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AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW The Apache is the U.S. Army’s main attack helicopter. By now, it’s still one of the top heavy attack helicopters in the world. The AH-64D Apache Longbow, which entered service in 1997, is famous for its Longbow fire control radar. Thanks to its outstanding performance and powerful firepower, the AH-64D Longbows have been operated…
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MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces.[3] The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces. The initial RQ-8A version was based on the Schweizer 330, while the enhanced MQ-8B was derived from the Schweizer 333. The larger MQ-8C…
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.9 In this episode we do, sanding photo-etch, gluing in photo-etch, installing landing gear, molding rubber, filing gaps with mr surfacer and more. Special Tools: Tamiya : Diamond File For Photo-Etched Parts Consumables: Mr Hobby : Mr Surfacer 500 : Filler/Primer : 40ml Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.8 In this episode we do, Making rivets with RP Toolz, sanding rivets, replacing rivets, scribing with Tamiya scriber II, scribing with micro saw, gluing photo-etch and more Special Tools: Tamiya : Plastic Scriber II Consumables: Microscale : Micro Kristal Klear : Canopy Glue Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.7 In this episode we do, Sanding seam lines, checking seam lines, sanding with curve and flat sanding sticks, using scrapers for join lines and protecting raised rivets Special Tools: Albion Alloys : 4 X Assorted Sanding Files Consumables: Mr Hobby : Mr Surfacer 1000 : Filler/Primer : 40ml Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.6 In this episode we do, differant types of gluing, filling, clamping, installing the cockpit, test fitting, and removing gaps Special Tools: Shesto : G-Clamps And Magnet : X3 Consumables: Tamiya : Tamiya Liquid Cement : 40ml Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.5 In this episode we do, Dry brushing, Surface highlighting, matt coats, glass coat for dials, test fitting, and brush cleaning Special Tools: Shesto : G-Clamps And Magnet : X3 Consumables: Mr Hobby : Mr Brush Cleaner Liquid : 110ml Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.4 In this episode we do, Dry brushing, acylic washes, enamel washes, and applying holographic canopys Special Tools: Swann Morton : No.3 Scalpel Handle Consumables: Swann Morton : No.11 Straight Blades For No.3 Scalpel : Pack Of 5 Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.3 In this episode we do, cutting decals, applying decals, sealing decals, thining of paints and brush painting Special Tools: Swann Morton : No.3 Scalpel Handle Consumables: Microscale : Micro Sol : Decal Solutions Find Products In Store
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AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.2 In this episode we do, photo-etch seatbelts, masking canopys with tamiya tape, gluing near canopy glass, spray prep, spraying cockpits and airbrush cleaning. Special Tools: Shesto : Reverse Action Tweezers Straight Tip/Fibre Grip : 160mm Consumables: Tamiya : Lacquer Thinner : Retarder Type : 250ml Find Products In Store
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