Simon's Sikorsky CH53 GS/G Revell 1/48

[simontie]

ready to start, G variant as the detail parts i have match that version so that were i am, cleaned out my room as well

 

[rtfoe]

I just checked my stash and found I have one as well in the Heer decal scheme but can be made to the Sea Stallion with parts for the extra tank and racks as well as the refuelling probe. Will be following your build.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[simontie]

well not sure if its a bonus but I got a free jeep and gun carriage with mine!!
this thing is massive

 

[rtfoe]

Yes it does come with those...forgot to mention. The jeep is the modern version before the Mutt.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[peterairfix]

I did an earlier reboxing of this kit and that had the jeep and gun carriage but no instructions on how to build it and I suspect yours might be the same

 

[simontie]

I did an earlier reboxing of this kit and that had the jeep and gun carriage but no instructions on how to build it and I suspect yours might be the same

Yea no instructions but looks simple enough to build will see how it works out once i get going
simon

 

[simontie]

Good evening well after looking through all your wonderful posts i feel a bit lacking…that said the kit has no details for the cockpit or interior so i have improvised a wee bit page 1 is what you see and i added control decals not for the kit just some i borrowed the bulkhead is shown but not yet fitted as i feel there more to add to this when I figure out what ill let you know.. hard to get a good picture and due to the positioning of the dash board you wont see much after its built but i felt it should be there
simon

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Simon,
Certainly looks a well packed kit you got there,nice touch with the "extras" too
From what I can see from the pics, you've made a very nice job of the cockpit details... Good stuff
Andy

 

[Ian M]

Looks like a nice kit and the work so far also looking good.
If you look for the Revell Jeep kit, I am sure you will find some instructions for it.
Nice touch with the IP.

 

[simontie]

hi well not much progress this week but i have finished page 1!! and a few other parts as well mainly the wheels and bits of the undercarriage, pilot Bob & Jimbo were a bit nippy due to them having the wrong orientation nothing a sharp blade and a candle didn’t resolve. Apart from the rear doors this is the extent of the innards well for this build anyway.
sorry hard to get a good picture so i hope these look ok
simon

 

[papa 695]

Looking good

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's looking great to me Simon ,
I certainly know the difficulties of fitting crew guys in,and it looks to me that you've cracked those mate,
Also, you've painted them up well too ... All in all,I reckon you're doing a great job ,
Andy

 

[simontie]

Hi bit of advice please the resin parts i have for the kit, well mainly the intake ducts/filters … have a lot of resin on them from the moulding, what kind of saw would you recommend?
would a junior hack saw be ok? Or do i need a razor saw?
also best bonding solution? Resin to resin & small PE to resin parts
thanks

 

[simontie]

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Simon,
Just seen this as I've had a week from hell work wise!!
For cutting the resin,I'd say preferably a razor saw, but a junior hacksaw could suffice as long as you're very careful with slow strokes
Also,if you keep the piece nice and damp it'll cut down on the nasty dust in the air
Hatha,
Andy

 

[simontie]

Hi Simon,
Just seen this as I've had a week from hell work wise!!
For cutting the resin,I'd say preferably a razor saw, but a junior hacksaw could suffice as long as you're very careful with slow strokes
Also,if you keep the piece nice and damp it'll cut down on the nasty dust in the air
Hatha,
Andy

Thanks andy will give it a blast have junior saw but ill see about investing in a razor saw, dust suppression as well cheers simon

 

[yak face]

Yes andys right a razor saw is the best way to go , you can either wet the area or just take it slowly and take precautions against the dust ( mask ) . If youre just razor sawing bits off the pouring stubs then it shouldnt make that much anyway . Its when you start with the motor tools that the dust becomes a major health hazard. As for sticking bits together , superglue is the best thing , careful though , resin to resin bonds go off straightaway so youve got to be accurate and quick !

 

[simontie]

Yes andys right a razor saw is the best way to go , you can either wet the area or just take it slowly and take precautions against the dust ( mask ) . If youre just razor sawing bits off the pouring stubs then it shouldnt make that much anyway . Its when you start with the motor tools that the dust becomes a major health hazard. As for sticking bits together , superglue is the best thing , careful though , resin to resin bonds go off straightaway so youve got to be accurate and quick !

Thanks Yac face
accuracy is my middle name!!! along with butter fingers two left feet and last but not least why would you

 

[JR]

Will join Simon, sorry a bit late but looks an interesting build .

 

[simontie]

Well heres where i am… ready to join the 2 half of fuselage together and have started trying to get the resin parts to fit not as easy as this sounds, up till tuesday it was slow but now i have hit an even bigger hurdle,
went for lunch on Tuesday just home nowhere fancy came back sat at my office desk and i shxx you not went blind in my left eye waited a few mins for it to go but it stayed called the local optician who seen me straight away then shortly after i had to be rushed to ARI in Aberdeen, turns out i had a stroke!!!! This has left me with no periferal vision in my left eye & none in my left hand side of my right eye can’t believe it, still can’t believe it. No warning just blind so after many tests and scans it turns out a small blood clot hit me in the back of the head on the right hand side damaging the vision part of my brain.
good news is this seems to be returning slowly and the head ache to end all head aches is slowly getting better i know the NHS sometimes get bad press but ican quite honestly say they were all great and i appriciate all there efforts and help. so now need to take it easy and rest up and pray my vision returns to normal looking straight a head is fine looking left is just a blur and anything in that field is invisable to me.
i did have a look over the kit today and i seem to be able to focus on it no problem so i will carry on with it tomorrow and get some pictures to post
simon