Looking for Basket pics-USCG-

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Looking for Basket pics-USCG-

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 7:14 PM

I just rec'd my Cobra Co Conversion set to convert the Italeri 1/48th SH-60B into the Coast Guard's HH-60J. Great quality as you would expect but the instructions are a little on the light side. I want to build a lift basket (doesn't look like a Stokes litter) for the interior but I need some size info and pics. Any info or links would be most appreciated!
Paul

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:56 PM

I may have a few pictures your looking for.
Email me and I'll send them out.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:57 PM

Well duh,
dkmacin@chartermi.net

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 3:23 AM

Here's a pic of one of my sqaudrons Pavehawks doing water work off of Homer Alaska using a basket. I'm not sure if it's the same bascket the USCG uses though. I know our hoists are different.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:15 AM

Sal,
You guys use the Billy Pugh, an old design that is making a comeback. The USCG used it a while back then switched to a rigid frame filled with, get this, Linseed oil!!
Then getting a bit smarter we switched to hydralic fluid. (To easier detect cracks).
The Dolphin came along and low and behold the basket would not fit !! So the CG got the newest stainless steel with a folding bail, great on those cold days when the bail falls on your hand. . .

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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RotorheadTX

Member since
June 2003
From: USA

Legwork, people, legwork.

Posted by RotorheadTX on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 11:44 AM

We did this over on Heli-Kit-News a while back......search and ye shall find!

http://www.lifesavingsystems.com/product_pages/helo1_4.htm

""Expect nothing - that way you won't be surprised when it's precisely what you get.""

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:17 PM

That's it!!
The company is run by an old coastie. They have had one of those baskets in salt water for about 20 years now and still no corrosion.
Thanks rotor!

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 8:50 PM

Thanks guys!
Don ... I'll drop you a line when I get back home!
Paul

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, February 8, 2004 2:47 PM

Paul,
I lost my entire e-mail due to a wonderful upgrade.
Send me your address again and I'll get you those photos
At least it I didn't get charged for the upgrade.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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