Chip's Wocka Wocka**DNF**

[Molly-new]

Undecided on what to build, either PK-175 Monty's Caravan, or PK-413 Chinook "ET" . Decisions, decisions.

[Martin R]

Undecided on what to build, either PK-175 Monty's Caravan, or PK-413 Chinook "ET" . Decisions, decisions.

Although having to choose between those kits is not the most unpleasant position to be in.

[beany]

The Chinook is an impressive kit once finished, I certainly enjoyed making mine. There are some issues with the glazing, but nothing a bit of "modelling" won't fix. Best of luck whichever you go for (I'd say do both ).

cheers
Al.

[Ian]

I agree with Al - build both!

[Molly-new]

Decision made, I will start off with the Chinook and if time permits I will have a go at Monty's Caravan as well.

The Boxart:

[Molly-new]

In true Matchbox tradition you get 3-colour sprue's:







Plus a clear sprue and Decal sheet:



The instructions are unfortunately in Chinese but they are well laid out so it should be easy enough to follow.





I will be doing the "ET" version, BRITFORLEB Task Force, Lebanon, 1984.

[spitfire1677]

Nice choice with the 'ET' scheme

Regards
Chris

[Martin R]

Chip,

Looking forward to watching your progress.

regards,

Martin

[shangos70]

Looks good, I've been trying to get one of these at a good price for ages.

[Molly-new]

Nice choice with the 'ET' scheme
Regards
Chris

I was in Beirut at the time and had many a fun trip in ET. When I first saw the boxart I just new I had to get one, but have been nervous about doing it incase I make a pigs ear of it.


I have now taken the plunge, and made a start with putting the cockpit together:



The cockpit area has been given a coat of black matt, I will not be going overboard on detailing this area as the thickness of the clear parts mean nothing will be seen anyway.

There is a decal for the IP supplied, so I will fit that.

[AndrewR]

Nice work on the Wokka Chip. I don't think I've seen one of these built up.

cheers

Andrew

[Molly-new]

I have painted the floor grey, and fitted one side to the floor/cockpit section:



I am not 100% convinced that it is in the correct place as there are no obvious attachment points. I think it is going to be a case of trial and error and make do with the best of a bad fit.

I have put a strip of tape across the windows ready for spraying as the windows can be fitted from the outside later.

On the port side I have had to fill in the holes for the USA version:



I hope to get the fuselage together tomorrow.

[JamesPerrin]

Not a kit I've ever seen built either and following with interest.

[Molly-new]

The fuselage is now together:



I concentrated on getting the top lined up as best as possible as that is what will be on view. The bottom has a panel that fits in, so I should be able to bring it all together underneath, and any errors will not be seen.

[Stuart]

Looking good