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My next entry for this group build is the 1/72nd Alouette II kit produced by Extratech from the Czech Republic in 1998 and it has been sat in my stash for a while. The kit consists of a lot of PE in a fairly soft brass sheet, some very nicely cast resin (especially for the period) and the cockpit bubble vacformed in very thin sheet. A small decal sheet and what look at first sight look like comprehensive instructions completes the package. The Sud Aviation Alouette II was the first production turbine helicopter and first flew in 1955 and about 1300 were built. My model will be an Army Air Corps version, Two were ordered in 1958 for evaluation purposes and a further 15 bought as stopgaps as the Scout was taking longer to develop than first anticipated. They remained in service until 1988 serials were, XN132-3, XP966-7, XR232 and XR376-XR387 Of course the tailboom will be made of flat rather than tubular pieces, but I think I can live with that in the interests of getting the kit built. I have made a start on the fuselage and engine. The instructions are less helpful than they look. I feel this is going to be challenging.- 26 replies
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