OzH Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) While tidying up some old paperwork, I came across this: It’s my old log from when I tried going for Army Air Corps Pilot Inside is the log for the 13 hours I completed as part of the grading process, unfortunately, I didn’t get past this point in the selection process, but always had a fondness for the good old Chipmunk and planned to build one as some point. So as part of the Trainer Group Build, I have decided to do just that using the beautifully crafted Heritage Aviation 1/48 offering The kit is resin with vac formed canopies (plural as Ian has included a few in the box) decals and instructions So my plan will be to build the Heritage Chippie in the marking of one out of my log book, WB693 S, which, I believe, is still flying today in New Zealand Edited May 2, 2014 by OzH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Nice and with a pesonal touch too! The kit is unknown to me so look forward to seeing how this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Great. I've been eyeing up this kit so I will be following with interest. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very nice choice - I quite like the Heritage offerings. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlstavros Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Nice to see someone doing this kit, I thought about doing mine for the GB but didn't think mine would compare too well to mikes excellent review build on here! I'll be watching this one with interest. Cheers, Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 So, back from a weeks family ski holiday. Arrived home at 11 last night, car's unloaded, roof box away in the shed, washing machine is on, time for some Chipmunk action... Parts removed and cleaned up Cockpit ready for primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Some progress to report on the Chippie Interior painted and the instrament panel given the Mike Grant treatment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Looking good there OzH - nice detail on that kit! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wow - those decals make really nice instruments. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 A great start mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Not much of a build thread I'm afraid, but here she is finished!! More pictures in the gallery 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham77 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi OzH, great little chipmunk. i am building the Bulldog from Heritage and was wondering which decals you used for the intstrument panels as they will definitely improve the Bulldog as they have your Chippie. Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi Graham Thanks for the compliment.. The instrument panel decals are by Mike Grant, his website can be found here They are listed as scale specific, but I have 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 and mix and match as I need to Ta Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That looks like a really neat little plane and model. I used to fly in these in the 1960s whilst in the ATC, flying out of Filton. Brings back many happy memories. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Really nice Chippie. I have now bought this kit - I hope mine looks as good as yours when finished. I also have happy memories of this little aircraft. It was in one of these that I made my first flight ever, in the ATC as Max did. Fantastic finish. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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