Nice review a very daunting build. Regarding the instrument panel decal, in that era, the panels looked like that in the daytime. Instruments were analog. I did fly as a passenger in a CH-54 with the pod in 1976 during an exercise. I was an Infantry Platoon Leader 101st ABN DIV. My soldiers did not like getting into the pod.
I do like the experience of opening an ICM kit, with the box inside the box. It also stores the kit properly if you end up pausing a build and have to pile the parts back in. Nothing slipping out hte end of a side opening box...Revell...please note. If it means paying a small premium, then I would pay it. The plastic isn;t bad either.....
Just a random thought Gary.. if you wanted to do a modern take, maybe an interior for the pod fitted out like a drone operator's station? I think those are portable and carried by helicopter.. BTW Isometric.. yep.. spot on :) Takes me back 40 years to Tech Drawing in school :)
@@garys_stuff Yes the ones (I think) 9 Squadron operate for the RAF equipped with Hellfire missiles etc. Do you mean in the 'War Has No Gender' set? It could be an idea for a modification of the Military Pod like the van the mobile chapel they did... hmmm.. I feel an email coming on :)
@@garys_stuff tell me about it. you develop one little obsession and all the space disappears, I'm getting more shelves put up strictly because my tank park has overflowed....
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Strewth Gary, you could fasten it up in your livingroom and use it as a fan !
ICM have come on leaps and bounds recent years. Their stuff is incredible
Nice review a very daunting build. Regarding the instrument panel decal, in that era, the panels looked like that in the daytime. Instruments were analog. I did fly as a passenger in a CH-54 with the pod in 1976 during an exercise. I was an Infantry Platoon Leader 101st ABN DIV. My soldiers did not like getting into the pod.
Looks great Gary!
Are you still on holiday?- me too! But I’m on North Stradbroke Island fishing and drinking beer. Cheers!🍻
Hello Mr.gary!i thank u4ur efforts.i truly appreciate them.have a nice time out.with best regards. Your modellmate.christian
I do like the experience of opening an ICM kit, with the box inside the box. It also stores the kit properly if you end up pausing a build and have to pile the parts back in. Nothing slipping out hte end of a side opening box...Revell...please note. If it means paying a small premium, then I would pay it.
The plastic isn;t bad either.....
Just a random thought Gary.. if you wanted to do a modern take, maybe an interior for the pod fitted out like a drone operator's station? I think those are portable and carried by helicopter..
BTW Isometric.. yep.. spot on :) Takes me back 40 years to Tech Drawing in school :)
Could use the drone operator figures from ICM.... oh, the BIG drones...
@@garys_stuff Yes the ones (I think) 9 Squadron operate for the RAF equipped with Hellfire missiles etc. Do you mean in the 'War Has No Gender' set? It could be an idea for a modification of the Military Pod like the van the mobile chapel they did... hmmm.. I feel an email coming on :)
Looks an amazing kit, but does it come with the house extension I'd need to display it? 😂
Morning Gary. Nigel of Modelling Bench fame built one of these on camera. Its not for the feint hearted
It's also for someone with more room that I have currently!
@@garys_stuff tell me about it. you develop one little obsession and all the space disappears, I'm getting more shelves put up strictly because my tank park has overflowed....
I hope they make the H-53 family
That would be superb. They are making a start on the Blackhawks soon.
A 1/48 Jolly Green would look smashing in their Vietnam diorama lineup.