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Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 09:42 PM UTC
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
KitMaker: 960 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 01:52 PM UTC
Is the 1/87 scale SAR CH53 by ROCO in the orange and black color scheme accurate?
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 02:30 AM UTC
If you mean this one
then yes it is allowed...
hopefully i'll be finally getting to the bench for the first time in 4 months and starting something my self.
then yes it is allowed...
hopefully i'll be finally getting to the bench for the first time in 4 months and starting something my self.
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
KitMaker: 960 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 03:08 PM UTC
Allen,
Yes, that's the one, Is it German Navy? I saw a OD green HEER CH53 with a day glow patch on the cockpit and day glow wheel bulges made by Revell. I have the ROCO kit though and I like that big orange bird. I haven't found any links to a prototype though.
Yes, that's the one, Is it German Navy? I saw a OD green HEER CH53 with a day glow patch on the cockpit and day glow wheel bulges made by Revell. I have the ROCO kit though and I like that big orange bird. I haven't found any links to a prototype though.
ljames0874
Joined: August 15, 2012
KitMaker: 408 posts
AeroScale: 365 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 07:43 AM UTC
I'm posting my timestamp & first picture, but I won't be starting the kit for at least a month, as we are half way between selling this house and buying another - good luck everyone!
tinbanger
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 01:23 PM UTC
Hi
This is my entry for this campaign a Canadian S-51.
This is my entry for this campaign a Canadian S-51.
IronOwl
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 09:33 AM UTC
Hello I have a Matchbox kit pk-48 1/72 scale MBB BK.117 with ADAC Markings would this be ok for this build 
Thanks
Sascha(Ironowl)
Thanks
Sascha(Ironowl)
mykroft
Joined: November 14, 2009
KitMaker: 270 posts
AeroScale: 264 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 01:54 AM UTC
I'll be doing the Revell (nee Matchbox) Noorduyn Norseman in Saskatchewan Air Ambulance markings.
Revell Noorduyn Norseman 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
Revell Noorduyn Norseman 1/72 by mawz_models, on Flickr
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
AeroScale: 138 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 03:38 AM UTC
Are experimental rescue vehicles allowed? I recently found a McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane that I want to build if it is allowed. It was designed to potentially fill a rescue/recon role but the project was scrapped for not being a big enough advance on existing tech. I would consider doing it in a Vietnam "what-if" role with scratch-built stretchers in place of the rear seats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_XV-1
If not, I've got a Grumman Widgeon of the US Coast Guard waiting in reserve.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_XV-1
If not, I've got a Grumman Widgeon of the US Coast Guard waiting in reserve.
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 06:35 AM UTC
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The Widgeon certainly fits in with this campaign and I would like to see some aircraft in this campaign but the Helo has peaked my interest so I will allow it. I assume with the 'Nam what if you would be doing it Green with a red cross on a white back ground like the Huey's?Are experimental rescue vehicles allowed? I recently found a McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane that I want to build if it is allowed. It was designed to potentially fill a rescue/recon role but the project was scrapped for not being a big enough advance on existing tech. I would consider doing it in a Vietnam "what-if" role with scratch-built stretchers in place of the rear seats.
If not, I've got a Grumman Widgeon of the US Coast Guard waiting in reserve.
As for me Sam has donated her ASR Lancaster with Lifeboat to me to do as she still isn't quite in the right frame of mind to get back to the bench just yet. I figured this would be easier for me to knock out quickly rather than either of the Helo's I was planning on doing with all the scratch building and etch I was going to incorporate.
Hopefully I'll get started on this in the next weekend or two.
DougCohen
Joined: May 27, 2009
KitMaker: 1,293 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 08:18 AM UTC
I am starting a build of an RAF rescue Wessex from the Italeri kit in 1/72nd scale, here it is so far, I am going to do the all yellow version.
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - 02:27 AM UTC
Alan,
Yes you've got the idea! After giving the Glencoe kit a once over last night and doing some dry-fitting, I may be doing the Gosling after all depending on what else is still on the bench when I start. Both will require a lot of extra sanding and filling, but the Convertiplane is significantly larger. It also seems like we have a lot of people doing helos already.
Doug, that Wessex is coming along nicely.
Yes you've got the idea! After giving the Glencoe kit a once over last night and doing some dry-fitting, I may be doing the Gosling after all depending on what else is still on the bench when I start. Both will require a lot of extra sanding and filling, but the Convertiplane is significantly larger. It also seems like we have a lot of people doing helos already.
Doug, that Wessex is coming along nicely.
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - 05:21 AM UTC
Van - The Gosling/Widgeon is a nice little kit but is show its age and does need a little TLC. I recently built one for the Airfix Campaign but went a little further and re-scribed the panel lines that were lost when the raised ones were sanded away. In hindsight I wish I looked at the drawings for the decalling as I ended up scribing a lot of 'rivet lines' as well. Here's a pic of the completed kit for inspiration.
Doug - Great work on the Wessex so far... I just wish I could get to the bench long enough to start building.
Doug - Great work on the Wessex so far... I just wish I could get to the bench long enough to start building.
IronOwl
Joined: January 07, 2013
KitMaker: 572 posts
AeroScale: 130 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - 03:41 PM UTC
Here's my selection for this build
Sascha(Ironowl)
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 08:28 PM UTC
Here's what Ive let myself in for
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 11:05 AM UTC
Hi Jonathan,
I've got that very same kit, with some aftermarket maple leaves
Did you get only one bulged search window as well?
I've got that very same kit, with some aftermarket maple leaves
Did you get only one bulged search window as well?
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 11:19 PM UTC
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Hi Jonathan,
I've got that very same kit, with some aftermarket maple leaves
Did you get only one bulged search window as well?
Hi Jessie, welcome back.
I havent done a careful parts inventory, I guess I better do that. I'm also planning some different markings for this.
ianclasper
Joined: September 02, 2009
KitMaker: 227 posts
AeroScale: 76 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 03:46 PM UTC
This is my entry. Although I would prefer to stick with 1/48th scale I'll go with this 1/35th H-13 to do a Korean War "MASH" chopper as the 1/48th offering from Italeri is the Gun Ship and lacks the stretchers that come with the bigger Revell kit. I did consider several other suitable planes for my Korean War theme, however a Sea Otter would be a major kit-bash from a walrus, (too much for a 6 month project) and the new Trumpeter HU-16A Albatross would fit perfectly, however the price !
I am keen to see how the Belcher Bits S-51 builds as I would love to build one as they were used off the USN carriers in the Korean War (last night was the first time I had heard of that kit)
Ian
RedwingNev
Joined: February 07, 2004
KitMaker: 911 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 08:21 PM UTC
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As for me Sam has donated her ASR Lancaster with Lifeboat to me to do as she still isn't quite in the right frame of mind to get back to the bench just yet. I figured this would be easier for me to knock out quickly rather than either of the Helo's I was planning on doing with all the scratch building and etch I was going to incorporate.
Hopefully I'll get started on this in the next weekend or two.
Wow, very generous, that boxing was about a bazillion pounds if I remember right!
Gorgeous box art too, I'd have that up on the wall
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 06:29 AM UTC
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Sam got it cheap, thanks to being related to the manager of the local hobby shop Wow, very generous, that boxing was about a bazillion pounds if I remember right!
Gorgeous box art too, I'd have that up on the wall
They ordered it in for her and got a second one for the shelf as well and that is still sat there to my knowledge. I think the box art may just end up on the wallOK Question time... the box art doesn't show any guns on the turrets but the instructions do. I've done a quick Google search and can't seem to find a definitive picture of a RAF ASR Lancaster to show which style would be correct. Does anyone know otherwise? My gut tells me to not have the guns but I can't decide how I would fill the slots in
raypalmer
Joined: March 29, 2010
KitMaker: 1,151 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:54 AM UTC
Guns were ditched in favour of range. They would have been about as useful as t**s on a bull for a lone Lanc all alone at sea anyway. I feel like wax canvas or something was used to delete gun slots by the British but I can't remember where I'm getting that info...
DougCohen
Joined: May 27, 2009
KitMaker: 1,293 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 03:24 PM UTC
progress on the Wessex
RedwingNev
Joined: February 07, 2004
KitMaker: 911 posts
AeroScale: 415 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 07:40 PM UTC
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OK Question time... the box art doesn't show any guns on the turrets but the instructions do. I've done a quick Google search and can't seem to find a definitive picture of a RAF ASR Lancaster to show which style would be correct. Does anyone know otherwise? My gut tells me to not have the guns but I can't decide how I would fill the slots in
I've had a quick check of my references and I've got half a dozen pics and profiles WITHOUT guns, but I did find one of SW368 in the far east which had guns fitted.
I believe on RAF aircraft the slots were not filled in, so the guns could be re-fitted if required, but in the RCAF the slots were filled in.
janwillem
Joined: October 01, 2003
KitMaker: 1,236 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 05:51 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Well I had the kit and decals in the stash and this was the motivator I needed to get it out. Plus a nice break for doing armoured models.
It is the Revell Eurocopter EC 145 Medstar/ Police with Fireball models decals to make it into the UH-72A of the Air Ambulance Detachment.
I assembled the main interior parts and the exterior parts.
Hoping to get all the interior part done soon so I can start on painting those.
Cheers,
JW
Well I had the kit and decals in the stash and this was the motivator I needed to get it out. Plus a nice break for doing armoured models.
It is the Revell Eurocopter EC 145 Medstar/ Police with Fireball models decals to make it into the UH-72A of the Air Ambulance Detachment.
I assembled the main interior parts and the exterior parts.
Hoping to get all the interior part done soon so I can start on painting those.
Cheers,
JW
tinbanger
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 09:24 AM UTC
S-51 parts washed and assembly about to start!
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