Courageous Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Here is my latest build off the bench. This is my interpretation of Revell's 1/72 EC-145 that was built 'nearly' OOB. The interior looked good but I had a fitting problem when trying to fit it into the fuselage; the seat headrests hit the interior roof. Nothing to it but to remove the headrests which couldn't be seen through the side windows anyway. The kit provides two 'hooked' skids but unfortunately they're both for the starboard side so a little mod was needed. Halfords white and Revell's red were applied for this REGA helo. Most of the decals were added but decided to leave off the 'teeny-weeny' ones. Didn't come out to badly and the 'better-half' likes it. Stuart 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 This chopper must be tiny and as a result the decals must have been fun to put on. I am impressed, really. Having said that, I spent all my youth in the Alps with Alouettes II and III, and I still believe they had far more character than these new fangled machines... OK, no point bitching about "progress". I will shut up! Congrats on a beautiful build! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks JR. I don't generally build helo's but it's could to go 'off piste' now and again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Very nice build and finish, love it. Can never have enough helis on the forum! Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nice looking chopper there, I have the REGA A-109 on the go at the moment, hopefully I'll get the scheme done as well as yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks @Dermo245. Fortunately, from point of view, I have only 2 helo's in the stash to do; a 1/72 Italeri HH-60J and some 1/72 Apache thing that was put in my hand to finish off. Thanks @NealParkes. My A-109 'REGA' WIP is The only other helo build I'd like to do would be REGA's planned replacement of the EC-145 with the Airbus H145. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Red,yellow and white on the same build. Your a braver man than I am.!! Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, glatisant said: Red,yellow and white on the same build. Your a braver man than I am.!! Lovely build. Thanks G. The colours were no big deal. The white is halfords primer and used as a basecoat for the Humbrol yellow and Revell red. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Nice looking EC 145 in great colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fabulous 'copter, in my preferred scale! I have long admired this kit in the stores but, for vaguely known reasons, have never added one to the stash. Your excellent build is a real inspiration for changing that status! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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