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  • Dave Ward
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 10549

    #1

    Dave Ward's 1/48 Heller Alouette completed ( Papa 695's Helicopter GB )

    I'm calling this finished - it's been an extended build ( for me ), just because of the weather! The heat made me dozy, and benchtime suffered! [ATTACH]308826[/ATTACH][ATTACH]308820[/ATTACH][ATTACH]308821[/ATTACH][ATTACH]308823[/ATTACH][ATTACH]308824[/ATTACH]
    The Heller Alouette II dates from 1989, It must have been quite an exceptional then, and still is a nice model. It shows its' age by simplified, and rather heavy detail, especially around the rotor head. The clear parts are rather thick, and not that clear. It would be interesting to see a modern makers' take on this.
    The model went together pretty well, quite a bit of part clean up, and hole enlarging needed, but nothing untoward, considering the age of the moulds.
    The Alouette II was used by a LARGE number of operators ( Including the Army Air Corps ), so I'm sure that there are loads of finishes that could be applied.
    Thanks for dropping by - my construction of the ICM 1/34 Ford V3000 truck will start shortly
    Dave
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  • papa 695
    Moderator
    • May 2011
    • 22770

    #2
    Cracking work on such an old kit Dave.

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    • Mickc1440
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 4775

      #3
      Nice work Dave

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      • Fernando N
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 2448

        #4
        Very nice looking Dave.:thumb2:

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        • flyjoe180
          SMF Supporters
          • Jan 2012
          • 12390
          • Joe
          • Earth

          #5
          Nice work Dave. I like your exhaust staining.

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          • Dave Ward
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 10549

            #6
            Joe,
            Vallejo Sepia Game Ink, a few drops mixed with matt varnish, over Vallejo Color natural Metal
            Dave

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            • PaulTRose
              SMF Supporters
              • Jun 2013
              • 6459
              • Paul
              • Tattooine

              #7
              Most excellent
              Per Ardua

              We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been

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              • Jim R
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 15677
                • Jim
                • Shropshire

                #8
                Nice result Dave.
                Jim

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