My wish list for 1/35th scale...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

My wish list for 1/35th scale...

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 2:59 PM

Bell 206B Jetranger and 206L Longranger.

I mean, c'mon! Probably the most widely used civil helos ever! Sure there are models of the JR in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32....but with the mass interest of 1/35 becoming more popular by the day, do you think that we will ever see these in 1/35th? Heck, a model of the LR doesnt even exist (that I know of...!). Now that I think of it, I'd love to see a 1/35th Bell 407 eventually as well.....but for now, I'll wait for a 206.

Any thoughts?

Rob

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:20 PM

I always would like to see the 1/35 helo community expand. Personnally would like to see the following in 1/35:

CH-46E
CH-47
CH-53E

Wouldn't it be possible to convert MRCs 1/35 Kiowa into a Jet Ranger?

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balta1

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December 2002
From: Midwest US

Posted by balta1 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 4:11 PM

Dragonfire - Dude, I didn't know you could read minds!

Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 4:24 PM

I thought it was more of..."Great minds think alike". Big Smile [:D]

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:16 PM

Yeah, throw in a Little Bird that you can actually find, and you'd have my list, Dragonfire!

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 12:54 AM

To continue the list...once the "dream team" is complete, all we'll need is an additional 3000-5000 square to our respective domiciles to park the Air Wing. Big Smile [:D]

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chopperfan

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November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Monday, September 27, 2004 1:25 AM

I, personally, would like to see those listed as well as for Academy to do a new and better AH-1G Cobra, UH-1D Huey, SH-2 Seasprite, SH-3 Seaking, HH-3 Jolly Green Giant and an Enstrom F-28 and F-28T. ALL in 1/35, of course.
Now before I get flamed for the Huey and Cobra. These are two versions that need to be addressed as the current offerings are really lacking.

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 4:33 AM

A nice big Gazelle and of course - a Lynx (AH and HAS) - and a Wessex.
Does anyone do a 48th Merlin?

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Winnie

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February 2004

Posted by Winnie on Monday, September 27, 2004 8:51 AM

chopperfan: You read my mind!!

The SH- series is far too overlooked! Also nice would be a better TH-55 or hughes/Schweizer 300A/B/C/CB/CBi and Schweizer 333. Tongue [:P]

chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Monday, September 27, 2004 9:59 AM

Along the same lines, I would like to add, some crew dogs for all of the above helos. Not just fixed wing make-overs, genuine helo personel and ground crew/maintainance figures, again in 1/35.
Even some spec-ops and calvary figures, seated, loading/unloading and standing would be nice!

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/

LemonJello

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February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Monday, September 27, 2004 11:26 AM

Too true, chopperfan. There aren't a whole lot of choices for crew, are there? And it wouldn't be too much of a stretch for some operators to go in the back as well.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Monday, September 27, 2004 1:45 PM

Ditto on the single engine Cobra (I'd like an AH-1F/S). Another helo overlooked that could be done from a current series is the SH/HH-60 Sea Hawk.

Others I'd like to see;
CH-47D with the options for the MH-47E
A good AH-64A/D Apache, along the lines of Hasegawa's 1/48th scale kits.

My My 2 cents [2c]

,
Albert

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 2:05 PM

Chopperfan and Lemonjello: Bulls eye with the helos and the crews! Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

I know we've seen a lot of posts looking for helos crews in 1/35 and the search/converstions get frustrating. Banged Head [banghead]

I wouldn't mind a UH-1H in 1/35...I know there's not much difference between the UH-1D and UH-1H. Big Smile [:D]

Alby: For the Sea/OceanHawks...another good addition. Smile [:)]

Maybe Chief Owl will read this. There's plenty of demand but no supply. As this list grows...I'll need 5000-7500 additional square feet. Big Smile [:D]

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Mogwa

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January 2004
From: atop a UH-60

Posted by Mogwa on Monday, September 27, 2004 10:05 PM

I was thinking someone, maybe trumpeter, could release a MI 12 or a MI 26 in 1/35...

UH-60 Crewchief / Technical Inspector and Modelling Addict

LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:25 AM

I was just looking around the office/hobby space and thinking that I need more shelves, especially once I get some of these helos built. Then I'll need even more room if some of those listed here ever get made. Dragonfire, I don't think 5000-7500 addt'l feet is that far off the mark. What are you going to do, though? The kids have to sleep somewhere.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:54 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by LemonJello

What are you going to do, though? The kids have to sleep somewhere.

LJ. I got 2 little words for your predicament.
Pup Tents!!! Thumbs Up [tup]

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 5:30 PM

LJ. I got 2 little words for your predicament.
Pup Tents!!! Thumbs Up [tup]

Lemonjello...Chopperfan's on the something there. Either that or hammocks. Big Smile [:D]

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:10 AM

Heh, I think I'd be sent to the tent before the little ones, and to be honest, I've had enough of sleeping on the ground to last me for a while.

But, I could put some more shelves in my son's room, and move some models over there, as space becomes tight in the office...that might do the trick.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

Queenslander

Member since
March 2008

Posted by Queenslander on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 4:43 AM

Are there any models of the Longranger available?

See my post from this evening. Would appreciate if you could assist.

Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:00 AM

you do know that this thread is 4 years old right?

And the CH-47 has been done in 1/35 scale by Trumpeter And I think the CH-46 isn't that far behind.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

Tread

Member since
May 2004
From: Colorado

Posted by Tread on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 12:45 PM

Howdy Fellas,

All good suggestions....but my 'wishes' in 1/35th scale tend to run a tad more prehistoric....I would probably lose bladder control if ANY company came out with a 1/35th scale H-37 MOJAVE!!

And to be honest, I would be willing to pay a pretty hefty price to get one as well.

Next up would be the H-34 CHOCTAW......man, I've had a 'Nam diorama idea involving these birds for a very long time and would just love to get that chance....but unfortunately, the only chance I have of this coming true is a 'fat' chance ;-(

But, if they will actually manufacture a 1/35th scale DORA rail gun......anything's possible ;-)

Regards,

Tread.

Semper Fi.

Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 5:01 PM

Is the Choctaw the helicopter with the front opening clamshell engine bay doors and the troop compartment in the rear and the pilot compartment on top?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

Aaronw

Member since
September 2015
From: The Redwood Empire

Posted by Aaronw on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:23 PM

Choctaw is the H-34, one of the old heavylift helo's with a radial engine. Big round nose on it, the helicopter in Full Metal Jacket with the crazy door gunner was an H-34, the screaming mimi from one of the 80's detective shows used one too.

Tread

Member since
May 2004
From: Colorado

Posted by Tread on Friday, March 7, 2008 10:28 AM

Mikeym_us wrote:
Is the Choctaw the helicopter with the front opening clamshell engine bay doors and the troop compartment in the rear and the pilot compartment on top?

Actually, the helo you are describing is the H-37 Mojave.

Here's a pic to help you 'see' it....

Tread.

Semper Fi.

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