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Swedish Mick

Member since
January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Monday, April 4, 2005 2:06 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by balta1
It looks like you got some type of wrap around camo but I can barely see in the pics.

It's going to be a sea grey/dark green camo over and cockpit black under, straight OOB. Hopefully this is close to reality, 'cause I haven't seen any picture of the Chinooks used by the Brits in Lebanon. But anyway, it looks pretty good to me ...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 3, 2005 10:12 PM

Awesome gang! Looks we are all making some progress...I hope to start on mine later this month...I'm looking forward to it...it is great to everyone making some progress!

Later,
Taz

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 7:51 PM

Great progress there Swedish Mick! Thumbs Up [tup]

It looks like you got some type of wrap around camo but I can barely see in the pics.

I just painted the interior on mine but I'll post pics after I weather it.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Swedish Mick

Member since
January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 5:20 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by balta1

Sorry about that Swedish Mick! You're on the list. Please post some pics of your progress.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Swedish Mick
I will see what I can do about that. I don't have a digital camera but maybe I can arrange it somehow ....

Borrowed a camera from a friend during Easter, and here are the result:

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Friday, March 25, 2005 9:15 AM

Welcome to the GB AusLexusJapan!!! Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

You've been added to the list.
Great pics of your Chinook and beer!! Approve [^]

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, March 25, 2005 7:12 AM

I am late, but I will be on a months holiday when I return back to Japan from Australia on April 3rd, and want to get in on this build!.. I just started my Chinook tonight.. I am doing the Australian Army CH-47D.. I have the 1/72 Italeri No 064 CH-47 (HC-1) C/D R.A.F kit. It has the decals for R.A.F, Australian R.A.A.F, U.S Army, and Italy..

Here's a few pics ofwhat I have started!

What I hope it will eventually look like!

Chris in Japan

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Swedish Mick

Member since
January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Thursday, March 24, 2005 12:51 AM

I will see what I can do about that. I don't have a digital camera but maybe I can arrange it somehow ...

Modellbygge iFokus http://www.modellbygge.ifokus.se

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:01 AM

Sorry about that Swedish Mick Banged Head [banghead]

! You're on the list. Please post some pics of your progress.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Swedish Mick

Member since
January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:30 AM

it seems that you have missed me …

QUOTE: Originally posted by Swedish Mick 09 Jan 2005, 18:27:09
If it's still possible to join, count me in! I'm working on a 1/72 Matchbox right now, building a HC Mk1 Britforleb/RAF Chinook in Lebanon 1984.

The building is making progress, and the kits camouflage is now partly painted. The rest of the camo is to be painted, the undercarrage is to be fitted, and then ...

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Monday, March 21, 2005 9:16 PM

Okay gang!! I'm Back!! Sorry for letting this thread sorta die out Sad [:(]

but I've had my hands full the past several months and have been outta modeling for that time Angry [:(!]

. I plan to start my Chinook some time in next month and I will be posting pics!! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Lodni_k, great progress on your build!! Bow [bow]

Welcome Taz! I've added you to the list. Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 7:34 AM

Well hey...I'm looking forward to the pics! I'm working on the Aerobatic team build, and have one particular that I'm trying to finish....I'm doing 3!...after I finish this one, I'm going to attempt working on 2 kits at once...my Chinook being one of them.

Later all!
Taz

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:36 AM

Taz, the Chinook version I'm building has much larger sponsons than the "regular" H-47. Luckily, Italeri made "cut" lines on the insides of the fuselage. Fortunately, I didn't screw it up & the replacement sponsons are on and look pretty good!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:39 AM

Hey lodni_k...looks like you're making progress. What is the reason for removing a chunck out of the side? Does the version you're building not have that "bulge" ? I'm new to Chinooks is why I'm asking.

Later,
Taz

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 10, 2005 1:03 PM

The pics as promised! (finally! Big Smile [:D]

)

I'll be sure to get some b4 I close up the fuselage! Cool [8D]

And since I'll finally in Fallon - Progress should be forthcoming!! LOL - Calvin

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Swedish Mick

Member since
January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Sunday, January 9, 2005 6:27 PM

If it's still possible to join, count me in! I'm working on a 1/72 Matchbox right now, building a HC Mk1 Britforleb/RAF Chinook in Lebanon 1984. Actually I'm working on two Chinooks, but the other one (a CH-47D from Dutch AF in UNMEE service in Ethiopia) is on hold, and I don't think that one will be re-started before this GB has ended.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:49 PM

Hey gang, this thread has been sorta dead...hopefully everyone is working hard on their chinooks! Ha, no such luck! I've been crazy busy with the holidays...but I'm looking forward to working on mine in the next month or so.

Progress anyone?

Later,
Taz

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 3:22 AM

Hey Gang! I haven't forgotten anyone (Well, at least not yet!) Hopefully by the end of the week I'll be ready to close up mine. Kinda hard to resist loading it up with P.E., but I'd like to get it at least mostly done this year! LOL

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 2:37 PM

Hey gang, I'd love to join the fray! I've got the Italeri 1/72 CH-47 C/D. I've not decided on which version yet, as I won't start on it till probably February...unless I decide other wise. I remember reading the deadline to finish was April '05...so I think I'm safe.

QUOTE: Thought everyone might like to see this.

adrake2...love the pic...
It's Hooters on a hook! Big Smile [:D]

Later gang,
Taz

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:24 PM

I haven't touched my project yet... still trying to finish the Titanic diorama for my Daughter's graduation... should be ready to start after getting back home from the Holidays.

Take care,
Frank
(webmaster: They Called Them "Guns A Go-Go")

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Friday, November 19, 2004 10:39 PM

Just finishing the final touches on a Dutch F-16 for an ARC Viper group build, then I'll continue with my MH-47E (the Viper GB ends 12/15). I have the fuselage together, just have some minor seam clean up left, then I'll add all those wonderful little bits that go on before she gets her coat of black paint. If I can stay on task, I should have it done at the first of the year.

CHeers,

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Friday, November 19, 2004 6:01 PM

Just checking to see if anyone has made any progress on the kits? I have mine washed, cleaned and ready for assembly.

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 8, 2004 7:47 PM

Can someone please explain to me one more time how to post pics up here? Yes, I are rock when it comes to these computer thingies. I got some comparison pics on the camera that I took before I finally got the oversized sponsons on the -E kit. ( yes, my first major surgery! ) LOL

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:22 PM

I'm not sure if I want to do an OOB or not. I am looking for some ref books on Squadron;)
Yeah, I'll go OOB on this one. The next one will be "hooked up" with PE & AM :) LOL! Cool [8D]

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:45 PM

lodni_k...It's never too late to build a chopper!!
I'll add you and your kit to the list. I still haven't got around to starting mine but I plan to start next month.
Welcome to the GB!!

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:30 PM

Love the pic! Is it too late for this GB? I've got a MH-47E (Italeri 1/72) that I could do. Smile [:)]

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adrake2

Member since
February 2004
From: Ft. Bragg, NC

Posted by adrake2 on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:44 PM

Thought everyone might like to see this. Big Smile [:D]

-Aaron

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, September 30, 2004 1:35 AM

I'm finishing the DFW Floh before I'm starting this project. Should not be long now.

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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 1:50 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by balta1

Thanks albymoore!

Rob Gronovius - I've thought about picking those up as well, would you be able to post pics of them?

This is set #F72076, Vietnam LRRP US Helicopter crew 3 figures by CMK. While they are Vietnam era, I figure in this scale they can be used in almost any era.

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balta1

Member since
December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Monday, September 27, 2004 6:28 PM

albymoore - Thanks for taking the time to do this for us buddy. They all look awesome!

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Monday, September 27, 2004 4:32 PM

Photobucket finally got the act together, so here's those banners. I've left them in their original sizes, so that way you guys can resize them to your liking.