Smudge Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Here's a little project I've recently completed. Some may recall it from last years Africa Group Build. Despite my best efforts I failed to meet the deadline, and with other stuff taking up my time, I'm afraid it languished on the bench. Here's the GB for pictures of the build for those who may be interested in such things http://britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235088868-malian-air-force-mil-mi-24-hind-d/ Anyhow, here it is now finished. The Hasegawa Hind is still a really nice kit, as one would expect from them. Considering it was issued in 1986 when information on Soviet aircraft was rather sparse, it appears to be remarkably accurate. How did they do that? I made it up pretty much out of the box, just a bit of detail for the rotor hubs and the cockpit. Finished with good old fashioned Humbrol enamels, and decals from DP Casper 'Mil Helicopters in Africa' which went on lovely without any solvents, and settled down fine on a glossy surface. Some very light weathering finished it off. A coat of matt varnish sealed it all in. Here's a couple of links to the real thing (which I hope work) http://defenceturk.com/index.php?topic=6429.0 https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9500609 The base is a new acquisition from Kits-World. Cold War Soviet Hardstanding. Not quite 100% accurate for Africa, but better than my kitchen table They're self adhesive, so I'll have to find a piece of board to fix it to. Used my phone camera, and the underside blue is a little brighter/deeper than in reality, but not bad really. Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Beautiful work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Well done! And an interesting choice of subject. The Hind really became the weapon of choice for many African brushfire wars in the post-Cold-War era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Love it! Great subject! Have a Hind on the bench for some time now. Wanting to do a Sierra Leone version. Inspiration!! Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Very nice Hind, @Smudge and a well-executed, rare scheme - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Very nice, Iain. It reminds me that I must finish that MiG-17 Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Very nice. I remember building this when it came out, and it was the first time I had ever seen photo etch. It was remarkably accurate, especially compared to their Mig 23 and Mig 29 kits that were released around the same time. I suppose with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan it was one of the more photographed and filmed of their aircraft and there was a lot of reference out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 21 hours ago, Doc72 said: Well done! And an interesting choice of subject. The Hind really became the weapon of choice for many African brushfire wars in the post-Cold-War era. 21 hours ago, Pauly Boy said: Have a Hind on the bench for some time now. Wanting to do a Sierra Leone version. Inspiration!! 20 hours ago, Vultures1 said: Very nice Hind, @Smudge and a well-executed, rare scheme - well done! Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Yes, the Hind certainly has seen some action, and with a diverse number of users. A Sierra Leone Hind is on the DP Casper sheet. Worth getting hold of if colourful obscure helicopters are of interest. DP Casper decal sheet http://scalemates.com/kits/dp-casper-72030-mil-helicopters-in-africa--1379762 I hope to do a few more, Hind's and Hip's Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 15 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice, Iain. It reminds me that I must finish that MiG-17 Thank you Martin. Yes, I'm looking at a couple of Airfix Fresco's still un-started in their boxes. Shame the Mig-17 GB didn't get through the poll. Maybe next time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 6 hours ago, John_W said: I remember building this when it came out, and it was the first time I had ever seen photo etch. It was remarkably accurate, especially compared to their Mig 23 and Mig 29 kits that were released around the same time. I suppose with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan it was one of the more photographed and filmed of their aircraft and there was a lot of reference out there. I remember making the Hasegawa Mig-23 and Mig-27 back in the mid eighties and being very pleased with them at the time. Shame they weren't quite spot on accuracy wise. Same for the Mig-25 I think, even if one did make a stop off in Japan in 1976 They did a good job with the Mil-24 though, and it stands up well against the Zvezda kit. The Zvezda is on another level though, with all the engine, gearbox and interior detail. The Hasegawa is fine for a nice straightforward build. Oh and yes, finding those little photo etch frets in a kit was quite something at the time Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Beautiful Mil-24! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Yes Smudge I have noticed the DP Casper sheet. Very nice. But alas I would only use the Sierra Leone decals. On Hannants shelf right now for CDN $26.00 before shipping! To rich for me :). Maybe later. Again, beautiful build! P.S. I had a Cat called Smudge. Miss him lots. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Sounds like a fine name for a cat, I'm sure he was a great character @Pauly Boy if I may pry a little, any special interest in the Sierra Leone version? or like me and the Malian, I just liked the colours and markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mil 24 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 a very nice built of the hind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Thank you. From 'mil 24' I will take that as a compliment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 A lovely Hind, and so nice to see it in 'lesser built air forces' markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Definitely an excellent Hind. The type has often fascinated me - perhaps it's the insect-like looks of the thing (only my opinion). You've done a terrific job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 A big interest of mine is African Conflicts. I've read about a gentleman by the name of Neal Ellis who flew Hind's for the S/L airwing against the RUF rebels and then with Executive Outcomes in the same conflict. I only ever build 1 aircraft of each type as to many subjects and not enough time. I had started the Hind and put it off until I come up with some decals in a trade, etc. Please post any more of your interesting African builds. Love to see them! Paul P.S. on the table...DC6B Biafra Mig 23ML Angola B26K Congo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filbert_Wang Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Very nice work, I love the subtle shade differences with the camo it looks very effective! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Lovely build and finish, those early Hasegawa’s were a joy to build, if sometimes not totally accurate ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Great stuff, you don't see too many Hinds built and I love the unusual African scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thanks again for the kind comments. On 03/02/2022 at 03:12, kapam said: The type has often fascinated me - perhaps it's the insect-like looks of the thing (only my opinion). Yes, it does have the look of some kind of giant bug 🦗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 03/02/2022 at 14:43, Pauly Boy said: A big interest of mine is African Conflicts. I've read about a gentleman by the name of Neal Ellis who flew Hind's for the S/L airwing against the RUF rebels and then with Executive Outcomes in the same conflict. I only ever build 1 aircraft of each type as to many subjects and not enough time. I had started the Hind and put it off until I come up with some decals in a trade, etc. Hi Paul. Sounds like a fascinating story. Africa really does offer some very interesting subjects. I guess they are maybe just a tad too obscure to appeal more generally. Maybe I can sort something out with the decals. Let me have a look at what's on the sheet and I'll PM you. (might take me a day or two before I get around to it as I'm at work) Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Gorgeous! I’m a fan of the Hind. This one is fab! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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