Colin M's Trumpeter 1:72 Chinook

[Airborne01]

Colin,
Cracking start mate. I had the pleasure in having a lift in one of these along time ago. I think I am right in remembering there is 18 tons of downwash from the rotors hence their superb lift capabilities.

Not sure whether 'pleasure' is the correct choice of words mate!
Steve

[scottie3158]

Not sure whether 'pleasure' is the correct choice of words mate!
Steve

I had to check my fillings after the flight but it was fun lol

[rickoshea52]

I’ll be interested to compare this kit to the Revell version. I quite fancy doing the USAF A version of the trumpeter kit.

[Guest]

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[colin m]

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Nice one Jakko, thanks.

[colin m]

Well now, despite all the good weather calling me outside, I have actually done a bit.

Unfortunately, every seam needed work. Fill sand, fill sand etc.
Masking that canopy took a few nights of ‘a bit at a time’ A mask set would have been a wise call here.

[papa 695]

Nice work so far Colin.

[Geoffers]

Looking good Colin :thumb2:

Geoff.

[Airborne01]

That's a lot of greenhouse! I hate masking!
Steve

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Colin.... The one and only 110 I've made I did DIY masks for and that took two attempts. I have masks for the other three 110s I have in the stash... Not going there again.

Keep up the good work.

ATB.

Andrew

[colin m]

Coming on nicely Colin.... The one and only 110 I've made I did DIY masks for and that took two attempts. I have masks for the other three 110s I have in the stash... Not going there again.

Keep up the good work.

ATB.

Andrew

When I bought a 110, the next thing I bought was a mask set. So glad I did.

[colin m]

Now then, things are moving on, just a bit.

Unfortunately, the rail type thing (I think it’s some sort of antenna) is wrong for this early version of Chinook. A bit of work will be needed here. Another problem is shown below. That open section between the engines should be closed up, this modification appeared on later versions.
Oh well, moving on.

[Wookie2486]

Colin, I served in a unit that specialised in under slung loads and have flown in BN in afghan and in the uk.
BN actually has 2 DFCs they are on a plaque behind the cockpit and I once spoke to a founding member of my unit which started in the Falklands and he told me it carried over 80 passengers on board in one lift

[Airborne01]

When I bought a 110, the next thing I bought was a mask set. So glad I did.

Bought a mask set? Wow, if I'd known such things existed in my early days of pursuing the Ladies I'd have saved myself a whole shed load of visual grief ... ! (Only joking - they were all 'beautiful' - and I still have a great relationship, even now, with Specsavers!)
Steve

[rickoshea52]

That open section between the engines should be closed up

The lower part of that fairing was known as “the bog seat” and the top part called “the Bentley bonnet”. I’m sure they had a more formal description but that’s what we Lineys called them on 230 Sqn.