Saturday 25 October 2014

'Orrible 'Oplite - part 2

Here is the completed Mi-2, resplendent in two-tone green camo.
The simplifications I introduced to the build aren't too obvious.
Polish markings were sourced from the decal box.  I had wanted to use East German markings but didn't have any in stock.  If anyone has any East German decals to spare I can offer them a home and gainful employment.  The same goes for most Warpact markings.

10 comments:

Pete. said...

Turned out nice Tim- are the main rotors fixed or removable?

Cheers,

Pete.

Paul Foster said...

Oh that looks very dandy.

Nice work!

I am sure I can source you a few NVA type looking decals.

Tim Gow said...

Pete
The rotor assembly is removable - making storage and transport if not easy then at least possible!

Tim Gow said...

Paul Foster
I needed to try and balance things up after someone sent me a load of US helis.......

Al said...

Very cool, nice looking kit Tim

Syl said...

Well done.

Mad Padre said...

Lovely work Tim. I recently saw a picture of one of those (or maybe a later model MI series chopper) in Polish colours exercising with Canadian troops in E. Europe. How times change.

Tim Gow said...

Al
Again, not the finest of starts but a decent finish!

Tim Gow said...

Syl
Thanks!

Tim Gow said...

Michael Peterson
Blimey - has Canada joined the Warsaw Pact then?