The Whirlybirds

[midnightprowler]

I loved this show as a kid, still do. Built this replica of N975B by combining the skids and instrument panel from MRC's Bell 47D kit and the balance from Revell's H-13G kit. Decals are from Speedway Decals.

[Paul]

well if you watched that show as a kid the you are really dating your self. I did too, along with 12 O.Clock High, Sky King, Clutch Cargo and all.. The Bell looks quite smart.

[LyleW]

Spot on build! I don't remember the Whirlybirds show, but I do all the rest, Paul. Still watch some Sky King on YouTube.

[Cherrylock]

looks good

[Stikpusher]

I like it! Brings back memories of boyhood...

[Stuart]

Love Bell-47's - that's a great build. Not heard of the show so off to youtube I go!

[midnightprowler]

Thanks guys. The Whirlybirds ran from 57 to 60 I think, it was produced by Desilu studios. I started watching in probably in 65 or so. Yeah, I'm I'm old, 56 in November.

[KSaarni]

Nice small chopper !

Must also youtube to get an understanding what Whirlybirds are all about..

- Kari

[Stuart]

I watched a few episodes on youtube this morning after my son got me up at 5 – That’s actually a cool show, just a shame it not in colour. I also watched a bit of ‘Highway Patrol’ and ‘Ripcord’.
The 47 is a great looking aircraft – I do like the enclosed later version they used in the later show’s too.

I was also rather taken with Gwen the A&P - If we'd have had a few more like her when I was in that profession - I might have stayed in

[BorgR3mc0]

That show was way before my time. I am more of an Blue Thunder/Airwolf kinda guy. None the less, I like that model. Nice to see a 47 in something else then a M.A.S.H. scheme.