AliGauld Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hi There, I recently started rewatching M*A*S*H from the start with the movie and then the TV Series. (I've reached Series 5 so far) and got a hankering to try and build one of the helicoptrers. Most of the research was done on a frame by frame basis of the opening titles, where the Choppers have doors but all the following shots in the series don't. I'm assuming this was for filming purposes but decide to make mine without. Here I must give gracious thanks to @The Spadgent for giving me the answer to making the fuel tank from the kit ones. In the opening titles there is an overhead shot showing a whip aerial rather than a blade one so this was replaced with stretched spru. My only problem came with making the decals. Guess which idiot didn't realise there was a difference between laser and inkjet papers and ordered the wrong ones and as such the ink just melted away as I tried to put a sealing coat on it. Microscale almost to the rescue but they are still murky. They will do until I get inkjet paper when they will be replaced. Overall I'm pleased with the way it came out and it looks good from three feet away. Primed with UMP Grey Painted with Tamiya Medium Sea Grey, Olive Green, Nato Black, Chrome Silver, Clear Red, AK Extreme Aluminium. Thanks for looking and as always any comments or criticism welcome. Cheers, Alistair 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Your helicopter looks mighty fine to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That is an amazing build! I am sure the scale would be a real test of a modeller's skill and precision; which you passed with flying colours. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 9 hours ago, SAT69 said: Your helicopter looks mighty fine to me! Thanks that's very kind. 5 hours ago, kapam said: That is an amazing build! I am sure the scale would be a real test of a modeller's skill and precision; which you passed with flying colours. Congratulations! Many thanks for your very kind comment. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Brilliant build .........Remember ,suicide is painless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ron Pearcy said: Brilliant build .........Remember ,suicide is painless. You also that theme playing instantly when viewing this thread? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Ron Pearcy said: Brilliant build .........Remember ,suicide is painless. Many thanks both for your comment and for putting that wonderful earworm in my head again. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I started to hum the theme tune🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, Steve27752 said: I started to hum the theme tune🤣 It get in your head doesn't it. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Brilliant. Seems you have beaten me to the finish line. Glad the tank worked out well. Excellent stuff. I love the stretchers. I need to get to the bench quick sharp. 🤩 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Brilliant. Seems you have beaten me to the finish line. Glad the tank worked out well. Excellent stuff. I love the stretchers. I need to get to the bench quick sharp. 🤩 Johnny Thanks very much for your comment and your help with this. I'm looking forward to seeing the fruits of your very busy bench. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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