speedy Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Hi all. This I purchased this kit a couple of years ago at Telford when I had an idea of building a NI fit cab. As usual with my builds I build memories, having done 3 tours in Ulster starting in the 80’s these along with the Wessex are pinned in my memory. Moving on I wanted the boxing that had the PIP filters and the tiger meet boxing it was. The kit itself was obviously a design of the day so moaning is fruitless although the quality of the clear part is shocking and I feel I definitely got the Friday version. I wanted to add a bit of detail to the kit as I think for the pose I had in mind, too much would be on show. My original idea was a flyer with the 3 undercarriage legs lowered, a gun mounted and a Santa Clause in the other door. Alas I couldn’t find a suitable candidate so another option was chosen. Plan B was a 14 Int photographer hanging in the door way and I found a 3D printed figure on the bay in 1/32 scale. So the build pressed on and through research and advice from guys on here and on PPrune I modelled this cab of 1563 Flt which was part of 33 Sqn from Oct 94 and just prior to the application of the 2 tone green. The MRB are actually straight as the look slightly drooped in these photos. The whole disc is removable but the kit is mounted on the pole. The nose antenna were replaced with 0.28mm rod and looks quite well in this scale. Anyway I’m rubbish at photography but I took advantage of today’s sunshine and here we go. Build log is here 869E6AB0-A3D5-4738-8816-7ECCFAA46188 F74CCD14-2E19-46C9-9B44-4C515994B3F0 BF416798-7E39-4113-A388-F43D837EC97C 51852B87-275F-4B27-AC04-ED865CCE3436 7BD2D1F6-4D07-4739-8190-DF9332194839 B8AB78AB-D2FA-445A-9EAE-428FF4C9E3FE 5ECB3F9C-CF20-484D-A09A-6DF948084B91 4578ABA0-39B6-4EEA-8EA2-0E5C01394CA8 B907009A-F66D-4C72-A1D4-A9E64DEED7E3 6FFBCCD2-2008-49ED-88D1-B3D33AF877F2 6586A696-8DB6-47DE-9D88-7C2307470AF5 45E17CA2-DDD1-44D8-8309-6000ABB4C7D5 23B776BC-29C3-4A6B-9818-750FEE686E79 AA6E6796-6082-41E1-B64D-546DD06AF658 8397A977-8C37-4E69-A794-4874792698B3 5ECB3F9C-CF20-484D-A09A-6DF948084B91 My thanks go to Pete in Lins, Jabba, Rickoshea52, Benbow, tarlucan, Sammy da fish. I’m sorry if I’ve missed you out but it’s been a great example of everyone chipping in. I’m calling this one done and I’ll have a break before starting the next project. Thanks for watching, Steve. 62 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 An excellent result of patience, fortitude and hard work with this old kit. Well done Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Wonderful piece of art...made out of that old and raw kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Steve, a great result. I like the mounting too. Plus, believe it or not, as I was looking at the pics a Helicopter came fluttering over the house. So, thanks for the sounds effects too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That's pretty cool. I'm glad to see that the loadie and photog are wearing their monkey harnesses. Little details make the difference. I also pounced on the big seam in front of the rotors before recalling how the engine access doors actually worked. You brought a lot of memories back to me with this model. Thanks very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Well done on the finish Steve, glad you managed to finish it. Will use your wip as inspiration to get round to finally finishing mine. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Flipping awesome 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Very nice indeed. You have made a superb job of a difficult model, and done justice to it in full. Brings back memories. It's also nice to see an RW subject portrayed in forward flight, and not just lifting a load. I've bookmarked the build as I have a couple of Pumas in my must-build pile. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Beautifull build and finish,great presentation too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Cracking build there Steve finished to your usual high standard job well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Superb whirlybird! Love the tail rotor, absolute genius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Wow! Totally amazing! The figures inside really give it impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Outstanding….memories flooding back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I like when aircraft are displayed as if flying. Stunning result! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 A stunning build. Can't say I much fancy kneeling in that doorway, holding a camera still, at low level and with all that vibration (even with a harness!). Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 You`ve done a superb job on this one Steve,...... the extra work that you have done really stands out and I love the door gunner,....... I too have quite a close connection with the Puma and would like to do something similar,..... hope it turns out as nice mate. Is the hair on the 14 Int lad long enough??? Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 19 hours ago, tonyot said: You`ve done a superb job on this one Steve,...... the extra work that you have done really stands out and I love the door gunner,....... I too have quite a close connection with the Puma and would like to do something similar,..... hope it turns out as nice mate. Is the hair on the 14 Int lad long enough??? Cheers Tony Thanks everyone for the resurrection. Tony I thought so even painted on lamb chops and a gringo🥺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 8 hours ago, speedy said: Thanks everyone for the resurrection. Tony I thought so even painted on lamb chops and a gringo🥺 Just kidding bud,..... had a mate on 14 Int and he rocked up for his annual jumps sporting superb locks,...... a Para RSM tried gripping him while marching down to Queens Ave,..... he just said 14 Int and it was like,.... oh,.. right,.... nose tap,.... say no more,.... carry on LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Love that, absolute stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 1:40 PM, tonyot said: Is the hair on the 14 Int lad long enough??? Eeeeee... those were the days. Pull up a sand bag and swing the lamp. Great build Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 5:10 PM, tonyot said: Just kidding bud,..... had a mate on 14 Int and he rocked up for his annual jumps sporting superb locks,...... a Para RSM tried gripping him while marching down to Queens Ave,..... he just said 14 Int and it was like,.... oh,.. right,.... nose tap,.... say no more,.... carry on LOL! My old WO was an ex-operator and a lad from my work went for it and passed. Turned up one day day tooled up and big hair. He was a ginge so probably made him stand out even more. My biggest regret of my service career was not applying for it to see if I’d got what it takes. Hey Ho🤔. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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