Hughes Defender AH.1 * * F I N I S H E D * *

Ian the Kiwi Herder · October 16, 2011, 11:09:13 PM

Quote from: Pablo1965 on October 16, 2011, 03:01:55 PMReally I was thinking in the substitution of the tail rotor with a new form, like the MD900 or another else.

Pablo, I'm not that clever... the most complicated engineering I ever do to a model, is change the prop or the nose-cone. I'm happy simply 'painting things differently'. Good to know that you're following the build and thanks for the comments.

Ian

Pablo1965 · October 17, 2011, 12:42:52 PM

Quote from: Ian the Hunter-Gatherer on October 16, 2011, 11:09:13 PM
I'm happy simply 'painting things differently'.

Ian

That is the most important, Be happy, this is a hobby.

but "simply"...I doubt...

Howard of Effingham · October 22, 2011, 03:14:13 AM

hmm, I-H-G!

just how much tamiya masking tape are you getting thru these days?

do you need emergency supplies sending in?

nice idea and good model so far.

Mike Wren · October 22, 2011, 07:39:03 AM

looking forward to this one Ian...

Ian the Kiwi Herder · October 30, 2011, 04:23:30 AM

Brown on and masked:

More in a minute !

Ian

Ian the Kiwi Herder · October 30, 2011, 04:26:20 AM

Ta-da !

Masking off, skids & tail on - now it's starting to look like a helicopter !

More soon.

Ian

Steel Penguin · October 30, 2011, 04:38:51 AM

now that looks smart Ian, any plans on outher stuff to go with it?

Ian the Kiwi Herder · October 30, 2011, 04:44:09 AM

Other projects ??

Ian

Captain Canada · October 30, 2011, 08:05:26 AM

Very nice ! I love that helicopter.....

ChernayaAkula · October 30, 2011, 09:13:54 AM

Awesome!

Now I kinda have visions of this turning and burning through Berlin, much like the Cayuse Malcolm McDowell's character used in the helo dogfight in Blue Thunder.

FAR148 · October 30, 2011, 01:02:31 PM

The man said Ta-Da! It's always inspiring to see your work!

Steven L

Ian the Kiwi Herder · October 30, 2011, 01:08:30 PM

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on October 30, 2011, 09:13:54 AMNow I kinda have visions of this turning and burning through Berlin, much like the Cayuse Malcolm McDowell's character used in the helo dogfight in Blue Thunder.

That, Moritz, was exactly what was playing in my mind when I was planning it !!

Ian

Mossie · October 30, 2011, 04:46:19 PM

Now I didn't see that coming, despite the Berlin Garrison being mentioned! Cracking stuff Ian!

Ian the Kiwi Herder · November 01, 2011, 03:47:49 AM

And we're done !

Hughes/Westland Defender AH.1A
633 Sqn 'Berlin Flight'
Army Air Corps
Gatow, Berlin 1990

Thanks for all the encouraging comments. Certainly not one of my best projects but good fun.

AFN

Ian

Mossie · November 01, 2011, 03:53:13 AM

It's all good!