Luftwaffe WW2 helicopter builds

[SJPONeill]

There are a couple of builds of Luftwaffe WW2 helicopters in the Unofficial Airfix Modellers Forum Large Scale Planes group build if anyone would like to have a look...

Marek FA-223 Drache The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum


GPM FL-282 Kolibri The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum


The build runs for three months so it is likely some other paper models may appear later...

[SJPONeill]

Progress on the base for the Flettner...


...and progress on the fuselage of the Drache...

[Splash846]

Hi everyone

I'm Splash and quite new to card craft, Simon who started this thread got me trying card models over on the UAMF.ORG.Uk forum. With only a couple of card models under my belt I thought I might try something more ambitious and thought I would have a go at the Marek Focke-Achgelis Fa.223 Drache.

My first impressions were "What no written instructions!" But looking at the part layout and small drawings I think it's more for an experienced builder rather than a fairly inexperienced person like me. But my logic is you only know your limits once you have exceeded them.

Looking at complex cockpit cage I thought I would cheat and use wood, this has caused me a couple of issues but worked out OK in the end.

My main build thread will be over on the other forum but I will keep adding update photos on here

[Texman]

Wood is acceptable as a building material. It is, after all, "pre" paper!

You are doing a most excellent build.

Thanks for sharing

[Splash846]

[elliott]

Looking very good. Interested in updates on this most interesting helicopter.

[Don Boose]

Beautiful work!

Don

[Splash846]

[Splash846]

So far this has been a pleasure to build the part fit is excellent and the design very straightforward.

[Mike1158]

Should this build not be moved to WIP?