1/48 Kitty Hawk Super Seasprite SH-2G

Gallery Article by Jens Gerber on May 22 2018

 

      

The kit in the box gives the impression of a perfect kit, but you should study the reports in the net exactly, of the enthusiasm then nothing left.

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The build process was a pain with 1000 new surprises and trouble you do not want. Examples, the windows do not fit in the doors, I thought I had some of the Kamow Ka 27 in my hand, Eject tags at very concise. The components are scattered on the frame, the search probably takes more time than the construction.  The division of the components and the construction of the parts make even much more work necessary at the end still, if one compares the original pictures, then assemblies are absolutely wrong suggested.  I would say, a model for very experienced modellers with extreme patience, good and perfect tools and probably also with the appropriate time, often you sit real 4 hours just to get ready for the assembly.

As an accessory, I have used the Big Ed set, who builds the cargo space in the kit version, but then only needs the cockpit and the set for the straps.  From the kit only the windscreen wipers and grilles of the ventilation are used.

The base colors inside are Gray FS 36622 from Gunze Hobby Color H311, outside the helicopter is painted with Gray FS 36320 Gunze Hobby Color H 307.  Weathering and patina were done with school chalk and water a slight shade had quickly disappeared from the topcoat.

Much, a lot of work and a lot of problems, for unfortunately a lot of money, if I will try again a putty Hawk Helicopter? Well a model would be on the wish list, only for the next time I am supplied, trouble you do not have to pay.

Jens Gerber

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Photos and text © by Jens Gerber