kiwitrogg Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) Hi All Here’s my latest completion, the Revell 1/48 Chinook HC.Mk.1 depicting ZA671 with artwork celebrating the 75th anniversary of 7 Sqn back in 1989. This one was chosen from the stash by sister who was visiting from the UK and who is well used to the sound of these things whomping away in the distance back home…..thanks Sis ! After the marathon of the two SEAC B-24s of last year, I was hoping that this one would be a little quicker and easier. But while the kit itself didn’t present too many problems, it did still take me about 4 months to complete. Years before I bought the kit, I’d snapped up the Italeri detail set at a pretty good 90% off; I used the relevant parts of this with much of it invisible in the cockpit unfortunately. I added a couple of bits of wire to the searchlight, hoists and hooks, and weathering is pretty much restricted to replicating a dusty floors, tyres and steps. I didn’t get around to fitting the rear ramp actuators, and that suits me fine because I prefer it with the ramp door poised semi closed to show the Chinook shape off a bit better. So, here it is, comments good bad or indifferent welcome as usual. Cheers Gaz Thanks for looking in Edited February 4, 2019 by kiwitrogg 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very nice indeed. They regularly fly over my home in Kent. They're so distinctive even my kids id them long before they're visible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Fantastic,paintwork is first class must be a big beast in 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet-mech Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Such a lovely build. Congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That's a lovely looking build, first class job 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Nice neat and tidy build Gaz - well done. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Fantastic, one of my very favorite schemes. Superior craftsmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That looks very nice and in a great colour scheme. I am not a Chinook expert so could not identify any of the details you mention however I love the look of what you have modelled here. Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Cracking Chinook that! Cheshire must be about the only place they don't seem to fly over! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Lovely clean build Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very nice build. Well done for getting the look of the beast. Regards Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Fantastic finish she's a beaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Looks sharp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 What a beautiful job you`ve done of this,......... I saw the very same Wokka in this same scheme on exercise in Germany in 1989,....... obviously 7 Sqn were helping out 18 Sqn on what was a very big Brigade exercise. This is how I remember the Chinook in the grey/green/black scheme and it is lovely to see one in these colours, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) Lovely neat job. I had one of those fly past below me when I was hillwalking in Glenshee a few years ago. "Oh-ho," said one of my aviator mates, "He's flying IFR." "Instrument Flight Rules?" I asked, puzzled. "No. I Follow Road-signs." Probably a very old joke, but the first time I'd heard it. Edited February 4, 2019 by Hamiltonian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Lovely work. A Wokka in its original scheme, nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 21 hours ago, Simon382 said: Very nice indeed. They regularly fly over my home in Kent. They're so distinctive even my kids id them long before they're visible! I know what you mean, it's been about 20 years since I last heard one but I reckon I could still pick one out in a crowd (so to speak). Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 19 hours ago, stevej60 said: Fantastic,paintwork is first class must be a big beast in 1/48. .big........and that's before you even install the rotor blades 7 hours ago, tonyot said: What a beautiful job you`ve done of this,......... I saw the very same Wokka in this same scheme on exercise in Germany in 1989,....... obviously 7 Sqn were helping out 18 Sqn on what was a very big Brigade exercise. This is how I remember the Chinook in the grey/green/black scheme and it is lovely to see one in these colours, Cheers Tony Hi Tony, thanks. Grey and green all the way..........That's how I remember the RAF fleet. 7 hours ago, Hamiltonian said: Lovely neat job. I had one of those fly past below me when I was hillwalking in Glenshee a few years ago. "Oh-ho," said one of my aviator mates, "He's flying IFR." "Instrument Flight Rules?" I asked, puzzled. "No. I Follow Road-signs." Probably a very old joke, but the first time I'd heard it. Never heard that one before either, thanks 4 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: Lovely work. A Wokka in its original scheme, nice. The proper scheme. I never saw one in any other colour I don't think. Thanks everyone for your feedback Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Smooth airbrush work congratulations on a great paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Excellent job, lovely Chinhook, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Great looking Chinook there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Wooww!! Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Super job, loved RAF helos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Wow! That is a stunning model of my favourite helicopter. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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