825 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I started this for the Helicopter GB but it was a real challenge. I'd seen stuff mentioned about Mach 2 kits needing a bit of real modelling and boy oh boy do they need it. On the good side is the shape looks right and it gluedtogether really well and strong, even the small bits. Which is just as well with sanding needed. On the debit side they have loads of flash, the transparencies are about 2mm thick and for this build none fitted. There is also a need to do some detailing, but with limited run kits I can cope with lack of cockpit detail, aerials and antennae. The end of the WIP can be found at http://www.britmodel...land-dragonfly/ and there is a link there to the first part in the GB.The biggest challenge was the transparencies and there are both a fair few cockpit windows, and the nose which is all plexiglass (I assume). The windows were trimmed sanded and polished with polishing cloths, multiple times and given a coat of Kleer eventually. They are smooth and generally fit but there are marks on them I could not remove, but I'll live with them. The nose was too narrow for the fuselage leading to filling and sanding ad nauseam. Not perfect but from a distance, I'll live with. Finished as WG670 (932) of the RNAS Lossiemouth Station Flight in 1955. Painted with Xtracrylix EDSG and Sky and transfers from a mix of Xtradecal and Microscale from the stash.Enjoy this version of the FAA's first widely used chopper. I'd like to do a silver or even blue grey one but I don't think I have the patience to do another. Hope folks like it 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Excellent result from what is apparently a very difficult kit, well done! Richard in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Really nice to see this one finished. Congratulations! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 It all came togeather in the end well done Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Anyone that gets one of these completed gets top marks in my book! Well done. Mind you its not a pretty helicopter is it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nice work on an beguiling aircraft. Hoping to build a vacform version of the same in the near future so delighted to have seen yourself for inspiration Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Welcome to the world of Mach 2. Working on something that small as well. Good job there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Very nice work on one of my favourite helicopters. These kits really do require a lot of patience, but the end result was definitely worth it! FredT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hearty round of applause for hammering this into submission And further high appreciation for the lovely scheme and finish, well done And contrary to FF's remark I think she's a very attractive little lady, I always stop and admire her sister up in the air in RAF Cosford's museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Great result from that horrible kit! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments. I definitely think this was a battle I have won. I rather like the Dragonfly and although I've only seen them on the ground in museums, pictures of them flying show, to me anyway, a rather graceful machine. Edited July 21, 2016 by 825 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ahh, a machine with STYLE! Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It has scrubbed up really well. And it looks good in FAA colours too. Time to build a new Airfix for a break! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroparkDave Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Good morning, I have recently scanned a load a unseen negatives from my father, who was at Lossiemouth in 1955. In them I have found these photos which I hope you enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroparkDave Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Another.. getting the hang of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sincerest congratulations. It sounds like that lived up to Mach 2's reputation but you have produced an excellent and rare result. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 14 hours ago, AeroparkDave said: Another.. getting the hang of it! Thanks Dave, lovely photos of the real helicopter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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