Harbin Z-19 1:72 Dream Model
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Łukasz GlińskiVery neat and plus for a unique topic! 👍
I'm still trying to find one for me as well
Maksim Kurmaz autorHi Lukasz, if you don't like 1:48, maybe try to find on Aliexpress - I've got it from there.
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Well, building this model was mostly fun. It is not complex at all, quite accurate, and has more fine details that earlier models of Dream model.
As with most of helicopters from this vendor, it is a conversion from the Dauphin model to this one, as in the real world, adding to the fun. You can find the original molds plus a couple of additional sprues with the parts of Z-19. The fit is nearly perfect but I struggled to fill the seam of the fuselage, so I left the bottom one untreated not to make things worse. The parts are mostly clean and crisp. The cockpit is not very detailed but for the 1:72 it is quite OK: the seats with PE belts, decal-based instruments, control sticks, etc.
My canopy was a bit defected with visible stains here and there, and I tried several chemicals (isopropyl alcohol, white spirit, solvent) to clean it but nothing helped. In general, the canopy fits very well and has decent thickness.
Regarding the paints, I mixed 3 parts of NATO Black and 1 part of US Dark Green to give a very slight shade of green, as per the photos I found. It seems I've captured the color correctly, it is almost black but not dark green.
Unfortunately, my model sustained damage at the late stage of assembly after falling from the table. I tried to assemble it but here and there the parts are a bit off position 🙁 The second seat fell off and I didn't risk removing the canopy to fix it. So guys, be careful with your models and glue the interior down carefully.
As I strive to include each and every helicopter in my collection, this Z-19 model is a very nice addition. I'll definitely by a 1:48 kit from Trumpeter as soon as I know where to put another box 🙂
