Mi-8T "Hip C"

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:13 am

Tonight I started this a HobbyBoss 1/72 Mi-8.

Sprue shots.

The decals I will be using.

Removed the rear cargo doors.

A dry fit of the fuselage and cockpit. A good fit all round.

Hope you like.

Tony.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:18 am

Great start tony, look forward to seeing more progress

Post by **Lee** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:17 am

Nice whirlybird,looks like it has loads of detail

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:07 am

Nice to see a heli build

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:44 am

I haven't seen a helicopter build before, this will be fun to watch.
Interesting that you removed the rear doors. That looked like a tricky cut.
What did you do it with?

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:59 am

Looking forward to this wanting to do a helicopter but wouldn't know where to start

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:11 am

Nige201980 wrote:Looking forward to this wanting to do a helicopter but wouldn't know where to start

At the beginning?

FoxyRommel · Post by **FoxyRommel** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:36 pm

Tonygol,

Do you have a plan for this build; cutting out cargo doors? What will happen here, scratch, after market extras or both? Is there any particular reason for choosing this build/kit?

hope you enjoy the build/kit,

FR

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:42 pm

All will explained in a little bit.

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:34 pm

I cut the rear cargo doors with a standard scalpel. Slow cuts a few times before sanding to clean edges up. I have the Zvezda kit too but the HobbyBoss has better internal detail. The rear doors were removed to be like the original helicopter. The only scratch-building on this project will be a large tyre and wheel.

Tony.

RED · Post by **RED** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:16 am

have done a couple of apaches and half way through a tiger atm, but this looks good cant wait to see the finished product especially the rear

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:21 pm

A few hours work tonight.

Tony.

ChubberLang · Post by **ChubberLang** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:07 pm

Brilliant mate! Really good the see a helli build. I wanna do one at some point as I love them. Will follow this build and looking forward to the updates!.

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:52 pm

Update.
Sanding and filling.

Rear undercarriage on, wheels loose for a dry fit.

Tony.

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:48 am

Looking very nice, clean and crisp build.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:28 am

Wow... That looks like a hell of a lot of fun to build.
Lots of really cool bits.
It's going to be a bugger to paint though I think.

Post by **Lee** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:39 am

That's really coming along

Fredrik64 · Post by **Fredrik64** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:08 pm

Looking good

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:30 pm

Cheers guys. Starting to mask it up tonight and if its not too warm may give it a light prime.

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:28 pm

so you recommend this H.B. one ??

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:38 pm

Build wise its like a Tamiya. The kit isn't totally correct, the engine inlets are wrong but Pavla do a correction set. Rear landing gear also has a correction set depending which Mk you build.

The kit is better than the Zvezda one. The HB one has better internal details.

It was a couple of nights ago that I realized I built it wrong, has put me on a little downer as the finished kit wont be like the photo I am using.

All masked up, some filler needed in a few places then the first prime to go on.

muskegman · Post by **muskegman** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:20 am

Looking forward to seeing more of this, looks good so far

Mark

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:45 pm

Any development?

Had another look at your pictures and it looks very tempting! Keep building her!

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:45 pm

Cheers guys. Its not on the "The Shelf of Doom" yet. Got a bit carried away building a P-51. It has helped me re-focus on the Mi-8. Sorting out some of the paint as HB have missed some out. Cybermodeler reference section has helped loads.

Modelpro72 · Post by **Modelpro72** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:29 pm

Great progress Tony. I do like Russian Helicopters. Rough and ready and built to last. Looking forward to more of your WIP.

One thing though. I noticed on the box art that I bet that soldier wished he hadn't jumped out when he did. Looks a long way down for that little chap.

Easy mate

Lenny

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:49 pm

I'll keep an eye for that kit! Looks impressive!

gosselin2112 · Post by **gosselin2112** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:56 am

Helicopters rock! You inspire me to build one. Thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing this build up!

Russell

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:07 am

I hope to get it back off the shelf this week now I have got the paint for it.

Tony.

FatFingaz · Post by **FatFingaz** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:49 pm

Build does look like fun, nice. Really liking the seats!

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:14 pm

I stalled on this for a while but its back off the shelf now. Just need to paint one section before fixing the clear parts on.

ChancerNW · Post by **ChancerNW** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:38 pm

I do love hobby boss helicopters, they go together so well. I've just started the Mi2 Hoplite.

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:59 pm

This is back on the shelf while I start another Mi-8 with correction resin and some PE.

RobertA · Post by **RobertA** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:51 pm

Looking good so far..

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