Nunnehi (Don)

Great job on the helicopter! It looks much more authentic than mine. 

Congratulations, Ryland, I really enjoyed your build log. 
 

Don

You’re most welcome!

Patrick, here are the files.........

calypso5.pdf calypso 4.pdf calypso 2.pdf calypso 3.pdf calypso 1.pdf

Patrick,

sorry for the late response, just saw this. I’ll check and see if I still have the docs, I normally keep them but it’s been several years- will let you know. 
 

Don

Looking good! I really like what you did with the cabin doors!

Don

Just noticed that the link to Byrnes has been removed - perhaps it’s getting an update?

Thanks, Bob!

You’re most welcome, Patrick. If you want, I will send you the fuselage that I didn’t use, just send me a pm with your contact and I’ll get it on the way. It’s partially painted but can be cleaned up. 
 

Don

Patrick, your planking looks great and I’m following your build with interest. One suggestion, I think that there was a passageway between the fore and aft main cabins that is closed if you follow the instructions, which is what I did. I think one of the other builds on here shows it opened up that may be more accurate. 
 

Don

11 hours ago, mandolinut said:

Hi Don,

Enjoyed and inspired looked at your Calypso build. Unfortunately, my Calypso, purchased new, did not come with the helicopter fuselage. I have contacted the American distributor, and they say they have no parts and that I must contact the overseas parent company. I have reached out to them three times over a 5 week period with no response. Could you tell me more about your helicopter which looks great. Is this something still made that I might use as a replacement.

Regards,

Patrick

Patrick,

Thanks for the kind words, it’s really appreciated!
 

It’s a 1:48 OH13 Sioux made by Italeri and is available from Squadron models online, Squadron.com, and I’m sure other vendors. There are a couple of problems, it’s not historically accurate for the Calypso, and it’s slightly out of scale. I modified it to use the floats that came with the Billings kit. If you can live with the problems, it’s a nice addition. 
 

thanks again,

Don

The Billing Calypso is a really fun build but is somewhat crude by today’s standards - lots of room scratch details. For reference, there are several completed builds on this site (use the search function at the top of the home page) and I look forward to watching your progress. 
 

Don

Beautifully done, Ben, I’ve really enjoyed following your build!

Don

Nicely done! Have been looking at it for a while and may have to place an order. 
 

Don

Glen, she’s so beautiful on so many levels, well done!

Don

Tim,

Great news, I really look forward to a visit once you get her in place!

Don

Beautifully done!

Beautiful, Glen, just beautiful!

She looks great, Frank, beautifully done!

Don

Rich,

That looks great! Really well done!

Don

No words, just stunning…………………..!!!

Don

Hank, FYI, there’s a new Arleigh Burke out from ILoveKits (Trumpeter?) in a 1:200 scale that’s available from Squadron - the reviews I’ve seen are good and I’ve got one on order. The scale is large enough to allow much easier detailing than the others scaled at 1:350, although the case would have to be larger. 
 

I have a Byrne’s saw and couldn’t live without it, I really hope that they can continue. Back in the summer, they closed their site to orders for everything except their new disk sander, so I ordered one and it was delivered the same week Jim passed. It’s a real jewel! Jim’s tools are works of art - he will be missed. 
 

Don

On 11/4/2023 at 11:37 AM, timboni said:

Don, this project was commissioned by the Missouri Civil War Museum, located on Jefferson Barracks (now a veterans' cemetery) in St. Louis. To be honest, there have been some communication problems between us and the Museum's director, so we're uncertain if and when the installation will be done. Hopefully it will come to pass, and if so, I'll be posting some pictures of the dedication/installation ceremony. Thanks for asking.

 

Tim

Tim,

Thanks, I hope you get your communications issues resolved - I am a little over 500 miles from St Louis and will make a special trip there just to see it in person. 
 

Don

Glenn,

I know I’ve said it before, but that’s some beautiful work!

Don

This is simply stunning work- thanks for sharing! Are there plans for public display?

Don