This model is the result of an extensive conversion from the Italeri SH-60 Seahawk kit in 1:48 scale. The markings are from Aussie Decals, representing one of the Australian Navy's choppers.
The Italeri kit requires several lumps and bumps to be fabricated in order to better represent one of Australia's machines, as they differ substantially from the American SH-60 in terms of radar domes and sponsons. The work has been done mainly with Magic Sculpt and styrene stock, with some limited use of copper and brass.
The model also benifits from some scratchbuilt tail hinges, as the Italeri kit omits them, even though they are prominent on all helicopters of the Blachawk family which have folding tails. I've broken away from my usual habit of finishing with Tamiya and Gunze acrylics, and used testor's ModelMaster enamels.
awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery, very fine work. Really brings out the caracter of the prototype.
ReplyDeletecharacter, that is!
ReplyDeleteam I able to purchase a conversion kit ?
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