SMER MIL Mi-8 Hip SAR 1991

[patw]

Built box stock although the instructions are pretty vague. I then Googled the real thing to get close ups of particular part positions. I don't build many helicopters so although they suggest building the rotor assembly OK, but don't fit it until everything else is done including the decals. There is a full interior, and four choices of this subject on the decal sheet.

[fordrodnkustom]

Nice job Pat. You did good with bad instructions, looks like a fairly complicated kit to assemble. I guess the challenge is what it's all about!

[harron68]

I luv any unusual kits and it looks like a larger scale than most "low interest" kits, usually 1/72. As a kid, I built a U.S. Navy chopper that came in dark blue plastic. Thanx for a nice job, wish you could include close-ups of the interior. Really nice to see something different.

[patw]

Thanks guys. Yes it was a challenge and yes that's what it's all about Ron.
Yes harron68 it's 1/72 and takes up a whole shelf in my cabinet, here's one photo (albeit at a funny angle) of the interior....



The foot trim pedals go in right at the front, I had to mark out the locations from pictures I'd found on the internet.
Here's another...