anvil6 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I am considering doing a tribute build for a fellow veteran who used to be a Chinook Flight Engineer deployed to Iraq, and I am looking for a 1/48 (preferably) or 1/35th scale kit. Does anyone have one of these that they are willing to part with? My budget is limited but I am willing to pay a fair price. This guy has put his own demons aside to be a mentor and trainer for other veterans, and I would like to do something cool for him in return. Cheers! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Cool, thats a nice gesture from you. Check E-Bay, theres the 1/35 CH-47D for $117 with shipping included. Thats the cheaper one. I dont have either models, sorry i cant help you out. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Choose as you wish but I would recommend a 1/72 kit. Easier to for the vet to move around and display. I would also recommend adding a base that is wider then the blades, as this gives something to grab instead of the model and lessen the chances of breaking. Our club has built a few over the years. link and we get a few requests for repairs each year. When the 47A was built I want to say that base is 2'-3' long. If you still want to go with the larger scale. I would recommend building the blade supports, last post. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/47246-148-italeri-chinook/ Best of luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The Trumpeter 72nd CH-47D is a pretty good choice, and its cheap. Id say go for it. Add some eduard PE and youre ready to go. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I have an Italeri CH-47D 1/48. 30 EUR + postage. Just like to offer it to you but maybe postage is not cheap!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I have an Italeri CH-47D 1/48. 30 EUR + postage. Just like to offer it to you but maybe postage is not cheap!? Hi tobiK! I just sent you a PM... -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Anvil, Id like to help you if I can. If you decide to get the 1/35 scale chinook for $ 117, I can help you with 50 dollars...Just pm me. Least I can for your buddy.. Let me know. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ccrqw Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) I am considering doing a tribute build for a fellow veteran who used to be a Chinook Flight Engineer deployed to Iraq, and I am looking for a 1/48 (preferably) or 1/35th scale kit. Does anyone have one of these that they are willing to part with? My budget is limited but I am willing to pay a fair price. This guy has put his own demons aside to be a mentor and trainer for other veterans, and I would like to do something cool for him in return. Cheers! -Ramon As one aircrew member to another I have a couple in 1/72 I can part with. message me if you are interested. 1/48 and 1/35 are going to be big but cool. v/r CC Edited June 14, 2016 by ccrqw602002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Anvil, Id like to help you if I can. If you decide to get the 1/35 scale chinook for $ 117, I can help you with 50 dollars...Just pm me. Least I can for your buddy.. Let me know. Oliver PM sent :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 As one aircrew member to another I have a couple in 1/72 I can part with. message me if you are interested. 1/48 and 1/35 are going to be big but cool. v/r CC PM sent :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Choose as you wish but I would recommend a 1/72 kit. Easier to for the vet to move around and display. I would also recommend adding a base that is wider then the blades, as this gives something to grab instead of the model and lessen the chances of breaking. Our club has built a few over the years. link and we get a few requests for repairs each year. When the 47A was built I want to say that base is 2'-3' long. If you still want to go with the larger scale. I would recommend building the blade supports, last post. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/47246-148-italeri-chinook/ Best of luck. Thanks for the advice Tank, I really appreciate the wisdom! I didn't think about display space until you mentioned it. Still, 1/72 would be more difficult for my deteriorating vision and hot dog fingers to properly detail and make it look cool. 1/35 would be HUGE like you said, and I don't want to this gift to be a burden so I think 1/48 would be a happy middle ground. I just wanted to thank you for the advice just the same. Cheers! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Not a problem Ramon. Our experience has been that we as modelers over think the problem. They are thrilled to receive the gift in the first place and because they are not modelers just basic construction techniques on the kit are huge. Even the 47 kit given to a modeler, just act blew him away. Having even a basic kit with their markings was what made it special, there memory takes over reminds them of a forgotten time, IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I have an Italeri CH-47D 1/48. 30 EUR + postage. Just like to offer it to you but maybe postage is not cheap!? This was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Thanks tobiK, without you this project would not get off the ground! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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