MedEvac, Blackhawk, 1/35th
New York, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 09:08 AM UTC
I’m finally started this project after a year. While at an air show in Niagara Falls, NY I took some photos of a MedEvac Blackhawk. For the measurement of the carousel I took out my boot lace and used it writing it down and measuring the results at home. Everything is made from Evergreen Plastics.
I'm making two sets, one for now and the other will go into the parts bin.
I did get a lot of odd looks.
I have to kick myself in the ass for not getting the tail number, the only pic I have shows the first two numbers..”24”. I’ll keep posting along.
Here is my web-shots page, there are more pics and of the helicopter. Take what pics you want, feel free.
MedEvac Blackhawk Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 09:19 AM UTC
Mother, the litter stacker looks awesome. I can't wait to see this one done. I have been planning on a MedEvac Hawk for a while too. I took full pics of one a few years ago at Ft Itwin, which are on
Prime Portal. I did up drawings of the stacker as well, but never got to it.
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Showcase
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 09:23 AM UTC
Thanks Gino, I'll use your reference photos to help as well. Take what pics I have...
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Maryland, United States
Joined: February 19, 2006
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 11:24 AM UTC
Very impressive looking. Great job.
Floyd
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 12:02 PM UTC
Thanks Floyd, should post either late tonight or morning progress pics.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
litespeed
News ReporterEngland - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 12:09 PM UTC
Looking really good Joe. Nice bit of scratch building with the evergreen. I like the tie down points in the floor of the passenger cabin. Thanks for posting and looking forward to your build.
tim
Florida, United States
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 02:47 PM UTC
Joe your scratch building amazes me looking good I shall also follow this thread
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IPMS#47611
California, United States
Joined: December 12, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 09:00 PM UTC
Could you scan and E-Mail me your patterns for the interior pieces? If it is possible, because I would like to try and do a Medavac also.
[email protected] I would really appricate it.
Tom
Tom Turschmann
SFC, USA Retired
New York, United States
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 02:13 AM UTC
It amazes me that you such precise results from such a simple method. It's looking great!
Justen Hanna
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Proprietor, Section 8 Hobbies
"The distance between genius and insanity is measured only by success."
New York, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 03:38 PM UTC
I have the carousel pretty much done, just a few odds and ends left. I'm using the Archer rivet decals. I only hope they show up after painting. I plan on doing a one side coat to see, if they don't show I will not bother with them. Post more soon.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
New York, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 03:43 PM UTC
Thanks Tim, Justin and Justin.
Tom give me a day or two, I'll put a drawing together and post it here. One word of caution...I can’t guarantee you the accuracy , like I said I used a boot lace. It’s close
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
New York, United States
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 06:13 AM UTC
Here they are painted up.
More to follow.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Maryland, United States
Joined: February 19, 2006
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 06:56 AM UTC
That looks great. I can't wait to see all of it.
Floyd
Virginia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 12:09 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Here they are painted up.
More to follow.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
Joe;
They look AWESOME!!! Much easier to do in 1/35. But my scale is 1/48, so I will use your Blog as referance when it comes time for my own build. You got lucky w/ your photo adventure. They are less restricted on Medavacs. I was at the Army Aviation Symposium in Uniform trying to take photos of the 160th's Hawk DAP, and was forbiden to take photos. But its good I have a Photo Graphic memory.I will produce my own DAP for my collection.
Quick note the MH-60Q Medavac, uses the Flir and Avionics from the L update. as well as exhaust shrouds.RWAS,GPS,Como suite. Keep up the GREAT Build.
"HAAA YOU THINK THIS CAR IS BAD,,MY OTHER ONE ONLY HAS TWO WHEELS'
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New York, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 04:15 PM UTC
Thanks Floyd and Todd.
As for the "Q" Hawk...well I'm not sure if I want to get into it, I may who know. I have some reference but not enough.
Floyd I'll try to give you a ring during the week.
I got your email Todd, took care of it...no problem bud.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Virginia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 04:46 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks Floyd and Todd.
As for the "Q" Hawk...well I'm not sure if I want to get into it, I may who know. I have some reference but not enough.
Floyd I'll try to give you a ring during the week.
I got your email Todd, took care of it...no problem bud.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
Joe;
Thanx. Just curious are you building an A,L,M, or Q. So far your parts are by far btr than the kit. Did you drill wholes for the carousel details or is it a rivit tool embossing?. The finished parts details are great.!! Do you have detailed photos of the ceiling as well. Keep up the the great work its coming along like a show winner.
Todd
"HAAA YOU THINK THIS CAR IS BAD,,MY OTHER ONE ONLY HAS TWO WHEELS'
In War...., Everybody Loses something!!
WHEN DOES A HOBBY Become A SICKNESS
Roma, Italy
Joined: March 10, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 07:20 PM UTC
A M A Z I N G !
Seeing your work I don't think you'll need any inspiration, but anyhow
here's a great MedEvac conversion by Norbert.
Klaus
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New York, United States
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 01:30 AM UTC
Dude, those look stellar with the rivets. Subtle, but noticable.
Justen Hanna
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Proprietor, Section 8 Hobbies
"The distance between genius and insanity is measured only by success."
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 07:25 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Just curious are you building an A,L,M, or Q.
Not sure Todd, haven’t decided how far I want to take this yet. I find myself getting board after finishing the major scratch building sections and then never finishing the project. Just look over some of my other build blogs. I will push myself into finishing this one.
As for the rivets, check my 4th post down, you’ll see that I used Archer rivet decals.
Thanks Klaus and Justen…I remember when Norbert built this, it was truly a master piece.
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Illinois, United States
Joined: March 29, 2009
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 10:50 AM UTC
I see you're at it again. I do have a blackhawk but I dare start it with so many other works in progress but I am really liking your progress. Your work is very precise and I still can't believe you do this from scratch. I'm surprised you haven't come out of retirement and started your own AM company
Currently taking back the fight to beat modeling ADD
Joined: September 08, 2007
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 04:12 PM UTC
Joe, again may I say this is truly amazing work.
Those Archer rivets really did the trick.
I agree with Sean Hopkins.
Come on out of retirement and get that resin after-market company going! I even have a name for Ya'... "Mother's Finest" Just like that hot band from Atlanta in the 70's! (Yeah I know, a lot easier said than done).
Anyway, you're doing a bang up job there.
Please don't get bored with this one.
This UH-60 will look cool along side your UH-72A Lakota
Pete Brown
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 05, 2010 - 05:09 PM UTC
Thanks Sean and Pete, we'll see about casting them. Like Pete said, "There's more to it".
I'm not sure how much I'll get done this week, the weather is so freaking hot it's just to hard to work. Here in Buffalo we are not used to the heat. It's in the 90's till Thur and high 80's for the next week following
and no I do not have AC. I have two units but unable to put one in the model room as the outlit is on the other side of the room
Happy Modeling,
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Virginia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2003
KitMaker: 1,174 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 09:05 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Not sure Todd, haven’t decided how far I want to take this yet. I find myself getting board after finishing the major scratch building sections and then never finishing the project. Just look over some of my other build blogs. I will push myself into finishing this one.{quote]
ok, If there is anything I can assist you w/ just give me a shout.
[quot]As for the rivets, check my 4th post down, you’ll see that I used Archer rivet decals.
Joe
Wow decals, imagine that. I wouldn't be able to tell unless told other wise.
Todd
"HAAA YOU THINK THIS CAR IS BAD,,MY OTHER ONE ONLY HAS TWO WHEELS'
In War...., Everybody Loses something!!
WHEN DOES A HOBBY Become A SICKNESS
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 08:18 AM UTC
Gone on vacation for a week and I missed a lot. She is coming along great Joe. The stacker looks excellent. I'm sure the rest of the conversion will look great too. Keep up the great work.
Field Artillery --- The KING of BATTLE!!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
Showcase
Victoria, Australia
Joined: November 08, 2002
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Posted: Friday, July 23, 2010 - 01:08 AM UTC
Joe, that is absolutely bloody mental! Look at all those rivets!!!
No one can say you shy away from going that extra mile, cant wait to see whats to follow.
Upon Being asked why he was being pushed back by a "Comonwealth" division at El Alamein, Rommel replied,
"it is not a Commonwealth division, it is an Australian Division, why, give me 2 Australian Divisions and i will conquer the world for you!"
