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Bristol Sycamore HR 50, XA 220, RAN. -------- 1/72 S&M.

Started by Allan J Withers · 24 ≡ · ↻ 2 years ago · 1/72, Bristol, HR50, RAN, Sycamore

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Allan J Withers said 3 years, 1 month ago:
1/72 S&M models, I started this late 2019, not quite finished yet ! --------- more pic's to follow in next installment !
12 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. All the bits.
1. some filler.
1. modified rotor support.
1. plastic sheet and brass tube.
1. belly glued in place.
1. cabin floor and rear glued.

2. rotor support glued.
1. cockpit, cabin walls together.
1. alloy tube exhaust.
1. brass wire shaft.
1. lead sheet, more than needed.
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 1 month ago:

What an entry, my friend @kalamazoo! Never stopping amazing us! Looks like a great, small kit, but not without its challenges. You have done some significant great job already!
A Sycamore in RAN markings built by you, what more can you ask for?
Looking forward to this extremely interesting subject!
John vd Biggelaar said 3 years, 1 month ago:

Great start already, Allan @kalamazoo
Never saw this helicopter before, but it looks quite elegant.
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 1 month ago:

Thank you Spiros, a little challenging with it's parts make up, -------------
Thanks John, the RAN's first helicopter !
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 1 month ago:
A few more pic's of assembly and painting progress !
8 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. exhaust pipes and other bits in.
1. cabin rear glued.

2. a bit of black paint.
1. cabin glued to rear fuselage.
1. cabin ceiling on.
1. nose on and some black paint.
1. some kit masking.
1. a coat of black paint on the cabin.
1. a coat of grey over all.
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 1 month ago:

Just for inspiration, here's a few I prepared earlier !
3 attached images. Click to enlarge.
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 1 month ago:

That's great progress, my friend @kalamazoo!
Love your assortment of helicopters: really amazing!
John vd Biggelaar said 3 years, 1 month ago:

Nice progress done, Allan @kalamazoo
The collection is indeed awesome, especially the 'Grasshoppers' Alouette III
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 1 month ago:

Thank you Spiros, --------------
Thank you John, -----------------
Glad you both like them, I need to do an RAAF Alouette 3 !
Allan J Withers said 3 years ago:
Another update, still more to come, soon !
8 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. a small repair with sprue.
1. a coat of white on top.
1. masking off,

2. and here.
1. masking on.
1. a coat of blue on a few bits.
1. masking off.
1. some decals on, not all.
1. more decals to come.
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years ago:

Wow! Some amazing progress, my friend @kalamazoo!
Looks wonderful so far!
John vd Biggelaar said 3 years ago:

Very impressive looks, Allan @kalamazoo
Allan J Withers said 3 years ago:

Thanks Spiros, not all done in the last week ! --------------
Thanks John, ---------------
almost finished, more pic's soon.
Allan J Withers said 3 years ago:
Final progress pic's, calling this one finished, thanks to Colin for the group !
8 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. Tamiya X22 + yellow enamels.
1. undercarriage etc going on.
1. a bit of painting, main wheels on.
1. main rotor under side,

2. wire shaft.
1. a bit of water colour shading.
1. antenna.

2. water colour in steps.
John vd Biggelaar said 3 years ago:

She looks amazing, Allan @kalamazoo
The tinted glass is great, just like the entire model.
Looking forward to see it on the headlines.

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