1:35 Academy Bell 47D M*A*S*H helicopter REVEAL!

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:48 pm

Well guys, Here is my reveal of this whirly bird.
I realy enjoyed building this kit. It was a easy fit with little errors in it.
And as you probably know, I do more than just the kit.... I like putting it in a diorama or on a base.

And so I did with this Bell....

I took foto's from the Bell on the base and some pics off the base as you will see.
We are even go back in time a little...

I hope you guys like this reveal as much as I did building this kit

Now let's take off!

And a bonus video to say thanks for waching!
Wanted to put the M*A*S*H theme under the video, but could not do it.. sorry

[youtube]LUkeO0zqpbQ[/youtube]

Cheers guys!

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:46 pm

WOW that is amazing mate how did you keep that fish bowl so clean and shiny its amazing the whole diorama is fantastic mate.

just to let you know i subbed you I'll be watching the video later again stunning work mate.

wappynutter · Post by **wappynutter** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:49 pm

Absolutely fanbloodytastic Frans.....
I am in total awe at your skills and ideas....
You are up there with young Hamilkar and birthday boy Coen on the god like modeller shelf.
Very, very well done sir,
Thank you for sharing your skills with us....

awaiting your next project...

....

JayCub · Post by **JayCub** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:51 pm

Frans that is out of this world, so much detail to look at and on a second glance even more to appreciate, the helmet was a real nice touch, and i have enjoyed every moment of the build

Tom

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:59 pm

Thank you very much for those nice comments guys!

wappynutter wrote:You are up there with young Hamilkar and birthday boy Coen on the god like modeller shelf.

Wow... hall of fame...what a honour...

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:01 pm

Nige201980 wrote:WOW that is amazing mate how did you keep that fish bowl so clean and shiny its amazing the whole diorama is fantastic mate.

just to let you know i subbed you I'll be watching the video later again stunning work mate.

Thanks Nige!

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:02 pm

JayCub wrote:Frans that is out of this world, so much detail to look at and on a second glance even more to appreciate, the helmet was a real nice touch, and i have enjoyed every moment of the build

Tom

Thank you Tom!
That helmet was a real pain in the a..butt!

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:38 pm

ChancerNW · Post by **ChancerNW** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:45 pm

That is a grogeous little bell, beautifully built. The diorama frames it so well. Top Job.

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:53 pm

Schoof wrote:

Thanks Bastiaan

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:56 pm

HollywoodModelling wrote:This is tops in my book especially considering how bad I am building helicopters...

Thank you!
Belief it or not, this was my first helicopter build ever!

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:57 pm

ChancerNW wrote:That is a grogeous little bell, beautifully built. The diorama frames it so well. Top Job.

Thank you very much mate

Tamiyasnob · Post by **Tamiyasnob** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:07 pm

I like it. I like it a lot

the diorama base is perfect for the chopper, really, really good

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:15 pm

Superb work Frans, love it mate

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:21 pm

Paul wrote:Superb work Frans, love it mate
Tamiyasnob wrote:I like it. I like it a lot the diorama base is perfect for the chopper, really, really good

Thank you gentleman!

alextheblue · Post by **alextheblue** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:08 am

Holy smoke Frans, this is absolutely fantastic!!! The quality is out of this world and that figure is pure genius - really captures the whole "feel" of Vietnam.

Got to agree with everyone else, your work and skills are truly inspirational!!

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:12 am

alextheblue wrote:Holy smoke Frans, this is absolutely fantastic!!! The quality is out of this world and that figure is pure genius - really captures the whole "feel" of Vietnam.

Got to agree with everyone else, your work and skills are truly inspirational!!

Thank you very much Alex

Glad you like it.

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:14 am

Frans you've produced an absolute stunner, really beautiful creation which reflects the period wonderfully.

In my eyes the figure is perfect and complements the dio so so well, his pose suggests the balance of relaxing/ weariness and madness which a medevac pilot must have had.

Well done

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:31 am

DC87 wrote:

Frans you've produced an absolute stunner, really beautiful creation which reflects the period wonderfully.

In my eyes the figure is perfect and complements the dio so so well, his pose suggests the balance of relaxing/ weariness and madness which a medevac pilot must have had.

Well done

Wow... Thanks for that compliment Dan

You descriped my dio spot on!
The soldier is smoking some"medicinal" herbs to let the war behind him for a minute until he gets another call. ...

Cheers

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:49 am

Really, really excellent. A beautifully executed scene

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:08 am

Rob wrote:Really, really excellent. A beautifully executed scene

Thanks Rob

Appreciate it

FatFingaz · Post by **FatFingaz** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:10 pm

This is simply amazing, great finish and capture the moment perfect.

Jas

gosselin2112 · Post by **gosselin2112** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:23 pm

The base really makes the chopper stand out. Nice work.

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:26 pm

gosselin2112 wrote:The base really makes the chopper stand out. Nice work.
FatFingaz wrote:This is simply amazing, great finish and capture the moment perfect.

Jas

Thanks guys

HWGuderian23 · Post by **HWGuderian23** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:17 pm

Beautiful work Frans

! I'm really impressed and love the whole scenery on this awesome dio. Your work is a huge inspiration for me. Very well done mate

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:23 pm

HWGuderian23 wrote:Beautiful work Frans ! I'm really impressed and love the whole scenery on this awesome dio. Your work is a huge inspiration for me. Very well done mate

Thank you very much Markus!
Glad I could inspire you

Lysion · Post by **Lysion** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:36 pm

This diorama turned out very nice. I smell a SIG winner here

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:13 pm

Lysion wrote:This diorama turned out very nice. I smell a SIG winner here

Thank you very much Lysion!
But I have won for myself by receiving all those nice comments and compliments of you guys!
And there are a lot more awesome builds from other competitors!
But i Appreciate it mate!

HamilkarBarkas · Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:42 pm

Not only the model and diorama is mind-blowing, the presentation is superb too!

my biggest respect for your work man!

Love the figure, it is a nice touch

Dunhill2005 · Post by **Dunhill2005** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:51 pm

My favorit

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:56 pm

HamilkarBarkas wrote:Not only the model and diorama is mind-blowing, the presentation is superb too! my biggest respect for your work man!

Love the figure, it is a nice touch
Dunhill2005 wrote:
My favorit

Thank you very much guys!

I appreciate your compliments!

Post by **Lee** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:00 pm

An excellent piece of work Frans....

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:04 pm

Lee wrote:An excellent piece of work Frans....

Thank you Lee

It was a nice kit to build too! Had a pic of it posted on Flickr, and the best compliment I could get was from a Vienam veteran. For him this dio was spot on. His comment gave me the chills..

Tiger131 · Post by **Tiger131** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:04 pm

stunning work the weathering on that is superb and all the little extra like the item in the helmet really tell a story really nice work

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:12 pm

Tiger131 wrote: stunning work the weathering on that is superb and all the little extra like the item in the helmet really tell a story really nice work

Thanks mate

The helmet..... now that was a pain in the butt! Small package of Marlboro, bug juice, bandage and a 3 tone camo painted...

ManCupboardModels · Post by **ManCupboardModels** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:13 am

Brilliant, well done! Top job!!!

Bissyboat · Post by **Bissyboat** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:39 am

Beautiful work on the chopper and pilot. Very nice and relaxing setting on a smart looking vignette.

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:04 am

DaddyCool273 wrote:Brilliant, well done! Top job!!!
Bissyboat wrote:Beautiful work on the chopper and pilot. Very nice and relaxing setting on a smart looking vignette.

Thank you very much gentleman

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