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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: ed s on June 11, 2022, 06:46:20 AM

Title: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: ed s on June 11, 2022, 06:46:20 AM

Hi guys. Remember me?  I know it's been a while since I've posted.  The wife and I are busy traveling the country in our Sprinter Van camper and I haven't had a lot of modeling time. I did finish one WHIF this year.  This is the Atlantis re-issue of the old Aurora 1/72 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. All the interior and exterior details were scratchbuilt, except the bicycles which are Brengun photoetch.  The decals were done on my laser printer. 

Overall view
(https://i.imgur.com/L6PbH06l.jpg)

Starboard side
(https://i.imgur.com/Qo0yIvNl.jpg)

Close up of campground
(https://i.imgur.com/ajUfbJRl.jpg)

Port side showing kayaks and kayak carrier
(https://i.imgur.com/2EKypc1l.jpg)

Aft view showing ramp and bicycles
(https://i.imgur.com/ANLhR6Bl.jpg)

Interior view before assembly
(https://i.imgur.com/L77JbYCl.jpg)

Another interior view
(https://i.imgur.com/oqE6NBFl.jpg)

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: apophenia on June 11, 2022, 08:27:06 AM

Great stuff! I love the 'Van Life' interior  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: Old Wombat on June 11, 2022, 04:16:32 PM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 12, 2022, 02:29:02 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: Frank3k on June 12, 2022, 03:41:12 AM

Great job, Ed! Amazing work - you must have a great mobile workshop.

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: ed s on June 12, 2022, 06:37:38 AM

Quote from: Frank3k on June 12, 2022, 03:41:12 AM

Great job, Ed! Amazing work - you must have a great mobile workshop.

Some photos of my "mobile workshop"

This is what makes it mobile. My Winnebago ERA 24ft Mercedes Sprinter Van conversion. Great for 2 people. Beds, kitchen, bath, and living space.

(https://i.imgur.com/g4ZvleQl.jpg)

Here is my tool box/kit.  It has everything I need to make a model.  Tools, glues, paints, and other items.  In addition, I have a small padded box that I keep partially finished and finished models in to prevent damage while on the road. This photo was taken with the toolbox on the counter just inside the coach: you can see the refrigerator door behind it. All my painting is done with acrylic craft paints and acrylic artist tube paints.  I only use paintbrushes and no airbrush. Also, for painting, I use a limited palette. Primarily I use black, white, blue, yellow, and red with a few metallics and special colors. Everything is mixed to match the original colors.

(https://i.imgur.com/RkV2za7l.jpg)

This is to open top section of the tool box.

(https://i.imgur.com/Gd7IIATl.jpg)

This is one of the 3 plastic containers that fit in the tool box, showing some of its contents.

(https://i.imgur.com/AMIlvzpl.jpg)

And this was taken while working on a model in the coach.  Notice the brown plastic tray to help keep spills and small parts contained.

(https://i.imgur.com/p23fT11l.jpg)

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: Frank3k on June 12, 2022, 02:55:22 PM

Nice Tardis toolbox!

I have a bunch of those contact lens containers to use as palettes.

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 13, 2022, 01:17:52 AM

Quote from: ed s on June 12, 2022, 06:37:38 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/g4ZvleQl.jpg)

Now where might Ed have gotten his inspiration from...I wonder. ;)

Title: Re: Winnebago Helocamper
Post by: jcf on June 13, 2022, 04:28:14 AM

 :smiley:

I guess that would make it an S-61RV. ???

S-61R is the Sikorsky model number for the HH-3.   ;) 

Title: Hmmm...
Post by: Inactive II on June 13, 2022, 04:36:40 AM

Can It Do Ludicrous Speed?

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjnxmQK6/JGQVZa.gif)

Take On Fleets Of Harvester Interceptors Single-Handed?

(https://i.postimg.cc/4N9h9TtG/tumblr-o27hauz-IP71qcjzvuo5-500.gif)

Take On The Count?

(https://i.postimg.cc/xT2bM4Pb/count.gif)

Save The World?

(https://i.postimg.cc/bY6K27Pm/giphy.gif)

Fly Me To Heaven?

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTVT37G0/519352428-1226550.gif)

Nope, Not Before 2022's Taxes Are Paid

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDPyGnnx/giphy-1.gif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJty35kB/tumblr-mmtknq0-QDP1qa45c1o2-500.gif)