Fairey Rotodyne, XE521, Fairey Aviation Company Limited, White Waltham Airfield England 1959.
1/72 Airfix, I modified a few things, rotor and prop' shafts, control surfaces, doors etc, finished in MM and Humbrol enamels with Future over kit decals, built 2005 to 2006.
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Hongseob CHOI said on December 13, 2017
I never expected this kit transform like this...! looks great!
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Hongseob.
Ferry Dierckxsens said on December 13, 2017
Exellent work Allan. A very unusual subject tried and tested by Fairey.
It looks absolutly wonderful.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Ferry.
Jeff Bailey said on December 13, 2017
Outstanding, Allan!
This sure isn't the most common subject!
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Jeffry, not seen often !
Phil Steele said on December 13, 2017
Looks great Allan ! They were amazing machines.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Phil, shame it was so noisy !
Craig Abrahamson said on December 13, 2017
One of your better examples, Allan...sharp-lookin' build - I like it.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Craig.
Dirk Derks said on December 13, 2017
Hello Allan,
Nostalgic kit, but a very sharp finish in build and paint.
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Dirk.
neil foster said on December 13, 2017
Fantastic job Allan ,I've been thinking about building one of these for ages it looks great.
N.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Neil, yes build it !
Greg Kittinger said on December 13, 2017
Very nice - hard to believe this old kit could finish up so nicely! Well done.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Greg, yes came out OK !
Anthony Conway said on December 13, 2017
Cracking job on that Allan. Makes me wish i hadnt sold mine.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Anthony, could always buy another, if you can find one !
Anthony Conway said on December 14, 2017
Yeah but I could not build it to the standard you have here. I have not seen a better one.
Marc Barris said on December 13, 2017
Fantastic job, must be quite big.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Mark, 60' diameter rotor, so a fair size !
Allan J Withers said on December 26, 2017
A bit of misinformation from my reference book, should be 90' or 27.43 meters in diameter !
Robert Royes said on December 13, 2017
A nice blast from the past. Beautifully done!
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Robert, when was that pic' of yourself taken ?
IT Lahtinen said on December 13, 2017
Splendid stylish model finish and super flashback for me. I wish these were whirling around us silently as a city transportation vehicles.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks IT, silently !
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on December 13, 2017
Allan, beautifully done, and rarely built. I remember reading that they were very loud, and it was hot being around them when they operated.
Allan J Withers said on December 13, 2017
Thanks Bernard, very noisy, and four tip-jets pumping out hot air !
Erich Goldbach said on December 14, 2017
Allan, that is one unique and cool looking model- Great build!
Allan J Withers said on December 14, 2017
Thanks Erich, one of a kind !
George Williams said on December 14, 2017
Fantastic work on what must be an ancient kit. What a pity they were never that successful in real life.
Allan J Withers said on December 14, 2017
Thanks George, it is, if only they hadn't been so noisy, who knows !
David Mills said on December 14, 2017
Great work Allan, good to see this fascinating aircraft and kit actually built.
Allan J Withers said on December 14, 2017
Thanks David.
Tom Cleaver said on December 14, 2017
I remember just how dreadful this kit was. Which makes your transformation truly a fine silk purse from a sow's ear. Really good work here!
Allan J Withers said on December 14, 2017
Thanks Tom.
John Healy said on December 14, 2017
That turned out great, Allan. That’s the first one I’ve ever seen finished.
Allan J Withers said on December 15, 2017
Thanks John.