Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

THE MAGAZINE

        CONTACT US

          RECENT ARTICLES

          POPULAR TOPICS

          RECENT REVIEWS

          POPULAR TOPICS

            RECENT REVIEWS

            POPULAR TOPICS

              RECENT VIDEOS

              POPULAR TOPICS

                RECENT THREADS

                CATEGORIES

                  NEW PRODUCTS

                  OUR STORE

                    CURRENT ISSUE

                    See inside the current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

                        SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

                        Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

                        Search

                        Skycrane kits?

                        4170 views
                        22 replies
                        1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Skycrane kits?
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 11:22 AM
                        Howdy, helo specialists!

                        I was just wondering, have there been any kits of the Skycrane other than the old 1/72 Revell and 1/100 Tamiya kits?
                        ~Brian
                        Report Abuse
                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 11:50 AM
                        There's one in Revell's catalogue but it must be the re-re-re-re-release of the old kit...

                        Report Abuse
                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, December 4, 2003 8:21 AM
                        Yeah, probly, eh?
                        That's a very cool helo that has been ignored for too long. A nice 1/35 version from Trumpeter or somebody would be appreciated! ( I mention them because they're the most likely to do one. Or maybe Panda...)
                        ~Brian
                        Report Abuse
                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Thursday, December 4, 2003 9:06 AM
                        If Panda did one....you might get it by 2006?

                        Yep! at least in 1/32 scale would be nice!
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
                        Report Abuse
                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, December 5, 2003 5:43 AM
                        Brian, they have to do a large scale Rafale first!
                        Report Abuse
                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Monday, December 8, 2003 3:40 PM
                        I think oldhooker posted a thread of a french guy scratch building a 1/48th version
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Monday, December 8, 2003 4:48 PM
                        "Right you are, wibhi2",

                        The individual's name is Philippe Dognon. He has coverage of an incredible scratch-build in progress of a 1/48 CH-54 here:
                        http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.nsf/9e7858703c56bfb280256b960044cd7b/084b7535e42f390380256bca00371f66

                        For those who are unaware of this website, here's the link,
                        http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/, which contains all kinds of additional goodies, check it out! Smile [:)]

                        I'd be happy with a 1/48 "Crane"! Wink [;)]
                        Frank

                        Report Abuse
                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 9:41 AM
                        Wow, that 1/48 Skycrane is incredible!
                        Thanks for that link, guys.
                        ~Brian
                        Report Abuse
                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 11:11 AM
                        Wow indeed!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 12, 2003 4:37 PM
                        Gosh-Thath 1/48 is something else! Nice Work!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 3:23 AM
                        It has been my experience on this forum that once a really difficult scratch build has been started, a kit will appear within 6 months - heres hoping !.

                        On a different note, a friend id mine has started looking at a project to build an Irish Air Corps Sikorsky S61N.
                        Is there a conversion kit available in 48th for the Hasegawa/Revell kit?
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:07 AM
                        As a postcript,
                        Philippe won a gold at Telford with this model.

                        P.
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:48 PM
                        QUOTE: Philippe won a gold at Telford with this model.


                        That's great, he really does nice work! I wish I could find some pictures of the finished product, I bet it's something, and...
                        QUOTE: It has been my experience on this forum that once a really difficult scratch build has been started, a kit will appear within 6 months

                        ...it sure would be nice to see a larger scale production of the Crane!

                        Speaking of such, for those of you who were in Vietnam, I'm sure you saw Crane's slinging Chinooks.... but.... I bet you can count on one hand (probably one finger), how many times you've seen a Chinook slinging a Crane, even in pictures!

                        Honestly, the ONLY time I've even heard of such a thing, was in 2002, while CH-54 #66-18409 (an old 147th "Hillclimber" bird), was being lifted to Ft. Hood to be restored and put on static display.


                        Frank

                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:28 AM
                        Frank,

                        Try the following, prepare to be amazed!!!
                        http://r.gire.free.fr/vos%maquettes/philippe%20dognon/ch 54 skycrane.htm

                        You may also want to try
                        www.hkngallery.org.uk/
                        Open the forum and scroll down to "Telford tasters". Philippe also has some pic's in the "Models by scale" gallery.
                        Check out his "Stallion" scratchbuilt also.

                        Regards.
                        P.
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, December 18, 2003 8:01 AM
                        Thanks for the link, Pops, unfortunately it doesn't work[:0]

                        I have the HKN Gallery featured in the links on my webpage and have Philippe's ACH-47A included in my "Visitors Projects" section. He does Truly Fantastic work, and has been an inspiration to me.

                        I've noticed a marked deterioration in my vision since completing my last complex scratch build a couple years ago, and my doctor said that it was directly related to the "Prolonged Eye Strain" which occurred during the 8 month project. He prescribed glasses for me to wear while I'm modeling, but said the damage had already been done.Black Eye [B)]



                        Take care




                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 18, 2003 4:38 PM
                        Frank,

                        That was my faultBlush [:I], gave you incorrect url.

                        Try this with the _ added.

                        http://r.gire.free.fr/vos%20maquettes/philippe%20dognon/ch_54_skycrane.htm

                        Sorry to hear about the eyes. The same happened to me, you have my sympathies.
                        I find one of those large mag' lamps with a day light tube works very well.
                        I can work for far longer without strain.

                        Regards.
                        P.

                        Ps. Just tried it and it worksApprove [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:18 PM
                        Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]
                        Philippe is the MAN!!!
                        Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]

                        Thanks for the link, Pops, it's nice to just go look through some
                        of his stuff when I'm having trouble on a relatively simple construction
                        step.... very inspirational!

                        Tally Ho....
                        Frank

                        Report Abuse
                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:42 PM
                        OK....there goes my crown!!

                        HOLY COW!!!

                        Hey guys! I have a 1969 issue 1/72 scale Revell of germany Sky crane kit for sale or trade! ....open but complete with decals and instructions. Box in excellent shape!

                        ttenlow@prodigy.net
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Friday, December 19, 2003 1:04 AM
                        Yo Troy....

                        Got one of them myself, in my bedroom closet amongst the others that's been begging to
                        get built for the last year... Cool [8D]

                        Frank

                        Report Abuse
                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Friday, December 19, 2003 9:02 AM
                        CORRECTION:

                        It's a 1968 kit.

                        Alright Frank! get to building!Tongue [:P]

                        If those new 1/72 scale U-BOOTS don't get to the U.S. soon I may just build my 1/35 Super Frelon!!

                        ( the one under the tree that I don't know nuttin aboutWink [;)] )
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 20, 2003 9:19 AM
                        Naughty, naughty, Papa, you been peeking Approve [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]Approve [^]

                        Have a great Christmas everyone.
                        Pops.
                        Report Abuse
                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Saturday, December 20, 2003 9:59 AM
                        You guys are really blessed, getting these great models for Christmas (did you see that ACLU, I said CHRISTMAS!!)... as I don't recall ever getting a model under the tree. Don't know why, I've been building them for as long as I can remember, but what I end up with is another addition to my Historic collection of Old Spice Gift Sets!!!! When asked what I want to Christmas, I'll tell them of a model I've been looking at for a long time, but it never quite makes it home... "Well, one looks just like the other and I'm afraid I'd get one you didn't like" "That's why I wrote the name & manufacturer on the wish list, remember?" hehehe

                        Oh well.... anyone want some Old Spice? Dead [xx(]

                        Frank

                        Report Abuse
                        Papa-Echo-64
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Seattle
                        Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Saturday, December 20, 2003 10:56 AM
                        Hooker I will trade your old spice for some soap on a rope!....or maybe a ugly tie?Dunce [D)]
                        Straighten up and fly right.....
                        Report Abuse
                        JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

                        Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

                        SEARCH FORUMS
                        FREE NEWSLETTER
                        SIGN UP
                        By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
                          More great sites from Kalmbach Media
                            Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy