1/18 scale Pavehawk windows.

[G.I.EDDIE]

looks good...can't wait to get mine...

[pcsguy88]

Originally Posted by pcoughran

Here's some pics of mine. Not finished yet, but starting to look pretty good.
http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/v...ic.php?t=20462

That looks amazing. I would consider buying 1 assembled, but reading about taking apart the Pavehawk turned me away. You did an impressive job matching paints!

[pcoughran]

Originally Posted by pcsguy88

That looks amazing. I would consider buying 1 assembled, but reading about taking apart the Pavehawk turned me away. You did an impressive job matching paints!

pcsguy88,
I didn't take apart the pave hawk, so if that is your concern I say go for it. I originally was going to turn it into an RC so started to take screws out and stripped a couple so couldn't get it apart. Anyway, you can cut the windows (where miniguns go) out real easy if you go with Pickelhaube's window inserts. I originally was going to use styrene myself and close the "holes" after cutting out the windows so I used an exacto and very fine tooth modelling saw to cut very exact openings - took a while and a few exacto blades.
If you use Pickel's window inserts you can just dremel out the windows takes less than 5 minutes. His pop right in and cover up any jagged edges. I didn't even have to glue them in as they are very snug fit.
The winglets where the external fuel tanks attach come off real easy as well just need a screw driver to use as a lever to pry them out. I can send you to a link with instructions to do it if you want - again takes less than 5 minutes.
I used a screwdriver to pry out the seats on the inside of the cabin as well which I could get out without taking anything apart.
Matching paints was as easy as taking the tail elevator to Home Depot and getting a paint match with Acrylic Flat finish paint in a sample size can ~$3 per can - got 3 colors. I used a makeup pad to dab it on and a fine brush for hard to reach areas - looks like an airbrushed finish for the most part. You may even be able to airbrush it on but it's pretty thick so didn't mess with that.

[pcsguy88]

Originally Posted by pcoughran

Matching paints was as easy as taking the tail elevator to Home Depot and getting a paint match with Acrylic Flat finish paint in a sample size can ~$3 per can - got 3 colors. I used a makeup pad to dab it on and a fine brush for hard to reach areas - looks like an airbrushed finish for the most part. You may even be able to airbrush it on but it's pretty thick so didn't mess with that.

Now that's using your head. I certainly do not need any temptation to hunt down a Pavehawk and order the parts. I cleared all my modern out last summer and would be wise to stick with 1:16 tanks to keep the boss happy.

[pcsguy88]

Looks like I might have a Blackhawk on it's way.

[oddball]

Originally Posted by pcsguy88

Looks like I might have a Blackhawk on it's way.

you jerk! always a step ahead of me!!! congrats bro. now lets make schematics to put l.e.d lights in her and rc it!!!