Rooivalk

[chriswil42]

Started this a week or so ago.
Second photos is of the main parts cleaned up. The last picture after assembly.

[zak]

Different.

[Bigkev]

Never seen one of these on a display. A South African helicopter?

[chriswil42]

Yes it's South African Kevin.

[MSea]

Is it a total South African design or based on ?

[cph64]

More resin heaven?

[Jonners]

"Is it a total South African design or based on ?"

Indigenous South African design using the power plant and drivetrain from the Oryx, which is itself an indigenous development of the 'classic' Puma and is broadly similar to the Super Puma. As a result it's quite large for an attack helicopter.

'Rooivalk' is the Afrikaans word for kestrel, although it literally translates as 'red falcon'.

Nice kit of an unusual subject, Chris!

[chriswil42]

"Is it a total South African design or based on ?"

Indigenous South African design using the power plant and drivetrain from the Oryx, which is itself an indigenous development of the 'classic' Puma and is broadly similar to the Super Puma. As a result it's quite large for an attack helicopter.

'Rooivalk' is the Afrikaans word for kestrel, although it literally translates as 'red falcon'.

Nice kit of an unusual subject, Chris!

Well you answered all the queries there Jon.

[chriswil42]

Canopy and a few other bits assembled. The canopy being vacform was a bit tricky - it took a few goes.

[zak]

You are getting there though, persevere!