1/18th Scale Mi-24 Hind Will Become A Reality !!!
- Thread starter Pickelhaube
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Yes it sure is !!!!!!!!!!!
Well after 2 and a half years the proto is done here it is guys.
Next step break it down and the mold making process begins.
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That is absolutely INCREDIBLE. - Amazing Job.
Hey Guys ,
Here is a little update on the Hind.
I have sent all of the final small parts to Daremo ( all 109 ) of them.
That meens that he will have to make 3,488 parts !!!
I have all of the big parts , probably 50 parts .
I will be using aprx 12 gallons of RTV and making over 1,600 parts.
During the 2-1/2 years of working on the prototype I took on some extra work .
Some of those guys are turning up the heat just a little .
Some of that work were contact sales on e-bay.
I do not like to tell anyone no , so I took that work on.
So , while Daremo is working on his 3,000 plus parts I need to get caught up on those outstanding projects .
I am thinking of about 2 weeks
I know this sucks for you Hind guys but I have pressure coming from all directions and if I get these projects done I can devote 100% on the Hind and it should be smooth saling from then on.
Thanks to Daremo this project will continue un-interrupted .
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Here is a little update on the Hind.
I have sent all of the final small parts to Daremo ( all 109 ) of them.
That meens that he will have to make 3,488 parts !!!
I have all of the big parts , probably 50 parts .
I will be using aprx 12 gallons of RTV and making over 1,600 parts.
During the 2-1/2 years of working on the prototype I took on some extra work .
Some of those guys are turning up the heat just a little .
Some of that work were contact sales on e-bay.
I do not like to tell anyone no , so I took that work on.
So , while Daremo is working on his 3,000 plus parts I need to get caught up on those outstanding projects .
I am thinking of about 2 weeks
I know this sucks for you Hind guys but I have pressure coming from all directions and if I get these projects done I can devote 100% on the Hind and it should be smooth saling from then on.
Thanks to Daremo this project will continue un-interrupted .
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*Re: 1/18th Scale Mi-24 Hind Prototype Done !!!!!!!!!!! !!
Finally after a month , progress.
I just used 10 gallons of RTV ( I ran out ) and all of the molds for the big pieces are made !!
I am hoping that 4 more gallons of RTV will be enough.
The molds for the main fuselage are huge !!
They are about 2 feet long and about 1 foot wide and I have them shaped like a coffin.
The new RTV will be in about Thursday in the meantime I will start casting pieces.
It is not nessisary but I will be putting tint in the resin to make the pieces parts gray .
We will see how this works out.
I also will be using some new resin that has a 20 min pot life and 4 hour set time.
Hopefully this will cut down on the pin holes.
Again we will see how this works.
The resin will flow tomorrow !!!
Pictures are still an issue
Death to photobucket.
Finally after a month , progress.
I just used 10 gallons of RTV ( I ran out ) and all of the molds for the big pieces are made !!
I am hoping that 4 more gallons of RTV will be enough.
The molds for the main fuselage are huge !!
They are about 2 feet long and about 1 foot wide and I have them shaped like a coffin.
The new RTV will be in about Thursday in the meantime I will start casting pieces.
It is not nessisary but I will be putting tint in the resin to make the pieces parts gray .
We will see how this works out.
I also will be using some new resin that has a 20 min pot life and 4 hour set time.
Hopefully this will cut down on the pin holes.
Again we will see how this works.
The resin will flow tomorrow !!!
Pictures are still an issue
Death to photobucket.
If you want to email me photos I can host them on here if you want.
Can't wait to see this come to life!
Can't wait to see this come to life!
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Ok Guys,
Here it is in black and white . This was my guess on the final materials tally with 23 units sold at the time.
R and D books --------------------------------------$ 100
3 x 1/35 Trumpeter kits ----------------------------$280
3-D printing cockpit ----------------------------------$240
3-D printing canopies ---------------------------------$100
3-d printed sensor, rocket pod intake and filter-----$55
3-d printing large piece in progress ------------------$ 450
Rear rotor and main rotor hub -------------------------$190
Exaust nozzels ------------------------------------------$ 15
Paint -----------------------------------------------------$100
Nose sensors and armament---------------------------$85
Canopy plug ------------------------------------------$126
Decals------------------------------------------------- $250
Stencils -----------------------------------------------$240
Metal gear-------------------------------------------- $250 ?
RTV and Resin-----------------------------------------$1000 ?
Total--------------------------------------------------$3,481
The resin and RTV was seriously low balled.
In reality it has taken 1 one gallon kit ( 2 gallons ) to pour 3 fuselage sections.
Turtle deck , main fuselage and tail boom. 2 GALLONS !!!!!!!!!
So that will be 8-9 gallon units --------------------------------------------$1000
I have used 5 gallon units ( 10 gallons) and need about 3 more units --$1,400
Hopefully Daremo will get his parts out for -------------------------------$250
I ordered 10 more sets of stencils and landing gear-----------------------$140
I have a guess on the paint of about---------------------------------------- $250
Gran total of this project is or will be out of pocket----------------------$5,521
I have sold to date 35 units. So $5,521 divided by 35 is $157 per unit.
After a total of over 2 1/2 years of work and a cost of $157 out of pocket per unit.
I will make $143 per unit that will take 2 days to make.
So for the guys who say that this kit is too much money.
Well they just can kiss my azz.
To harsh ?
I think Toy-R-Us is still selling that Chap Mei piece of crap for $30 .
Ok Guys,
Here it is in black and white . This was my guess on the final materials tally with 23 units sold at the time.
R and D books --------------------------------------$ 100
3 x 1/35 Trumpeter kits ----------------------------$280
3-D printing cockpit ----------------------------------$240
3-D printing canopies ---------------------------------$100
3-d printed sensor, rocket pod intake and filter-----$55
3-d printing large piece in progress ------------------$ 450
Rear rotor and main rotor hub -------------------------$190
Exaust nozzels ------------------------------------------$ 15
Paint -----------------------------------------------------$100
Nose sensors and armament---------------------------$85
Canopy plug ------------------------------------------$126
Decals------------------------------------------------- $250
Stencils -----------------------------------------------$240
Metal gear-------------------------------------------- $250 ?
RTV and Resin-----------------------------------------$1000 ?
Total--------------------------------------------------$3,481
The resin and RTV was seriously low balled.
In reality it has taken 1 one gallon kit ( 2 gallons ) to pour 3 fuselage sections.
Turtle deck , main fuselage and tail boom. 2 GALLONS !!!!!!!!!
So that will be 8-9 gallon units --------------------------------------------$1000
I have used 5 gallon units ( 10 gallons) and need about 3 more units --$1,400
Hopefully Daremo will get his parts out for -------------------------------$250
I ordered 10 more sets of stencils and landing gear-----------------------$140
I have a guess on the paint of about---------------------------------------- $250
Gran total of this project is or will be out of pocket----------------------$5,521
I have sold to date 35 units. So $5,521 divided by 35 is $157 per unit.
After a total of over 2 1/2 years of work and a cost of $157 out of pocket per unit.
I will make $143 per unit that will take 2 days to make.
So for the guys who say that this kit is too much money.
Well they just can kiss my azz.
To harsh ?
I think Toy-R-Us is still selling that Chap Mei piece of crap for $30 .
In this hobby it has to be a labor of love at this point, we all appreciate the work and skill you put into your work Pickel!
I'm amazed at the stuff you've managed to create over the last decade I've been involved in the hobby. This will really be your Pièce De Résistance!
(Until that A-10 comes out!)
I'm amazed at the stuff you've managed to create over the last decade I've been involved in the hobby. This will really be your Pièce De Résistance!
(Until that A-10 comes out!)
Hey Guys ,
I think that I may have tackled the one thing I have been worrying about since I have started this project.
The main rotor hub.
I know that the resin that I use would not be strong enough to hold the blades up . So I have been working on a skeleton that would.
I have no skills at all soldering so I have used an epoxy to hold the parts together . FAILER.
Then I used thick super glue with the blades inserted . It held for about 6 months until I dropped something on the hub by accident. FAILER .
Then I saw this and watched the video .
Resistance Soldering Unit
So I paid the $130 and had it shipped. I used it Saturday and what a complete success.
Insert releasing doves here !!!
I will do my best to try another photo carrier and post some pics.
Once again , Photo bucket must die !!!
I think that I may have tackled the one thing I have been worrying about since I have started this project.
The main rotor hub.
I know that the resin that I use would not be strong enough to hold the blades up . So I have been working on a skeleton that would.
I have no skills at all soldering so I have used an epoxy to hold the parts together . FAILER.
Then I used thick super glue with the blades inserted . It held for about 6 months until I dropped something on the hub by accident. FAILER .
Then I saw this and watched the video .
Resistance Soldering Unit
So I paid the $130 and had it shipped. I used it Saturday and what a complete success.
Insert releasing doves here !!!
I will do my best to try another photo carrier and post some pics.
Once again , Photo bucket must die !!!
Thanks Digler,
I will look into that .
This is a call out to all of you Russian experts.
I am trying to get my order of paint in for the full builds .
So I need to know the exact paint colors that I will need.
I know Ammo of Mig has the cockpit colors kit and I will be using that.
They also have modern helo paint colors but I am not sure what modern helos they go to.
I need a color call out for Model Masters enamel and if not Tamiya Arylic
1. Afganny War Dark brown on tan over sky blue
2. Cold War Green on tan over sky blue
3. Modern Green on light gray over sky blue.
I need help on this ASAP so I can get my order in.
Model Masters paint may be discontinued in the near future .
Lots of Hind pictures.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/mi-24-hind/
I will look into that .
This is a call out to all of you Russian experts.
I am trying to get my order of paint in for the full builds .
So I need to know the exact paint colors that I will need.
I know Ammo of Mig has the cockpit colors kit and I will be using that.
They also have modern helo paint colors but I am not sure what modern helos they go to.
I need a color call out for Model Masters enamel and if not Tamiya Arylic
1. Afganny War Dark brown on tan over sky blue
2. Cold War Green on tan over sky blue
3. Modern Green on light gray over sky blue.
I need help on this ASAP so I can get my order in.
Model Masters paint may be discontinued in the near future .
Lots of Hind pictures.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/mi-24-hind/
It does help but I can not make out the first one .
So the last one I am going to use for the Afgahn livery .
Is every one good with this ?
Guys I really need help with this.
So the last one I am going to use for the Afgahn livery .
Is every one good with this ?
Guys I really need help with this.
Here are some links, that you can use as an Afghan model:
??-24 ? ???????.?? ? ????????? ??????, ??????? ?????????
http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/41/pics/1_20.jpg
http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/41/pics/1_12.jpg
??-24 ? ???????.?? ? ????????? ??????, ??????? ?????????
http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/41/pics/1_20.jpg
http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/41/pics/1_12.jpg
It looks like MM 1701 (Military brown) is recommended for the Afghan war scheme. I'm not familiar with Afghan Livery so I don't know how close the two are and which would be closest to the *actual* color.
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Since I rely on Model Master Acryl for my customs this concerned me greatly...I did some googling and seems it is only the enamel line - some 133 colors mostly the military ones that are going away. Sorry for model builders - but happy I don't have to switch paints...I have not been happy with any other brand really...
You guys have been great in helping me with the color call outs and I think that I have them all !!
Thanks again.
Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back in the saddle again.
How long will it take me to change over all of this post's pictures ? :shock:
Thanks again.
Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back in the saddle again.
How long will it take me to change over all of this post's pictures ? :shock:
I had to remake this piece . In actuality it was a fence to protect the radio gear behind the pilots seat. It was put there on the Static display Hind.
When I made it I was unhappy but figured will is almost out of sight .
Well I remade it and here is the new radio panel.
Here is the real thing.
All of the large molds are made. I split all of the parts and took all of the med. to large parts and sent all of the tiny parts to Daremo . But unfortunately I have not heard from him in 2 weeks. I hope he is well and is making parts or molds.
I will start production of the big parts this weekend.
The new resin that I am using takes 4 hours to cure so I will finish the conformal fuel tanks this weekend as well as start remolding the 222 and making the 223 parts. I will be busy this weekend. :shock:[/quote]
When I made it I was unhappy but figured will is almost out of sight .
Well I remade it and here is the new radio panel.
Here is the real thing.
All of the large molds are made. I split all of the parts and took all of the med. to large parts and sent all of the tiny parts to Daremo . But unfortunately I have not heard from him in 2 weeks. I hope he is well and is making parts or molds.
I will start production of the big parts this weekend.
The new resin that I am using takes 4 hours to cure so I will finish the conformal fuel tanks this weekend as well as start remolding the 222 and making the 223 parts. I will be busy this weekend. :shock:[/quote]
:hijack:
OK all of the big molds are made .
I finally got hold of Daremo and he is back in the sadle .
There is a slight issue with the main fuselage and or turtle deck .
They are off by about 1/18th of an inch in width off.
I am not sure if it is the main fuse of turtle deck.
Doug ( Daremo) will be sending me a copy of the canopy frame to see what the issue is.
Once I find out what the problem and I will fix it before the parts go out
Everything else seems to be working out fine .
I will be using Trumpeter's directions modified to suit this build.
I have had online directions on other builds but because of Photobucket they are in limbo .
Better to have them in hand for a build anyway.
Dare I say that the kits will ship this month ?
Cross you fingers but DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATH !!!
YT
PVANROY------------------ x 2
SALTYMARINE-------------Full build !! Brown on tan
LEE PATERSON------------Full Build !! The first !! Green on tan
BLACK DRAGON ONE -----Full Build !! Modern green on light gray
COREY-D
TOM EDWARDS X 4 ---3 full builds !!!!!!!!!!!!! 1x Brown on tan
KERRY MOZINGO
SLOGAN-----------------Full build !! Brown on tan
ROBBIE PIERCE
MORGUHN
JORGE BAHAMONDE X 2 !! Pm
Jay !!!
Grunt -----------------full build !!
Helo Driver
Alf
TOOL
Hellpop
Margras 77------------Full build 11 Green on tan
C130IM X 2 !!!
Keith B
Harden Steel------------Full build !! Green on gray
NSA----------------------Full build !!! Green on Gray
Bird Dog
Rschaap
Nash
Fred D ( e-bay )
Darren from Canada
Ron L (e-bay )
Brian W (e-bay)
Joseph A (e-bay)
John L (e-bay)
Lance (e-bay)
Feris
41 kits !!!
13 full builds !!!
I finally got hold of Daremo and he is back in the sadle .
There is a slight issue with the main fuselage and or turtle deck .
They are off by about 1/18th of an inch in width off.
I am not sure if it is the main fuse of turtle deck.
Doug ( Daremo) will be sending me a copy of the canopy frame to see what the issue is.
Once I find out what the problem and I will fix it before the parts go out
Everything else seems to be working out fine .
I will be using Trumpeter's directions modified to suit this build.
I have had online directions on other builds but because of Photobucket they are in limbo .
Better to have them in hand for a build anyway.
Dare I say that the kits will ship this month ?
Cross you fingers but DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATH !!!
YT
PVANROY------------------ x 2
SALTYMARINE-------------Full build !! Brown on tan
LEE PATERSON------------Full Build !! The first !! Green on tan
BLACK DRAGON ONE -----Full Build !! Modern green on light gray
COREY-D
TOM EDWARDS X 4 ---3 full builds !!!!!!!!!!!!! 1x Brown on tan
KERRY MOZINGO
SLOGAN-----------------Full build !! Brown on tan
ROBBIE PIERCE
MORGUHN
JORGE BAHAMONDE X 2 !! Pm
Jay !!!
Grunt -----------------full build !!
Helo Driver
Alf
TOOL
Hellpop
Margras 77------------Full build 11 Green on tan
C130IM X 2 !!!
Keith B
Harden Steel------------Full build !! Green on gray
NSA----------------------Full build !!! Green on Gray
Bird Dog
Rschaap
Nash
Fred D ( e-bay )
Darren from Canada
Ron L (e-bay )
Brian W (e-bay)
Joseph A (e-bay)
John L (e-bay)
Lance (e-bay)
Feris
41 kits !!!
13 full builds !!!
Me to.
Possibly at the end of next week ???????
ALRIGHT GUYS WE ARE DOWN TO THE LAST KIT AND I HAVE IT ON E-BAY.
$400 plus about $20 for shipping.
I am not sure if the molds will make anymore .
The parts are looking good coming out of the mold.
This is your last chance to get one of these .
BBI 21st Century 1/18th Scale Resin Mi-24 Hind Model Kit | eBay ... 1558.l2649
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Looks sold! Good job!
Are you going to number these anywhere? Would be kind of cool to have it numbered since you only made 40. Like behind a little flap or something.
Are you going to number these anywhere? Would be kind of cool to have it numbered since you only made 40. Like behind a little flap or something.