Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club Forum
Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on October 09, 2020, 04:02:44 PM
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This model when it came out in the mid 1970s cost £12. I was at college at the time when a week's lodgings was £10, so I didn't buy it. Luckily back in 2009 I was able to buy it second hand at a show for £12; didn't think twice.
Anyway now about to begin building it. The parts are all very clean so should be a joy to build.
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This model when it came out in the mid 1970s cost £12. I was at college at the time when a week's lodgings was £10, so I didn't buy it. Luckily back in 2009 I was able to buy it second hand at a show for £12; didn't think twice.
Anyway now about to begin building it. The parts are all very clean so should be a joy to build.
My lodgings - in London, were £6.00 per week, full board as well, cooked breakfast and superb evening meal.
That was the very early 1970's though.
You could get 4 gallons of petrol for £1.00. I had a minivan and could get From London - Bath for a couple of quid.
Too much , time to do some more modelling.
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As we're reminising, my first wage in the 70s was £8. After stoppages and tax I took £5 home, £1 board, £1 savings and drunk all weekend on the rest. Which explains a lot now!!!
This is going to be a beast of a machine when completed, looking forward to seeing it completed.
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£2 17s 6p in the very early 60's Could go out for the night and get
drunk on a 10bob note!
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Couldn’t tell you what my first wage was, but it was NAAFI in Germany, anyway always fancied these helicopters from Fujimi, looking forward to this build.
Bob c
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Those were the days!
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I was down'T T'Lead mines at the age O fhour. Ardest T'game in'tworld...
Looking forward to the Sea Stallion Chris.
Andy.
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I was down'T T'Lead mines at the age O fhour. Ardest T'game in'tworld...
Looking forward to the Sea Stallion Chris.
Andy.
How hard can it be?
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At sea a tot of spirits was 1d in old money and when it went up to 2d a tot one of the engineering officers said he would not pay this exorbitant price and would go tea total - that lasted for about 2 days !!!!!! The good old days - hohohohoho
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Main fuselage halves with the windows in. The mouldings are very good - almost a shame to build and paint them.
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Cockpit assembly completed. There are a pair of figures for pilots but they are a tight fit so I may leave them out.
There were some gaps apparent when the engine nacelles were assembled which needed filling.
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Main fuselage assembled. Main wheel sponsons assembled.
Rotor hub fits well together with pretty good detail.
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So fare so good,
Andy.
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Build complete. Mouldings good with a small amount of flash. Some filling required on the top and bottom fuselage joins and engine nacelles. Now to get ready for painting. It went together pretty well.
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Masking and painting, what joy.
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Fun time!!
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Fun time indeed!!
Bigkev
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Another shade of grey and ready for the decals.
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Coming along nicely.
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Awaiting finished item in its full glory,
Bigkev
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Finished. A good kit; fit in some places were not perfect but it's quite an old kit.
Finished using Mr Hobby paints.
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It looks very nice chris.
Bob c
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Thanks Bob.
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Another great model for the collection.
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Just seven of the CH53 family so far.
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Great finish, is the squadron sponsored by Squadron? Same logo.
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Looks good for a 'copter! A good £12 worth!
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Great finish, is the squadron sponsored by Squadron? Same logo.
Don't think so.