kgwings Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Well it's no show stopper but I'm calling this project finished. This is the ancient Airfix kit with Airwaves white metal parts and a bit of scratch building. Despite a poor fitting canopy and some overly simplified parts I still managed to have fun with it. Lots more photos and details about the build are posted here: http://www.kgwings.com/scout_ah1/scout_ah1.html Thanks for looking, Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 That is a little gem! Wow!!! Remember buying one when that movie with Lewis Collins (Who Dares Wins) came out...way back in the 80s...and even than I was shocked by the poor kit Airfix was selling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgwings Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 That is a little gem! Wow!!! Remember buying one when that movie with Lewis Collins (Who Dares Wins) came out...way back in the 80s...and even than I was shocked by the poor kit Airfix was selling. Thanks! I downloaded that movie from Youtube a few days ago and watched it for the first time. The Scout scenes are pretty good! Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Turned out very nice, Keith! I would love to have the Airwaves set, but the prices at ebay are astronomic, also for the Wasp conversion. What about Freightdog Models - there were some rumors some time ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LastH21 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nice!!! When I finish my AH-1 Sioux maybe we can arrange a play date for them. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nice job on what I assume is a tiny helicopter. I also immediately thought of the scenes from the end of The Final Option (the US title of Who Dares Wins), all it needs is a couple of SAS guys hanging on the skids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgwings Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Turned out very nice, Keith! I would love to have the Airwaves set, but the prices at ebay are astronomic, also for the Wasp conversion. What about Freightdog Models - there were some rumors some time ago? It was always out of my budget too but I completely lucked into this set! At Scalefest this year I picked up a Pucara kit for a mere $10.00 and this Airwaves set was tucked away inside the box as a surprise bonus! So keep your eyes open for a bargain. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgwings Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nice job on what I assume is a tiny helicopter. I also immediately thought of the scenes from the end of The Final Option (the US title of Who Dares Wins), all it needs is a couple of SAS guys hanging on the skids. :cheers:/> Thanks and here's a size reference for you: I was also struck by how quick and agile this little bird appears to be in this movie! Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kgwings Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nice!!! When I finish my AH-1 Sioux maybe we can arrange a play date for them. :)/> It's a deal! If you take your time maybe I'll have an AH-6 to add to the fun. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks! I downloaded that movie from Youtube a few days ago and watched it for the first time. The Scout scenes are pretty good! Keith :lol: Tried to watch the movie again a couple of weeks ago, but ended up hitting the FWD button all the time...Guess we're corrupted by all the new high tech stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 By the way...Just took a look at evilbay and they are selling the kits for 20 Euros and more!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircav Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hi Keith, you did a great job on the old Scout, built quite a few myself and I have very fond memories of the her as my Father was REME/AAC and use to work on them in Aden/Malaya plus Germany in the 60's-70's as well as the Sioux. I think about the only thing you missed off was the counterbalance weights added to the skids when the SS11's are fitted. Great job and all the best Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 looks awesome. I love that helo a lot. I wish it would come in 1/35 scale. Nice piece of modeling my friend. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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