Pete in a shed

Superb. Ive always loved this aircraft and it is a treat to see such a collection, built and finished to such a high standard.

Agreed, I think Russ would work his magic with his back ground skills. I think there are 1/48 kits of this aircraft knocking about. Pete

Hi all. I built this some time back, but as I dont recall seeing one of these on here I thought I would post it, Its from the Azur kit, very short run so lots of filling and sanding was needed all through the build. its finished using humbrol 27002 and Xtra Color varnishes. I hadnt seen this style of roundal for the South Vietnam Air Force before, so being a fan of something a bit different I finished it using the kit supplied South Vietnam decals. Thanks for stopping for a look, hope you like it. Pete. Thanks for looking Pete

Gorgeous. Fabulous work on all those open panels and the ensuing detailing. Pete

Well done, a nice clean finish. A good replica of the one in the museum. Pete

Neat precise work. Lovely build, well done. Pete

Another great CH53 build. Fabulous work Norbert. Pete

Great build Russ. I really like this scheme on Japanese planes, but I've never had the courage to have a go at re creating it. I have to say I cant see any evidence of the colours showing through the decals, it looks spot on to me as does all your work.. Pete

Great looking Dornier.. The precise work on the framing and cockpit interior is superb which I think always makes such a difference to a model. And well done in keeping the glass areas crystal clear. Pete

hello, like a Numpty I have managed to put my latest post (CH-37 Mojave) into the Vehicles RFI. Please could one of you fine administrators move it to the Aircraft RFI. Thanks and apologies Pete

Lordy! how did it get in here. If a moderator could put it in the Aircraft RFI I would be most grateful. Pete

Hello from the shed. As the model I'm making at the moment is a big one and will take some time to finish, I've decided to show a few of my older builds while I continue with it. I made this Special Hobby CH-37 a few years back. It appealed because of its insect like appearence. The kit does not have any internal detailing other than the cockpit and as I wanted to cut the front doors off to display in the open position I raided the spares box for some troop seats. These constituted a rudimentry cabin interior. I also replaced the moulded grills in the engine cowlings with fine metal mesh. I had read that the tanks provided in the kit were the wrong shape and size so purchased aftermarket items from Rotorcraft. The doors were detailed using plastic card and items from the spares box . The rotor head recieved a bit of detailing as well. The side door was cut in half and displayed in the open position. A thoroughly enjoyable build. Such a shame the cargo doors are not supplied separated from the fuselage sides as the gaping front end is one of the main features of this aircraft. Its finished using Xrtracolor enamals and varnishes, with a little Flory wash to bring out the panel details. Decals from the kit. The CH-37 was in service for ten years and saw active duty in both the Korean and Vietnam wars, It was also one of the last in service piston engined helicopters. Here's a few Pics, Hope you like it Thanks for looking. Pete

Beautifuly made Sycamore. The fine etch detailing is as you say a must for such a tiny subject. Many years ago when I was in the Air Training Corps I had the choice of an air experience flight in either a Sycamore or a Pembroke. I chose poorly😞 Pete

Totally agree, the wood framing just has to be wood!!, the metalwork on the engine must be metal!. Awesome work. Pete

Difficult to make acres of grey look interesting, but you have. The excellent finish really brings the model to life, and that cockpit is the bees knees. Pete