This is the very labor-intensive short-run A-Model kit of the Mi-6. I have always loved the look of this helicopter. While not in my preferred scale, it is so large that is takes up quite enough space as it is. I have done quite a bit of general assemble of main parts.
The cockpit has also been partly detailed, although it will not be very visible through the fairly thick transparencies.
The actual cockpit tub assembly is only a friction fit for now as I will be adding seat belt buckles and IP details when I pop it out again. As you can see, there is quite a bit of filling and sanding everywhere still to do.
I have mainly been working on sub-assemblies and test fitting to make sure they will together as seamlessly as possible. So far so good but a lot of work! I will probably finish this as a North Vietnamese machine. Mi-6s where used to airlift entire MiG-17s and MiG-21s to new airfields in order to keep up with changing air defense needs.
Maybe a diorama is in order? I have also started to build a ZIL 57 truck in 1/72, which I was considering for a different sort of diorama, offloading the truck from the rear clamshell doors.
