in this build the engine was constructed straight from the box as the compartment would be closed. However, for those who wish to, there are plenty of opportunities for adding detail to the engine as part of a diorama.

Out comes the airbrush All of the parts that formed the cabin assembly were coated with white primer, and then Lifecolor paints were used to finish the interior, with UA033 Dark Gull Grey applied to most of the resin, the cabin walls and floor, while UA203 Grunbraun was employed on the






canvas. The cockpit was finished with various mixes of UA207 Schwartzgrau and LC02 Black. Surprisingly, there were no decals for the instrument panel and consoles...experiments to make

tiny indents in the instrument dials, and then run in a white oil wash to enhance the detail, were only partially successful. In the end, the features were highlighted as much as possible by shading and painting

various knobs and switches, with reference photographs used as a guide. All dials and screens were then finished with gloss varnish. Pictures showed that the cargo bay floor had anti-slip stripes, so these were formed by applying strips of masking tape, and stippling Gunze Mr. Surfacer 500 to provide texture, before the strips were painted black. After what seemed like an eternity, all components for the resin upgrade, plus the engine, cockpit and cabin were finally assembled to complete the interior. The module was then sandwiched between the fuselage halves and undercarriage assemblies, for the main and rear wheels to be added. Reference photos showed that medevac variants used different configurations for the external fittings, such as the stubs above

canvas. The cockpit was finished with various mixes of UA207 Schwartzgrau and LC02 Black. Surprisingly, there were no decals for the instrument panel and consoles...experiments to make

tiny indents in the instrument dials, and then run in a white oil wash to enhance the detail, were only partially successful. In the end, the features were highlighted as much as possible by shading and painting

various knobs and switches, with reference photographs used as a guide. All dials and screens were then finished with gloss varnish. Pictures showed that the cargo bay floor had anti-slip stripes, so these were formed by applying strips of masking tape, and stippling Gunze Mr. Surfacer 500 to provide texture, before the strips were painted black. After what seemed like an eternity, all components for the resin

"IT IS NOT OFTEN THAT A BUILDER HAS THE PRIVILEGE OF GETTING INFORMATION FROM THE PILOT OF THE ACTUAL AIRCRAFT"

The engine was hidden after the build, so a basic finish with various metallic and black colours was applied. The interior walls were painted with Zinc Chromate Yellow.

The top section of the Blackhawk was complex, with multiple parts. Unfortunately, the fit was poor and required considerable filler and sanding to rectify.

Chaff dispensers were fitted in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the lack of a radar threat meant that they were usually filled with flares instead.






WERNERS AFTER-MARKET DECALSBoth sets were printed by Cartograf; the stencils contained more than 150 individual decals, most common to all versions. The markings provided a comprehensive resum of the Blackhawks career, with 18 schemes, the majority in FS 34031 Olive Drab, which covered operations from Bosnia to Afghanistan, examples of which were: UH-60A, 82-23699, 2nd Armored

Cavalry Regiment, Desert Storm 1991 (FS 33722 Tan upper surfaces)

UH-60A 87-24618, C Company 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division medevac, Iraq 2008

UH-60A 87-24644, 68th Medevac Company, Afghanistan 2004-5, Pilot: CW3 Erick Swanberg

UH-60A 84-23952, 377th Medical Company (Air Ambulance), South Korea, April 2007 (three yellow stripes around the fuselage)

UH-60L 95-26672, 3rd Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division medevac, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina 2000



CW3 Erick Swanberg UH-60A 84-23952, 377th Medical

Company (Air Ambulance), South Korea, April 2007 (three yellow stripes around the fuselage)

UH-60L 95-26672, 3rd Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division medevac, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina 2000

and next to the main wheels; luckily these were in the kit, as they were provided for other versions of the helicopter. All parts for the top of the machine were then added, however, an extensive amount of putty was required to deal with the joins, which were poor, and plastic

card was required to either help fill gaps or fair-in particular areas. The seams were then removed with Wet and Dry paper, followed by re-scribing any affected panel lines. Rivets were added with a small drill bit and pin-vice to finish off the fuselage; note to self, buy a riveting tool for the next build!

Dusty medic The original idea was to use the scheme for Erick Swanbergs aircraft, but the altitudes in Afghanistan, plus the weight of the Blackhawk, meant that the carousel and trays represented by the Werners Wings kit were not employed in that theatre. Litters were usually strapped to the cargo floor as a substitute, so the decision to include the carousel meant that another scheme had to be selected. Blackhawks are generally monotone in colour, but heavy operational use causes subtle weathering, so 87-24618 (C Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division) as seen in Iraq in 2008 was chosen, and the photograph

from Afghanistan served as a weathering guide. Considering that US helicopters are such popular subjects, there were few suppliers that offered a specific US helicopter FS 34031 Olive Drab shade. Xtracolor X153 was taken as a close approximation, but it was a long time since enamel paints had graced the airbrush of this modeller, and instead a mix

of Lifecolor UA051 Black Green, UA412 Extra Dark Brown and LC02 Matt Black was used to match the X153. This was then applied over the airframe, followed by two coats of Johnsons Klear/Future floor polish, which ensured that

the surface was smooth

for the many decals and stencils.

Here is the completed fuselage ready for priming and painting; note the area in white behind the engine where plastic card was used to fair-in the parts.

of Lifecolor UA051 Black Green,






MATERIALS AT A GLANCEWerners Wings35-08 1/35 Blackhawk Medevac Interior35-01 Blackhawks Workhorse of the Army35-02 Blackhawk Stencils(www.wernerswings.com)

LifecolorLC02 BlackUA033 Dark Gull GreyUA051 Black GreenUA134 Zinc Chromate YellowUA203 GrunbraunUA207 SchwartzgrauUA412 Extra Dark Brown(www.airbrushes.com)

MDCGunze Mr. Metal211 Chrome Silver213 Stainless214 Dark IronGunze Mr. Surfacer 500(www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk)

XtracolorX153 Olive Drab(www.hannants.co.uk)

Vallejo26.518 Matt Varnish74.600 White Surface Primer

(www.creativemodels.co.uk)

MIG Productions pigmentsP023 Black Smoke

P035 Panzer Grey FadingP037 Gulf War SandP048 Faded Greenwww.creativemodels.co.uk


Werners Wings35-08 1/35 Blackhawk Medevac Interior35-01 Blackhawks Workhorse of the Army35-02 Blackhawk Stencils(www.wernerswings.com)

LifecolorLC02 BlackUA033 Dark Gull GreyUA051 Black GreenUA134 Zinc Chromate YellowUA203 GrunbraunUA207 SchwartzgrauUA412 Extra Dark Brown(www.airbrushes.com)

MDCGunze Mr. Metal211 Chrome Silver213 Stainless214 Dark IronGunze Mr. Surfacer 500(www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk)

XtracolorX153 Olive Drab(www.hannants.co.uk)

Vallejo26.518 Matt Varnish74.600 White Surface Primer

(www.creativemodels.co.uk)

MIG Productions pigmentsP023 Black Smoke

P035 Panzer Grey FadingP037 Gulf War SandP048 Faded Greenwww.creativemodels.co.uk

The carousel, once installed, brought the interior to life; here the litters were used to stow equipment as on the real helicopter.

Once completed, the rotor head was added to the fuselage. Fuse wire was used to create extra detail, and the colour flashes were cut from spare decals.

"THE MEDEVAC CONVERSION WAS EASY TO BUILD AND INSTALL, AND RESULTED IN A VISUALLY ARRESTING AND UNUSUAL MODEL"

Once these were applied, it was time to begin the weathering, which was achieved with combinations of MIG Productions pigments, principally P048 Faded

Green, P037 Gulf War Sand, P035 Panzer Grey Fading and P023 Black Smoke. Exhaust stains were created with a mix

of the grey and sand, with black highlights; the remaining colours then accentuated the detail on the airframe.

Successful extraction It is not often that a builder has the privilege of getting information from the supplier and the pilot of the actual aircraft being modelled. All of the correspondence was interesting and invaluable, and ensured that the build was as accurate as possible. Lack of detail in 1/35 scale meant that the original intention was to improve the inside of the doors, collective controls, cockpit cabling, detail on the canvas and many more items. These ambitions were put aside in

the interests of getting the build completed within the deadline. The size of the finished model made this a very impressive build, but a lot of work was required to sort out the poorly engineered parts and prolific ejector pin marks, together with the questionable fit between some main assemblies. Werners resin medevac conversion was easy to build and install, and resulted in a visually arresting and unusual model.


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