perdu Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Finishing off the series of nautical themed helicopters I started back when Pontius was a Pilate is the Airfix Whirlwind that I took back in time, even further back than when the kit was first released Sikorsky HRS-1 / H-19B from HMR-161at Panjong-ni, Korea c 1952 I am grateful to Richard for sending me a little present way back when I was working on the Merlin, not sure he expected this to come from Airfix's very ancient kit but it was a favourite of mine since it's release into the wild Some work was done on the upper cabin to sort out problems with the windows and the build was detailed here I hope you like These two shots have told me to do more to the wheels, I will Oh well, live and learn I will pop improved wheels shots in as they become available Bill 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 That's an absolute cracker, Bill. I look forward to seeing her at SMW! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 A dusky jewel from the 50s.😍 Incredibly evocative of an era Bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 It’s been a journey this one Bill, but well worth it, amazing little package 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Superb job Bill, a real pleasure to behold! I will observe from very close quarters at SMW! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Another lovely perdu chopper - beautiful work Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 A classic 'copter 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Ooooh smooth! Love the first shot Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 That's a bit nice. I'm still not sure the old Airfix kit is worthy of the skills you've put its way but the end result at least shows your skills in a good light & flatters the Airfix kit considerably. I do like the engine bay & drive train detail especially. The rest of it is OK too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 She’s a beauty!!!! 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 That is a very nice update of this old and bold kit! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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