heloman1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 It's a while since I entered a GB but this one grabbed my attention and with plenty of early Airfix kits in my stash I knew I would have a suitable candidate. Choppers are my preferred taste, being an ex FAA maintainer (grubber). The Scout did sterling service in the jungles of Borneo, s my build has represented one of those, no particular unit . The basic kit is poorly detailed and the engine is undersize! So the strengthening strakes on the fuselage/tailboom were removed and replaced with stretched sprue. The cockpit had a added/corrected detail added, as did the main rotor gearbox and rotorhead. The engine is C Scale as is the tailrotor. Decals are from the Xtradecals range. The base is made from long sosatie sticks glued to a card base, stained and painted with the H to represent a jungle landing pad. Thanks for looking. Colin 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Well done Colin, I really like the extra detailing on the rotor and engine. Very impressive!! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Great work, good looking Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That’s turned out nice. Still hope for a new tool kit, and a Wasp... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Great to see a little Scout and a fine job it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesworth Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Nice work on a subject that doesn't get much attention. I had one of these kits, but I managed to crack the large clear part and kind of gave up. You inspire me to try again so that I can add a Wasp to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Very nice build! I remember the kit of old - but don't think I ever acquired one. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That's a smart little Scout, Colin, and a kit that I've never built. That's also the first time in years that I've seen/heard anybody mention 'sosaties'!! (Kebabs on skewers, for those not in South Africa 🙂) Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Impressive upgrading of the old kit! And the base shows that simple = effective, if creatively conceived. Smart modelling. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That looks great Colin - I’m actually in the process of doing one of these myself (with Air Graphics engine and bulged doors) and will pinch some of your ideas for improvements as well. is that some stray masking tape on the port side or has the co-pilot drawn the blinds??!! 😁 Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Lovely job Colin and it was nice to see it going together,..... the landing pad is just the icing on the cake mate! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Thanks everyone. Colin 16 hours ago, Pat C said: That looks great Colin - I’m actually in the process of doing one of these myself (with Air Graphics engine and bulged doors) and will pinch some of your ideas for improvements as well. is that some stray masking tape on the port side or has the co-pilot drawn the blinds??!! 😁 Pat Hi Pat, thanks, no it's excess cement from gluing the roof glazing!!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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