Airfix 1/72 Chinook HC.I Review

[@pauldunne5713]

Looks fantastic. Will definitely go nicely with my Australian gear. Only thing missing in 72nd is, of course, that C-17. Now, that would be a beauty with it, plus a Bush Master or 2.

[@MontyThePython]

Those purple parts are templates for drilling holes in the correct position.

[@markfleming1605]

It was a fantastic review of a great looking kit. It is a shame the kit came in one bag. I look forward to your next review.

[@gorlestondoug]

Great no nonsense no waffle review as always, hope you will be reviewing the Zvezda 1/48 KA-52

[@memkiii]

There might be loads of plumbing... but in 1982 it was completely covered up with grey plastic panelling with service hatches in it. This is the post 1990s look. The cabin was also completely quilted from below the windows across the roof, and had lots of detail, lights, panels etc. *All missing here.* As is any hint of ceiling to the rear cabin, below the fin, or panelling & apu that should be there.The blade droop is massively overdone too. Solid seats are v bad, which would have been a little better if they moulded the slots on the back face. External surfaces look generally OK though for the scale. Queue apologists..... Have you worked on BN though & was it in 1982?

[@jameswoollard84]

You didn't work on BN either. Airfix will be going off museum visits and photos.

[@allandavis8201]

⁠@@jameswoollard84, How do you know that if you don’t mind me asking?, BN was in service for a considerable period after her return from the Falkland Islands 🇫🇰 war, and so many “Techies” would have passed through her during that time, it is quite possible that @memkill did indeed work on her. Just to be clear though the missing details that @memkill pointed out are correct, and it was 1982 that she survived the war and in particular the sinking of the Atlantic Convayor, she then went through the campaign minus a cockpit door that was only replaced after the Argentinian 🇦🇷 surrender, it was quietly “robbed” of one of the captured Argentinian Chinooks.

[@millycarrington]

@@jameswoollard84 I have spent many years working on 718 and many hours flying in it as it was on my Sqn. I started on the HC1 in 1983 and have been involved with them up to the Mk6. @memkill's comments on the whole are correct but my guess is that he(? ) probably didn't work on them as some of the terminology used is slightly incorrect, for instance 'quilting' is called 'soundproofing', we have a 'cabin roof'. not ceiling and the 'fin' is the Aft pylon'. but overall a good effort. If you want to get really pedantic with the build you could include the brass plaque dedicated to Dick Langworthy (718's Falklands pilot) that is/was fitted to the rear of the centre console. :-)