1/35 USMC helos

rufioizgrreat

Member since
February 2005
From: Camp Lejeune, NC

1/35 USMC helos

Posted by rufioizgrreat on Monday, February 28, 2005 9:01 AM

what 1/35 scale helicopters are out there that would work with a USMC dio? i have the academy AH-1W, i was looking for a CH-53 but it doesnt look like they make one. im also looking for a good kit to be an iraqi helo. thanks!

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 28, 2005 9:42 AM

In 1/35, you could get the Panda UH-1N. That is about it for modern 1/35 USMC helos.

Panda UH-1N:

Comes with USN decals, would need to swap out with USMC decals, you could use some from the TwoBobs AH-1W sheet.

Here are a couple of current USMC UH-1Ns:

Cobra Company does a UH-1N ugrade set and a UH-1N Weapons set for the Panda kit as well.

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rufioizgrreat

Member since
February 2005
From: Camp Lejeune, NC

Posted by rufioizgrreat on Monday, February 28, 2005 1:15 PM

thanks! looks like i got me a new kit to get. kinda disappointed, i really wouldve liked a CH-53.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 28, 2005 1:49 PM

I may be mistaken, but I think the "other" Panda 1/35 UH-1N has marine decals in it. (The USAF SF one)

It is not too good though... Smile [:)]

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Monday, February 28, 2005 2:41 PM

Is it that bad? I've got the Marine marked Panda UH-1N sitting on my shelf, and I keep hearing not too good things about it. It can't be worse than this Hobbycraft A-10 that I'm working on, can it? Still, as long as it looks like a Huey on my shelf, I'll go ahead and build it, maybe get some CobraCo resin bits to trick it out a little.

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 28, 2005 2:54 PM

The Panda UH-1s aren't horribly, but not great either. They are upsized 1/48 models. As such, the rivets are huge for 1/35th, the panel lines are way too wide, interior is weak on details adn most of the interior parts are way too thick for scale. The Cobra Company set will definetely make it look much better. It still looks like a UH-1 once done though and the only one in true 1/35 scale. In my opinion, the older Revell 1/32 UH-1D/H model is much better in quality and detail. It can be converted into a UH-1N with some work. i did it, check my Showcase I to see it.

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, February 28, 2005 3:00 PM

I believe Revell also did a 1/32nd scale HH-53 as well

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Melgyver

Member since
March 2003
From: Lafayette, LA

Posted by Melgyver on Monday, February 28, 2005 3:44 PM

The Revell H-53 was in 1/48th scale.

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Mel

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AH1Wsnake

Member since
December 2002
From: Modeling anything with "MARINES" on the side.

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Monday, February 28, 2005 4:10 PM

LemonJello,
Hobbycraft A-10? Would that be as bad as the AMT/Ertl A-10 I started on last night? Yeah, Panda has kind of taken the easy way out and molded the -1Ns along that route. Some thick and clunky detail. Definitely not comparable to anything in 1/35 by MRC if you want a comparison. But, it's a solid airframe to build onto, and I'm going to enjoy working on it and adding all the details it is missing. Cobra Company's Fleet Upgarde and Weapons sets will improve the kit 150%.
You want the CC update set....
You want the CC update set....
You want the CC update set........lol.

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Monday, February 28, 2005 6:17 PM

Hmmm, for some reason, I want the CC update set...

Off Topic, but, AH1Wsnake, the Hobbycraft A-10 is lacking in a lot of ways, but that gave me the room to modify it to my "What-If?" A-10W for the group build...had to add all kinds of detail to the office, adding a TRAM-like pod for targeting and stuff like that. It really made me be inventive, but at the same time I didn't have to be a slave to "reality".

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Trigger

Member since
February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Monday, February 28, 2005 7:43 PM

I've got a 1/48 UH-1N and I've ordered Chief Snake's update set, but I'm looking for decals. Would like to finish it in a 1980s gray/green/black scheme to go with my A-10M (See "What-If A-10 Group Build"). Anyone know of anything or am I SOL?

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AH1Wsnake

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December 2002
From: Modeling anything with "MARINES" on the side.

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 3:02 AM

The only thing I can think of would be to use twobob's "Whiskeys in the Mix" in 1/48th, but I see that they have been sold out for awhile on their website. Matching up the color of the decals to the background paint would be tough, though, unless you made every area under a decal as a gray 'splotch.'
Hmmmmmm....I guess it's time for a set of USMC decals for Hueys in 1/35th and 1/48th!!!!
............with noseart options, anyone? Big Smile [:D]

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Trigger

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February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 1:25 PM

Ditto. I know Bob hangs out over on ARC; does he ever participate on these boards?

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:56 PM

I love that Nose art
Wouldn't a 1/35 53E be great?

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:25 PM

It'd be a monster! I'd be perfectly happy with a new -53E in 1/48, not that I'd turn down the offer of a 1/35 -53 either...

I'm digging that nose art, too. How'd that get by the CO?

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AH1Wsnake

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December 2002
From: Modeling anything with "MARINES" on the side.

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:46 PM

Our CO was pretty cool about it, I guess. Thumbs Up [tup]

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"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."

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"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."