CedB Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yes, I know, it's a helicopter! I've not had much love for these spinny-winged things in the past, especially after my pathetic attempt to actually fly one of the smaller ones some years ago. Recently, after spending time with some BMers here on BM and in real life (you know who you are), I've grown to like them. A bit. Well, early ones anyway. I mentioned my growing, er, love in a post recently and posted that I would really like to model one of those bubble nosed ones, you know like the one in Whirlybirds: I remember watching the TV show as a kid. Ahhh, the memories. Within minutes (or so) @TheBaron had PM'd me and offered me this: What a kind and generous man he is. Thanks Tony, it's a real pleasure to know you matey The parcel duly arrived and Tony had included a photocopy of the Radio Times from 1959: 5:15, just after Blue Peter. I would have been five or six then. Bless. Tony also enclosed these: Unicorn sanding sticks! Aha, have we finally found the secret of his marvellous modelling skills? The kit had two part trees: …with some very nice detail: …and of course the bubble: I'd like to model her as a UK version, obviously, and found that the Historic Army Aircraft Flight Trust has one, XT131, still flying. There's a video of her displaying at Dunsfold in 2016 here. I've also found some photos and PM'd one of our members in the hope I can get some more. Strangely excited to get this started. Even if it doesn't have wings. No, despite Tony's kindness, I won't be re-building the 'fuselage' in brass, sorry. 16 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Interesting that the three in the bottom photo from that first link are carrying 'Police' as well as 'Army' titles.... ....of course, there's always the pretty two-tone blue ones - I remember seeing them display back in the day: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Looking forwards to this episode of 'Watch With Ced'. 😁 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Looking forwards to this episode of 'Watch With Ced'. 😁 As long as he isn't overly-influenced by his childhood viewings of Blue Peter, and simply goes "Here's one I made earlier"! 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Me too I have a couple of real photos somewhere, they'll be in the post once I uncover them I had a flight in a Jet Ranger, guess what was hangared next to it? And guess who took handy photos? Going to enjoy this one, I gave my kit away to last year's club charity build but the sod didn't build it Might look for one at Halifax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Gooood !! Ced is turning to chopper, sorry spinning to choppers !! So, no brass tail on this one ??? I saw somewhere that there is a PE set for it...😈 Well, I'll take a seat at the bar if there's still some room !! And if you don't mind of course !! So, the secret is pink unicon clad sanding stick ?? Sincerely CC 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) If Ced does a pretty red one, perhaps he and Perdu might be persuaded to do a joint display? Edited January 11, 2020 by andyf117 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, andyf117 said: Interesting that the three in the bottom photo from that first link are carrying 'Police' as well as 'Army' titles.... ....of course, there's always the pretty two-tone blue ones - I remember seeing them display back in the day: [snip pic] Thanks Andy - oooh, Blue Eagles, weren't they a display team? Going to be XT131 as a ) she's early UK and b ) there are decals in the kit for the tiny serials! 33 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Looking forwards to this episode of 'Watch With Ced'. 😁 Thanks Tony, couldn't have happened without your kind kit donation 27 minutes ago, andyf117 said: As long as he isn't overly-influenced by his childhood viewings of Blue Peter, and simply goes "Here's one I made earlier"! Nah, the Radio Times shows it was Christopher Trace and Leila Williams in those days - I don't remember them 'cheating'! 27 minutes ago, perdu said: Me too I have a couple of real photos somewhere, they'll be in the post once I uncover them I had a flight in a Jet Ranger, guess what was hangared next to it? And guess who took handy photos? Going to enjoy this one, I gave my kit away to last year's club charity build but the sod didn't build it Might look for one at Halifax Thanks Bill Your help will, as always, be appreciated. 15 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Gooood !! Ced is turning to chopper, sorry spinning to choppers !! So, no brass tail on this one ??? I saw somewhere that there is a PE set for it...😈 Well, I'll take a seat at the bar if there's still some room !! And if you don't mind of course !! So, the secret is pink unicon clad sanding stick ?? Sincerely CC Hi CC and welcome! I did look for the PE (including the tail) but no luck 5 minutes ago, andyf117 said: If Ced does a pretty red one one, perhaps he and Perdu might be persuaded to do a joint display: Thanks Andy Now then, there's a line up. I said I couldn't wait to start: It's not very clear from the instructions but I think the little cooler goes like this: I'm not glueing that belt anywhere until I'm sure where it goes. Now, I know this lot is going to be mostly hidden but I want to make a nice job of it so I'll try and find some pictures: The instructions say silver and black. Boring. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Ced Mon Ami, I will only exhort you to remember It is an ITALERCOPTER Just saying I will be happy to display mine if you are displaying yours... 😉 😇 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Well Ced, I will sit at the back and watch this from the bar. It will be interesting to see what you can make of this kit. Beer anyone? Simon. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Well Ced, I will sit at the back and watch this from the bar. It will be interesting to see what you can make of this kit. Beer anyone? Simon. Pint of Peculier if you'll be so kind 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, CedB said: Thanks Andy Now then, there's a line up. 1968, RAF 50th at Abingdon - those were the days... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Weren't they, didn't get to snag any Bilvedere interior shots any time did you My next excursion is delayed for lack of innards info Er, asking for a friend. Honest He's probably lurking from the wind in his polytunnel as we chat... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, perdu said: Pint of Peculier if you'll be so kind No problem sir, a fine beer if may say so myself. Simon. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CedB said: Started here. A helicopter. An early one. bloomin 'eck and we're off again help me someone please help 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Is there room for one more? I remember Whirlybirds as well.....................................showing my age now! Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, perdu said: Weren't they, didn't get to snag any Bilvedere interior shots any time did you Not my pic, Bill - an openly-downloadable one, replacing the originally linked-to version which I hadn't immediately noticed was ATI copyrighted (as seen in Ced's quote)... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Hello Ced. Now two Wip on the run. Will make it more difficult to switch over just in time. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Beer anyone? Doom Bar, pint of, for the drinking of, please Simon. Busy already isn't it - and he only posted the link 3 hours ago! Still nice comfy bar stools back here! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Just now, keefr22 said: Doom Bar, pint of, for the drinking of, please Simon. Busy already isn't it - and he only posted the link 3 hours ago! Still nice comfy bar stools back here! Keith Ah Doom Bar, another fine ale sir, 1 pint coming up Keith. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Whaaaat? You are building an Italeri Helicopter? With another WIP already running? Whaaat? Ciao 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Ooh, a spinning wing thingy, and from Ced too! I think there might have been a Watch With Mother called Mr Ced, about a man who disappeared into his room and came out with something different each time! Or maybe it was The Clangers.... not too sure yet, update soon! Pint of Spitfire for me, very kind of you Simon! Ian 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I remember seeing seeing the Blue Eagles doing a display in an Aberdeen park when I was a youngster. The actual display went without incident but the team also had a Westland Scout as a support vehicle which obviously created a greater downdraft than the Sioux. When the Scout departed, the wooden benches at the edges of the park were blown in all directions. It’s a miracle someone wasn’t flattened by flying furniture. If there’s any beer left, I’d love to sit in for this. Craig. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, limeypilot said: Pint of Spitfire for me, very kind of you Simon! As you wish sir, another great ale. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Beer anyone? Simon. Got any connections in Paraguay? Apparently the only place on the planet where my favourite beer is still available... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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