Monday, 6 February 2017

A brace of Hinds

You'll remember the Esci and Airfix Mi-24 kits I was knocking together before Christmas?  I actually finished them a few weeks ago but the first opportunity to photograph them outside only arose a couple of days ago.
They seem to have turned out quite well.  I went for the same colour scheme on both as I expect them to appear as a pair more often then not.
 Above - Esci with Spiral AT missiles.  Below - Airfix version with Sagger AT missiles.



 I left the main rotors removable to ease storage and transit.
These are the 3-foot aircraft stands I built last year.
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13 comments:

  1. Conrad Kinch6 February 2017 at 12:51

    Oh what a lovely pair!

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  2. Don M6 February 2017 at 13:19

    The stuff of NATO nightmares!

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  3. Milgeek6 February 2017 at 17:40

    Tried to work the word 'hindsight' into something clever...But couldn't. :) Excellent stuff, Mr. G.

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  4. Pete.6 February 2017 at 20:30

    They look great Tim- should give the NATO tankies something to worry about.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  5. Ken H7 February 2017 at 11:48

    Splendid models, bringing up the rear I imagine, as in hindquarters? Sorry, I'll stop now!

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  6. Hugh Walter7 February 2017 at 15:51

    I'm with Conrad - surly that should be a pair? Hinds are mammals! I'll get me coat, but before I leave -I like the blue-windscreen thing, that really works.

    I was bothered by one of these on a March & Shoot many years ago, you don't realise how big they are until you see one pointing at you!

    H

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  7. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:06

    Conrad Kinch
    Thanks - as you know all the best things come in pairs!

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  8. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:07

    Don M
    They do look pretty evil.

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  9. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:08

    Stephen Beat
    I could re-label the box they live in as 'Hindquarters'....

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  10. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:09

    Pete
    I will endeavour to get them in a game soon.

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  11. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:09

    Ken H
    Thank you, we'll let you know...

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  12. Tim Gow10 February 2017 at 17:10

    Hugh Walter
    I imagine that seeing one for real would be an unforgettable experience.

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  13. Paul Foster26 February 2018 at 05:54

    Perfect pair Tim. Well done.

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