Chuck's 'LOACH" "Miss Clawd IV" in 1/72, *finished*

[ShaunW]

Roger that dudes, I now know what chicken plate is. I don't envy anybody who had to hump that around, especially in a hot and humid country.

[Chuck Finley]

Aaaaaah, Chicken plate armor. Hot, heavy and gave you the illusion that you were safe and sound. Doors off yes for all the obvious reasons. Also better visibility than looking through distorted glass.

Last I communicated with Mr. Mills (about two years ago) he had been flying with the Oklahoma City Police Department I believe.

Would you, by any chance, happen to have some first hand knowledge of chicken plate and helos in a certain Southeast Asian country? Your reply does leave that impression.

[Chuck Finley]

Basic construction finished and a little white applied. Now, onto masking and the overall olive drab.

[ShaunW]

Very nice work Chuck, that is a great looking helicopter.

[Saxon]

Going to look good when done.

[Chuck Finley]

Olive Drab applied. On to final construction and touch-up.

[ShaunW]

Excellent, looking forward to seeing it Chuck.

[Chuck Finley]

Basic construction completed. Now, for touch-up, decals and M-60 for the rear compartment.





BTW: The main canopy was a pain.

[ShaunW]

That looks great Chuck. What was the issue with the main canopy? the fit or the masking? or both!

[Chris]

The little guy is nearly completion, sweet.

[Chuck Finley]

Here is the completed Loach. Doors have been removed and a machine gun rests on the back seat waiting for the crew to go out and kick over some nests. The gun in the back was a leftover from a Dragon HMMWV kit and is as close to an M-60 as I could get..









Door Gunner from Full Metal Jacket: "Anyone who runs, is a VC. Anyone who stands still, is a well-disciplined VC!"

[Saxon]

Nice little chopper, did you have problems attaching the front canopy piece?

[Dirkpitt289]

Wow, thats a cool little chopper. I like it

[Clashcityrocker]

Lordy Miss Clawdy. That's a cool looking helicopter.

Nigel

[TobyC]

Great bit of modelling there. Not a big fan of choppers but I do like this one and your rendition of it. Get some!