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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on May 25, 2024, 04:56:45 PM

Title: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 25, 2024, 04:56:45 PM
Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this Italeri kit
 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53645200375_c89a0afdd5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pJrF6R)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

to make this helicopter used by Aviazione dell’Esercito (AVES) - Italian army

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53645081774_64600f2189_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pJr4R1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

https://cdn.planespotters.net/31930/mm80420-esercito-italiano-italian-army-agusta-bell-ab-47g-ranger_PlanespottersNet_1150393_a4cd37768d_o.jpg (https://cdn.planespotters.net/31930/mm80420-esercito-italiano-italian-army-agusta-bell-ab-47g-ranger_PlanespottersNet_1150393_a4cd37768d_o.jpg)
Source: www.planespotters.net (http://www.planespotters.net)

A quick look inside the box:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53643867017_ae1ceb04ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pJjQJV)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

First steps ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53713537365_e208081e95_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pQtViP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53712194987_090c6e078b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pQn3gn)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53712194992_7eb2fb1bbe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pQn3gs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 25, 2024, 04:57:09 PM
The kit is really small and fragile ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53745090303_1cdb8be094_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pTgCTZ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53745228739_f0279fe711_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pThm3P)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53743977542_cf9c000151_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pTaW7s)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Kerick on May 26, 2024, 09:42:44 PM
That’s not small it’s tiny! You have better eyes than me!
It’s looking good.
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 07, 2024, 04:19:31 PM
Almost finished ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53775362905_aa9621cc97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pVWMTp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53774027187_0cf4826e3f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pVPWPM)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Rod The Fixer on June 15, 2024, 05:06:11 AM
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53791897704_d717f7831d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pXpx79)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53791897694_a44bab845f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pXpx6Y)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53791803533_4426a7a887_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pXp47v)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53791590296_6c642b7508_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pXnXJ1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Old Wombat on June 15, 2024, 06:06:33 PM
Very nice job, Rodolfo! :smiley:
Title: Re: Agusta Bell AB-47 - Italeri 1:72 - Aviazione dell’Esercito (ALE)
Post by: Frank3k on June 16, 2024, 12:52:30 AM
Great job! Did you paint the rim on the edges of the cockpit exits?