Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

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Started by brutus1175 at 06-26-2009 1:23 AM. Topic has 5 replies.

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06-26-2009, 1:23 AM

brutus1175

Joined on 02-03-2009
Rio Rancho, NM
Posts 177

1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	OK, so in a tragic moving accident, my newly constructed Academy CH-53e was dropped(damn kids) and the main rotor was broken, as well as a couple of the blades, and the tail section came off as well. I was able to repair the tail section, but the rotor is beyond repair. I have emailed Academy 3 times, but have not gotten a response. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement blade ?? Does anyone know if they make an aftermarket one ?? All help appreciated. "Effective 5 PM today, all voices in my head will be fired. Effective 5:01, we will begin accepting resumes for 50 new positions" http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv15/Brutus1175/
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06-26-2009, 7:42 AM

modelchasm

Joined on 03-14-2008
Pearland, TX
Posts 1,219

Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	Best thing I can tell you is either a) CALL Academy as they never answer emails, or b) get on ebay or down to the LHS and get yourself another kit. Sorry for the accident, but they're just plastic and glue .... and blood, and sweat, and .... :) "If you're not scratch-building, you're not trying!" -Scott http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr278/modelchasm/
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06-26-2009, 5:38 PM

doupnik

Joined on 05-11-2008
Posts 35

Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	Try this. I did for a 53E fuselage half. Worked great! We will be glad to help you replace any defective or missing part from kits purchased with in the United States. All kits purchased out side of the United States please contact Italeri or Academy at the web sites listed here. http://www.Italeri.com or http://www.academyhobby.com *Please mail in the bar code* off the box and a kit number also let us know whether it is Academy or Italeri kit. Please include your Telephone number and e-mail address. Mail to Model Rectifier Corp. 80 Newfield Ave Edison, NJ. 08837. Regards, Carol** Hope this helps. mason
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06-28-2009, 2:45 AM

paintsniffer

Joined on 01-05-2009
San Antonio
Posts 181

Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	If memory serves the rotor disc is 7 blades and the kit comes with 8. If you just need a single blade I might have the spare from mine in my parts bin.. If contacting Academy doesn't work let me know.
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06-30-2009, 2:14 PM

brutus1175

Joined on 02-03-2009
Rio Rancho, NM
Posts 177

Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	Thanks That worked precisely. Send her the UPC and the sprue numbers, and she'll get 'em in the mail. Thanks for all the help "Effective 5 PM today, all voices in my head will be fired. Effective 5:01, we will begin accepting resumes for 50 new positions" http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv15/Brutus1175/
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09-01-2009, 8:54 AM

jamnjerry

Joined on 08-29-2009
Posts 5

Re: 1/48 CH-53E replacement rotor blade

	Brutus1175, If you don't have any luck with Academy, sned me an email with your address and I can send you a couple of blades in still needed. JamNJerry hmootsjr@aol.com
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