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.

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10 comments:

  1. Pete.25 October 2014 at 16:53

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

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  2. Paul Foster25 October 2014 at 22:31

    Oh that looks very dandy.

    Nice work!

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

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  3. Tim Gow25 October 2014 at 22:48

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

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  4. Tim Gow25 October 2014 at 22:50

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

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  5. Al25 October 2014 at 23:51

    Very cool, nice looking kit Tim

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  6. Syl27 October 2014 at 12:24

    Well done.

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  7. Mad Padre27 October 2014 at 21:59

    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.

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  8. Tim Gow27 October 2014 at 22:16

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

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  9. Tim Gow27 October 2014 at 22:16

    Syl
    Thanks!

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  10. Tim Gow27 October 2014 at 22:17

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

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