Customizing the New Ray 1/32 scale AH-64 Apache
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 12:24 pm
A couple weeks ago, I decided to customize the New Ray AH-64 Apache model with the goal to make the helicopter look better and less toyish than the stock version as well as practice some customizing techniques. I used one of those Testors kits of the New Ray model you can find at places like Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
There is a more detailed description of the model work I did in the "Customs and Mods" forum: http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... 35#p324835
Basically, I gave the model a complete repaint using a darker OD green; plugged the screw holes on the starboard side of the airframe; fully detailed the cockpit with crew figures; and made custom decals for the markings. The final result is not perfect by any means, but I wasn't shooting for 100% perfection in this case, just something to improve the look of the New Ray Apache.
Enjoy the photos
Photo of Stock New Ray/Testors Apache (not mine)
![Image](http://s32.postimg.org/a4knnx7k5/Testors_1.jpg)
Photos of my Custom New Ray/Testors Apache
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4218_zpsqlu0yqck.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4219_zps4tjc3sbp.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4224_zps41y3n8mb.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4217_zpswqxgamho.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4216_zpsmmpag5pf.jpg)
There is a more detailed description of the model work I did in the "Customs and Mods" forum: http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... 35#p324835
Basically, I gave the model a complete repaint using a darker OD green; plugged the screw holes on the starboard side of the airframe; fully detailed the cockpit with crew figures; and made custom decals for the markings. The final result is not perfect by any means, but I wasn't shooting for 100% perfection in this case, just something to improve the look of the New Ray Apache.
Enjoy the photos
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Photo of Stock New Ray/Testors Apache (not mine)
![Image](http://s32.postimg.org/a4knnx7k5/Testors_1.jpg)
Photos of my Custom New Ray/Testors Apache
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4218_zpsqlu0yqck.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4219_zps4tjc3sbp.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4224_zps41y3n8mb.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4217_zpswqxgamho.jpg)
![Image](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/tmanthegreat/IMG_4216_zpsmmpag5pf.jpg)