1/72 Helldiver

[The Migrant]

Anyone wanting an accurate 1/72 Helldiver would be better off starting with the Academy kit, but I was asked by Airfix Model World magazine to build this, the old Airfix kit. All the rivets were sanded off, a cockpit interior scratch built, the model was re-scribed and vac-form canopies used. I also cut and dropped the leading edge slats, as this happened when the undercarriage was down.

[Snowman]

Impressive!!

I can throw a dictionary at you........but that is simply, impressive!

[colin m]

Certainly looks great.

[Guest]

Wow - that's great. Such a lot of work to improve this old kit, but now it looks simply fantastic.

[Guest]

A nice clean build, as always.

[Guest]

As all have said very nice Mike. Crisp as a crisp. You do get through them.

Laurie

[flyjoe180]

Another exceptional build Mike. Awesome work.

[Guest]

Lovely build, looks great.

[Richi72]

Awesome work Mike

Love the extra detail you put in it.

Cheers Richi

[tr1ckey66]

Another unbelievable masterpiece in 1/72. The detail in this scale is breath taking.

Great stuff

Paul

[Guest]

Beautiful work! Another magnificent build

[yak face]

Superb skills Mike , you wouldnt think it was a 47 year old moulding!! Ive always had a soft spot for the old Airfix Helldiver as it was one of the first kits i was allowed to have a go at myself as a nipper. I vaguely recall it being very blue (the plastic) and having lots of windows to get gluey fingerprints all over but i loved it . I keep saying I must do it again but I think the Academy one is looking more attractive these days!! Great job , cheers tony

[Guest]

What they said Mike! That's a superb build

[BBdave]

you must get bored turning out perfect models all the time

Dave

[monica]

great looking build Mike,very clean and a top job,very well done