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[mestell]

Last week for my birthday, in addition to other nice gifts and well wishes, I also received 3 Treefrog gift certificates. It didn't take me long to decide how I wanted to spend them. This afternoon K&K 189SE, Bell HU-1D Iroquois USMC Troop Carrier "HUEY' was delivered (#88 out of 200 made).

It fits nicely on a 24-inch shelf which will be it's new display area. I'm thinking about a medi-vac diorama since the cabin interior is designed for cargo or stretcher litters. Another winter project in the works.
Mike

 

[villagehorse]

That’s one heck of an iconic piece for the series Mike. This will definitely make for a fantastic looking dio. Looking forward to seeing how you use it. Lucky boy. Robin.

 

[mestell]

THX Robin. This was a true work horse for the Marines. I am very pleased with it. Another nostalgic piece for me having taken more than a few rides in these.
Mike

 

[WesternOutlaw]

A great choice, Mike. Looking forward to seeing the dio.

 

[wayne556517]

Nice addition mate

 

[wwiibuff]

Looks great Mike

 

[29 Let's Go]

Nicely detail piece. Are we waiting for a diorama?
Steve

 

[mestell]

A great choice, Mike. Looking forward to seeing the dio.

Thanks Rob. This shelf display will be developed in time. It's #2 on my list of winter projects.

Nice addition mate

THX Wayne

Looks great Mike

Thank you Duke

Nicely detail piece. Are we waiting for a diorama?
Steve

THX Steve. The shelf diorama is in the planning and gathering stages for now. But it's definitely coming.

Mike

 

[Terp152]

Great looking model Mike, nice addition.

 

[Horus]

Looks great Mike, would of gotten one of these myself, but had already gone for TCS ones, and space is always an issue unfortunately. Still you never know what future may bring if I manage to make space !

 

[mikemiller1955]

SWEET!!!

I just know you're gonna make that Huey look great with what I'm sure you will be hunting down to go next to it...

 

[jason foote]

Happy birthday Mike, please keep us posted, like everyone else i want to see what you turn this into

 

[mestell]

Great looking model Mike, nice addition.

Thanks Chris

Looks great Mike, would of gotten one of these myself, but had already gone for TCS ones, and space is always an issue unfortunately. Still you never know what future may bring if I manage to make space !

I know what you mean Steve by managing space. I've sold some of my older collection in order to gain shelf space for my newer interests.

SWEET!!!

I just know you're gonna make that Huey look great with what I'm sure you will be hunting down to go next to it...

THX Mike. The hunt has begun in earnest my friend.

Happy birthday Mike, please keep us posted, like everyone else i want to see what you turn this into

THX Jason for the BD wish. Stay tuned.
Mike

 

[mestell]

This afternoon I have been experimenting with inserting AI generated backgrounds with some photos of my collection. Here's an example of my Huey with an AI conceived jungle background. Fun
Mike

 

[villagehorse]

Certainly adds a new dimension to showcase your recent purchase. Robin.