Mach82 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) These photos are the result of a GB diorama that I built earlier this year. This depicts a routine field service of a Rhodesian Air Force Alouette III K Car undergoing a periodic tail rotor shaft and gear box lube + refuelling. During this period of the Rhodesian conflict, these aircraft carried very little in the way of insignia and very limited service stencils. A key element of the 'Fire Force' concept, the K Car was equipped with a side firing 20mm Hispano canon and carried a crew of 3, the pilot, technician (gunner) and the army commander who would direct the operation. The K Car was identified with the letter K formed from masking tape/duct tape hastily stuck to the side of the aircraft. These helicopters were highly modified for operation in the bush environment with the most obvious mods being the 'elephant ears' dust filters and anti strella exhaust shroud. Please enjoy the photos .... Thanks for dropping by. Edited July 19, 2016 by Mach82 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 great work with that midget! it´s already small in 1/50... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Excellent work, not sure why but the Alouette is one of my favourite helicopters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Please enjoy the photos .... Thanks for the invitation Mark. I certainly did ! :thumbsup2: You've floored me with another great build and I hadn't even recovered from your Hawker Hunter My corner may very well throw the towel in. mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes !!! Fantastic work you did there. Congratulations. Polo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for the invitation Mark. I certainly did ! :thumbsup2: You've floored me with another great build and I hadn't even recovered from your Hawker Hunter My corner may very well throw the towel in. mike Thanks Mike .... But don't throw in any towels just yet .... I can't get an airliner to look half as good as any of your fantastic builds ... I am going to give the B720 a go later this year and might have to tap in to some tips from your airliner magic touch. great work with that midget! it´s already small in 1/50... Cheers Reini It sure is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Excellent work, not sure why but the Alouette is one of my favourite helicopters. Thanks Andrew . Mine too .... don't know what it is though Yes !!! Fantastic work you did there. Congratulations. Polo. Cheers Polo. It was fiddley and a lot harder than I first thought however I did have fun building it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_7713 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Wow! Very nice John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Wonderful model and great presentation! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Very nice indeed,.....great subject. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Superb build and Dio` Mark, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Knowing how small the kit is makes your rendition all the more remarkable. As for the addition of that cannon. I hate to think of the noise it made, not to mention the smoke in that cramped cabin. The interior noise of the helicopter itself was loud enough. I know personally because I had the pleasure of flying in one of the Irish Air Corps Alouettes, no 211, as part of a four man 'stick' when I was a member of the army reserve flying out of a barracks just south of the border with Northern Ireland. It was a tight fit and the noise was insane. There were two rules, no berets so they wouldn't be sucked into the engine and your thumb had to held over the muzzle of our FN FALs in case we poked the pilot in the head. Brings back memories. Isn't it time for a good 1/48th scale version? Sadly with Heller gone that may never happen. Edited July 20, 2016 by noelh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 That's an excellent little K car, nice to see this, very nice dio too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Very, very nice! Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is a great duo, plenty going on and natural looking terrain Then wow, there's a superb Allouette Yes I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Fantastic! Lively scene - well done! I've also wanted to do a K Car for ages though lacked the courage. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 A good looking model. Having built one I know how fiddly they are. I bet that 20mm made it rattle a bit! Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Stunning, incredible given the scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Lovely job- that simple diorama really adds another element to the build. Very well considered! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for all your kind comments guys. They are really much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviapassionmaquette Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 wow ! great work...i like your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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