Vertol H 21B, CR Sqn RCAF 1956.
1/72 Revell, with some modifications, not all visible, nose gear and decals from the Hobbycraft kit, finished in Humbrol, Revell and MM enamels and I think Future overall, flown by Communications and Rescue Sqn RCAF from 1954.
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Jack Mugan said on July 18, 2016
Really came out well Allan. Colorful markings, nice paint work.
Allan J Withers said on July 18, 2016
Thanks Jack.
Craig Abrahamson said on July 18, 2016
Nice build, Allan…puts me in mind of the Paisecki (sp) “Flying Banana”….(wonder who copied who?). 🙂
Phil Steele said on July 18, 2016
Piasecki was the parent company (Frank Piasecki). At some point it was renamed Vertol and then sold to Boeing. Far as I know anyway.
Allan J Withers said on July 18, 2016
Thanks Craig, Thanks Phil, Piasecki was formed in 1946, became Vertol in 1956 and a division of Boeing in 1960. in response to these dates I am changing the title.!!
Phil Steele said on July 18, 2016
Looks good Allan. Did one of these myself a while back using the Italeri kit with Leading Edge decals.
Allan J Withers said on July 18, 2016
Thanks Phil, have you posted yours ? in helicopters !
Phil Steele said on July 19, 2016
No I didn’t. Due to inaccuracies and missing details for the Canadian version (I’m a real stickler in that regard) I never photographed it, and it’s a days journey back in the display case now. Some day maybe. You can get good detail photos of it now.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on July 18, 2016
Allan, really good build, great choice of scheme. You’d see this one coming a long way off.
Allan J Withers said on July 18, 2016
Thanks Bernard, yes very bright.
Greg Kittinger said on July 18, 2016
Nice build! Such an oddly designed aircraft…!
Allan J Withers said on July 18, 2016
Thanks Greg.
P.k said on July 18, 2016
Nice
Allan J Withers said on July 19, 2016
Thanks P.k.
Robert Royes said on July 18, 2016
A real beauty sir.
Allan J Withers said on July 19, 2016
Thanks Robert.
Nick Newell said on July 19, 2016
A truly excellent result Allan! Red is such a difficult colour to put on a model – and it’s gloss too!
Allan J Withers said on July 20, 2016
Thanks Nick.
Dirk Derks said on July 23, 2016
Like mentioned above: “Oddly designed”
But build to perfection.
Allan J Withers said on July 24, 2016
Thanks Dirk.