Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

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Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by B-29 » Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:39 pm

Here some pics of several projects I just finished up. The Dauphin has been modified with sliding doors, new interior, retractable gear, winch, and improved exhaust vents. Let me know what you think.
Mig-15 Camo:
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by YT » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:57 pm

Those look great, I love the helo!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by Tambo » Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:39 am

Both of those are sharp! Very cool.
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by Jnewboy » Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:13 am

Love the Mig!!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by granch » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:34 pm

No particular love for the north corean markings, but Love the dolphin!!!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by B-29 » Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:00 pm

Thanks for the kind remarks, the Dauphin is now for sale, if anyone's interested here's some neat background info on this particular helo : http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backiss ... arbers.pdf
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Post by plasticboy » Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:06 am

There are looks great! Excellent job!!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by RobC » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:29 pm

mig looks great
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by pickelhaube » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:59 am

Both look great !!
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Re: Custom 1/18 Mig and Coast Guard Dauphin

Post by Rogue 01 » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:38 am

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