Royal Navy 'Sharks' Gazelle 1/72

[The Migrant]

The old Airfix Gazelle in RN 'Sharks' markings (decals came from a Model-Art set). The kit's a bit basic and needed some work, including a mostly scratch built cabin interior, new clear parts (except the main windscreen bubble), changing the fenestron to the other side of the tail, and lots of other 'tweaks'. I wish I'd done a better job of straightening out that landing skid though, it really bugs me now. The kit's also a renowned tail-sitter so there's lead weight crammed in every available space, but it does sit on its undercarriage... just


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[papa 695]

Great work Mike and a great scheme. I know the difficulties with this kit and you've done a fantastic job of it. Top marks

[takeslousyphotos]

That is a cracking job Mike. Very clean build and superb finish ........ 10/10 from me matey.

[Guest]

Looks an excellent work.


You always choice a very interesting schemes, Mike


Lovely model.

[peterairfix]

I have done this kit i know what its like so that is a first class job

[Alan 45]

Great work Mike one of my favourite helicopters very bright but very well done

[Guest]

Your builds are photo-realistic Mike! Superb & that landing skid only shows... a bit

[Guest]

Mike, that is stunning mate.


scott

[bluriusz]

I just hope that the paint on the picture is a 5l bucket.. If it isn't, I need to give up modelling.. :P


Amazing piece of work, as usual!

[Lee W]

Great build


Lee

[monica]

Great work Mike and a great scheme,some think we just don't see,

[flyjoe180]

Great work Mike, you've turned another old kit into a gem. Love the scheme, very colourful.

[The Migrant]

Thanks for the kind comments

[eddiesolo]

Amazing as ever Mike, outstanding modeller and model!


Si

[takeslousyphotos]

I just hope that the paint on the picture is a 5l bucket.. If it isn't, I need to give up modelling.. :P
Amazing piece of work, as usual!

I think I might have to give it up as well .......... Maybe "knitting" is the way forward