Just started this. Having done a little research I can't find any photos of this beast. One photo I did find had different floats so this may have been a special Polish version ( I base that on the fact that the kit is Polish ). The chin radar and all the other fuselage additions appear to be authentic.
Mouldings are not bad - I think it is quite an old kit - don't when I bought it.
Cockpit interior minimal and added some detail.

Looks nice and different.

Bob c

Different is good - will follow with interest.

Have you tried looking on Scalemates? They have timelines for lots of kits. As the floats are a lighter pastic it appears the kit may have been released in various guises? Should be an interesting build.

Good suggestion Chris H,
I have used it to try and find out what is a re-box or new moulding or new parts.
Chris42  have a look you might also find some builds on the website of this helicopter or wal arounds.
Cheers,
Bigkev

Hi Kevin  - thanks for the tip. Not been able to find any walkrounds of choppers wth floats. I can find plenty of phtos of the original mi-4; I also have one of the WWP modeler's books. You are right Chris the floats being a separate sprue in a different shade of grey, look as if the original kit did not have them. I'll take a look at Scalemates.

Interesting stuff.

Having looked at Scalemates it looks as if the kit was modified from another in 1995. Still can't find actual photos.

The nose was a struggle to fit. As you can see a bit of filler required and some clean up to do.

Quote from: chriswil42 on February 18, 2021, 02:34:00 PM
The nose was a struggle to fit. As you can see a bit of filler required and some clean up to do.

I'm sure you will do it proud.
Looks very good so far.
Kevin

It will be as smooth as a baby's bottom when you've finished.

Bob c

Looking great.
Resembles a Chickasaw. 

Quote from: councilman on February 18, 2021, 07:48:51 PM
Looking great.
Resembles a Chickasaw. 

Based on it but larger.

Coming along nicely Chris.

Quote from: chriswil42 on February 19, 2021, 02:04:37 PM

Quote from: councilman on February 18, 2021, 07:48:51 PM
Looking great.
Resembles a Chickasaw. 

Based on it but larger.

Hi Chris,
Great stuff.
How much bigger than a Chickasaw?
Cheers,
Bigkev