Vintage Lego Builds

Rebuilding forgotten Lego that were missing instructions

Set 565-1 – Helicopter

Inspired from a picture on the instructions book of the set 565-1 – Moon Landing (1976).

Discover the sturdy helicopter from LEGO set 565-1, an iconic creation featured on the back of the box! Built with blue and white bricks, this helicopter stands out with its detailed rotors, transparent cockpit, and stable landing gear. Equipped with a turret and a compact design, it’s ready for aerial adventures. Check out my step-by-step building instructions to recreate this unique piece!

Instructions

Inventory

Quantity Photo Part Name
1 Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Stud
7 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
2 Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
2 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
2 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
3 Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
1 Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
1 Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
2 Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
3 Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
10 Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
2 Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
1 Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
2 Slope 45 2 x 2 Slope 45 2 x 2
8 Slope 45 2 x 2 Slope 45 2 x 2
2 Arch 1 x 6 Arch 1 x 6
4 Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
2 Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
1 Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter 5 x 5 with Center Hole for Rotor Holder Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter 5 x 5 with Center Hole for Rotor Holder
1 Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Helicopter Rotor Holder Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Helicopter Rotor Holder
2 Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate without Axle Holders Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate without Axle Holders
1 Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom