RCAF 100th - 1/144 Sikorski H-19 Chickasaw Started 1 May 22 Completed 18 Jun 22

[lastvautour]

The Chickasaw saw service in the RCAF but were retired below I joined the RCAF in 1966. However there was a training airframe in the hangar where I took my technical training. The Chickasaw model is cut on two planes and awaits further carving. Some initial shaping and sanding has begone.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Stabs glued in place. Next will be the tail rotor drive shaft followed by the Rotors and undercarriage.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Undercarriage attached and primed.

Lou

[Boomerang]

 Coming together very nicely.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Gordon.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Roll out 18 June 2022. The RCAF received 12 Chickasaw. Incidentally, the RCN received the same aircraft as the H04S Horse . Decals are home made with exception of the roundels that came from Sabre Decals sheet 72-11. Although a bit brittle after 40 years, they worked well with lots of Microsol.

Lou
Note: the misses could not resist taken my likeness with my huge model.

[Gearup]

A very nice model. I think that helicopter must have inspired cartoon characters in children books that have a helicopter in them. Kudos to your wife for getting you in the picture too!
Fraser

[lastvautour]

Yes, she was the one who suggested it.

Lou