parsifal
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Username: Parsifal
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1/72
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model Type: Westland Scout light utility helo
Aftermarket addons: "Hawkeye" decals to convert to RAN livery, "Airwaves aftermarket interior upgrade including IP which caused me to defer completion for some weeks. I have scratch built two large airfilters, modified the engine plug, fabricated some rotor control arms and modified the model to allow the model to use the kit supplied stand. There were some fit issues and the kit is 50 years old. The basic build was fairly easy, but all these age and fit issues along with some absence in the known details, made it a challenge to build.
Two light utility helicopters operated from HMAS Moresby, in support other hydrographic operations. The Westland Scout flew from the vessel from 1963 until 1973 until replaced by the Bell 206B (Kiowa). Both aircraft were employed ferrying personnel and equipment between the ship and shore camps.
Some images of the completed model:
Optional Extra shots
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1/72
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model Type: Westland Scout light utility helo
Aftermarket addons: "Hawkeye" decals to convert to RAN livery, "Airwaves aftermarket interior upgrade including IP which caused me to defer completion for some weeks. I have scratch built two large airfilters, modified the engine plug, fabricated some rotor control arms and modified the model to allow the model to use the kit supplied stand. There were some fit issues and the kit is 50 years old. The basic build was fairly easy, but all these age and fit issues along with some absence in the known details, made it a challenge to build.
Two light utility helicopters operated from HMAS Moresby, in support other hydrographic operations. The Westland Scout flew from the vessel from 1963 until 1973 until replaced by the Bell 206B (Kiowa). Both aircraft were employed ferrying personnel and equipment between the ship and shore camps.
Some images of the completed model:
Optional Extra shots
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