Acadmey MH-53E Finished.

Andy W.
Fantastic Work Clifford. Great finish and stunning Detailwork on the Rotorhead. I should actually get my dragon back to the workbench

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you Very much Andy. I would like very much to see yours back on the bench. I decided to use a Satin coat instead of a flat coat. Most of the pictures I could find showed a somewhat shiny fairly clean aircraft. So that is what I went for.

Martin Oostrom
She is drop dead gorgeous!

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Martin. She was a fun build.

Michael Hickey
WoW.... She turned out real nice, well done Cliffy.👍👍👍

Clifford Keesler Author
Thanks Mikey, one day I will live up to your talents.

Michael Hickey
😳That day is coming much quicker than you realize.😢

Michael Phillips
That really turned out great Clifford! Very impressive.

So what are your thoughts on the kit now that you have finished it? I have both the Academy CH-53E and MH-53E kits, and look forward to building them some day...

Konrad -
Congrats Clifford very big and very impressive work!
Well done 👍

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you Michael and Konrad. @ Michael, once I got the multitude of ejector pin holes cleaned up it was a joy to build. I hope to get the CH-53 someday as well as the CH-46. Thank you Mikey, I will try and live up to your hopes.

Miro Herold
I like your Heli. So many tiny parts and the Rotors are well done.

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you very much Miro.

Donald Dickson II
I am getting tired of saying awesome job. You need to screw one up damn it.😉

Clifford Keesler Author
Thanks Donald. I did screw one up recently an Acadmey Mirage III. I forgot to put any weight in the nose, so I poured some BB's through the nose wheel well followed by a copious amount of super glue. DUUUUHHHH bye bye canopy. LOL.

Donald Dickson II
Well that makes me feel better.😉 LOL Totally joking. That sucks. I forgot on one build and was able to cut the gear well further, lift the plastic and jam some shot in. I used white glue on that one. The C-97 I did didnt call for it and I didnt think of it. I said to hell with it and used a piece of clear sprue to hold it up.

Clifford Keesler Author
Yea, we forget sometimes. Am trying to figure out how to jam some nose weight into my T-38 I am building, as I forgot it before closing up the fuselage. Luckly the bottom of the node is still open just below the cockpit. Happy thanksgiving my friend, hope you and yours have a Happy and safe one.

Donald Dickson II
My thanks Clifford and you as well sir.

Neuling
Top job! Deserves better presentation!

Clifford Keesler Author
Thank you Neuling. I agree my photo skills are not very good, I need to make me a photo booth.