Faust Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Just in time for American Thanksgiving, we have many things to be thankful for and they’re all related to a turkey! Of course, I’m talking not about that most sleep-inducing of oven-roasted fowl, but something large, semi-flight capable and definitely more than a little foul. I speak, perhaps unexpectedly, of the Heller 1/72 Amiot 143! I came across this kit a few years ago, and my excitement was only equalled by my revulsion. I knew of the plane, and to see its horrors manifested in such unforgivingly mediocre plastic was the culmination of a dream of sorts. Well, a fever dream, maybe, but still… So, what do you have to be thankful for? Well, you have a few things: 1.) They don’t make them like this anymore, either in plastic or real life. 2.) Only Heller would make a kit of this, and it’s largely forgotten. 3.) Everyone needs a laugh, and this plane and kit have to be worth that. You can also be thankful that you can now experience the beast vicariously, just by clicking the link below, and you don’t have to waste money or room buying one yourself. Unless, like me, you’re just a sucker for punishment. https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/heller-1-72-amiot-143-oob/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I remember building that as a kid, lo those many years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Was it as bad as it looks? In a way, I'm pretty excited to have a kit of that thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wow...now that aircraft took a nose dive off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down! My eyes......they burn... LOL! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Now THAT is a colourful way of describing it! I'm guessing they were out of slide rules and wind tunnels and common sense when they designed it. That has to be the case, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Not even Azur or MPM have tackled that in 1/48. IIRC, even designs from other companies had a similar, um look, or lack thereof... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Oh God... That in 1/48... it doesn't bear thinking about! Yeah, the Potez 540 is similar, as is the Bloch 200. At least the Bloch 210 has retractable gear! Actually, of those the MB 200 is the only one I DON'T have! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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