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                        BIG! super Frelon now w/ progress pics!

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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        BIG! super Frelon now w/ progress pics!
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Friday, December 26, 2003 4:26 PM
                        Models MODELS!MODELS!!

                        What a COOL kit!.... Thanks Mark! Big Smile [:D]

                        The fusalage is 22 inches long! ....346 parts! including a thin sheet of styrene for the bench seats and wire!

                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Saturday, December 27, 2003 10:30 AM
                        Big? That chopper is HUGE!

                        Cant wait to see it finished. And good luck trying to find a parking space for that monster. Big Smile [:D]

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Saturday, December 27, 2003 7:01 PM
                        Your welcome Troy. I also am looking forward in seeing pictures of the finished model.
                        mark956
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Saturday, December 27, 2003 7:53 PM
                        I will need to keep the main rotor removable for easier shelf space.

                        I'm going to try to keep this an out of the box project.

                        I wanted to start today but I got hit hard last night with a cold and slept most of today.....I still feel pretty icky! Dead [xx(]......maybe tomorrow....after I clean up my desk....first I gotta find it! Tongue [:P]

                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Saturday, December 27, 2003 9:22 PM
                        I hope you feel better. I had to take my wife to the doctor yesterday.
                        mark956
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, December 28, 2003 12:04 PM
                        Sorry to hear about that Mark. Is it the Flu?
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Sunday, December 28, 2003 12:43 PM
                        Nope a ear infection and Bronchodius. I am just waiting my turn to get sick.
                        mark956
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Sunday, December 28, 2003 1:16 PM
                        NICE!!!

                        I had Revell's 1/48 Sea Stallion when I was a kid and it was about 22 inches long with an even bigger rotor diameter. You'll have your work cut out for you making some clearance space on a shelf for that one.

                        By the way, what decal options do you get in that kit?
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, December 28, 2003 5:58 PM
                        This certain kit came with only the French navy rescue and French comando decals.

                        I wonder if this chopper was used by anyone else other than the French and Isralies?
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, December 28, 2003 6:21 PM
                        I'll answer my own question, here is a list that I have found and I believe the South African Gov used then too.

                        France, Iraq, Israel, Libya, People's Republic of China, and Zaire.

                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Monday, December 29, 2003 4:36 PM
                        Yes: the South African Air Force used them. The SAAF Museum actually maintains an airworthy example of one.
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, December 29, 2003 6:12 PM
                        thanks eh!

                        It looks like it may be late Feb or later for the 1/72 Revell VII C Sub kit to hit the States so.....I'm digging right in on this big sucka! and I'm going to have fun too!Tongue [:P]

                        I'll guess I'm going with the France thing Sad [:(].....Unless it would be unethical for me to use U.S. Coast guard or Navy decals?....like a "Lets say or pretend we did use a few...kinda like thing?"

                        Boy...It sure would look nifty in Coast Gaurd colors!!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        chopperfan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:07 AM
                        Then go for it, Troy!!!
                        Nothing in the modeling manuals say you can't use your imagination.
                        Tomorrow morning I'm gonna start an S-3 Viking as a firebomber!!! Read and article where the USFS is kicking the idea around so, I thought I'd try and beat them to the punch! Big Smile [:D]

                        Randie Cowboy [C):-)]
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:52 AM
                        Sounds COOL!

                        I think I will!

                        ( I hope I can scrounge up some Coast Guard Decals...if they are 1/72 or 1/48th I can re-size the images )

                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        chopperfan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:14 AM
                        Can't wit to see it, Troy!!!!

                        Randie Cowboy [C):-)]
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:03 AM
                        The directions say to start with the main rotor assy but I could not help myself ......So last night I started with the cockpit...it seemed natural ......the only bad thing about this kit is that all the controls and dials in the cockpit are DECALS! which are OLD and very YELLOW! so I'm using some extra photo etch parts and I robbed a extra parts kit - 1/35 MRC UH1 chopper for for its control surfaces. ( So I guess its not quit 'out of the box' like I posted earlier......ooops! )

                        For an OLDER kit... there is VERY little if NO flashing and the quality seems to be like a Tamiya kit! VERY NICE!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:23 PM
                        Built this kit many years ago. It is an excelent kit. Goes together well. I built the rotor blades folded. Hinges are molded separately, looks pretty cool. It is huge. You can even fit a 1/35th jeep in the rear cargo area.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 9:43 PM
                        Havn't been to the desk yet today but I just looked and HOLY COW! there are hinges! COOL!!

                        I'm like digging this project more and more every day!Big Smile [:D]

                        Thanks Gino!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 1:08 AM

                        Excellent kit, was building this well over 20 years ago, as an Israeli Defence Force Helo, got as far as getting the 1/2's together. Didn't get a chance to finish it. Joined the Navy. So packed it and stored and somehow lost it with some other items. I've been looking for another one since. I have never seen one built. Unless there is one about on any of the other modeling sites. Have fun, I did when I started mine.

                        Happy New Year

                        Chuck
                        Fly Navy


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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 2:32 AM
                        Happy New Year to you too Chuck!

                        Those Heller Super Frelons end up on ebay at least one to two per month...more or less....One went today for just 35.00 not bad.

                        Thanks for Serving!

                        Troy

                        U.S. Army res 84-86.
                        Fort Jackson S.C.
                        Fort Lawton Wa.
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, January 2, 2004 9:10 PM
                        Papa-Echo- 64,
                        I also cut, folded and stowed the tail assembly for shipboard ops on mine as well. Made tie down straps for the amin rotors that go to the hull too. It came out looking pretty cool. I'll try to post some photos when I get back home after the holidays.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Friday, January 2, 2004 10:39 PM
                        Sounds cool Gino!

                        I thought about cutting the tail but I want to keep this less than a 3 month project! Tongue [:P]

                        I would like to see how and where those rotor straps were tied.....any ideas?

                        I'm almost done with the cockpit....GEE!! 14 parts for just ONE seat alone!

                        I have been switching back and fourth between the Rotors, rotor head and the cockpit so I'm half way through the kit already!

                        I think thats more than half the kits parts right there!?

                        I'm still having fun! What a kit!! Big Smile [:D]
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Friday, January 2, 2004 11:00 PM
                        Troy, I would love to see some progress pictures if possible.
                        mark956
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Saturday, January 3, 2004 5:56 PM
                        Here are a few pics.

                        Sorry a little fuzzy.


                        Recognize the Huey layout with the dials?

                        Here is the main Rotor in three sections.


                        The Seats still have 5 more parts to go 'each'


                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Saturday, January 3, 2004 7:19 PM
                        Troy, I got the dreaded red X's.
                        mark956
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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Saturday, January 3, 2004 7:29 PM
                        I fixed it!

                        AHHH!!!! I copied the pic addresses from my WORKING page and not the actual on-line page.
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Saturday, January 3, 2004 8:17 PM
                        Very nice start Troy. I couldn't have done it any better. The instrument panel is great.
                        mark956
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Saturday, January 3, 2004 9:17 PM
                        Off to a "flying" start, Troy. Nice solid work on the seats and the instrument console. Keep us posted.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 12:02 AM
                        THANKS GUYS!! Big Smile [:D]

                        I just noticed that the SEATS pic posted twice!.... fixed it.

                        I'm going over to my buddies place soon and have some REAL pics taken...these are way too fuzzy!

                        This baby is amphibious! far out!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 9:48 AM
                        Troy, The pictures you have posted look good to me.
                        mark956
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