1/48th CH-53E by Academy/MRC coming

AH1Wsnake

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1/48th CH-53E by Academy/MRC coming

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Monday, July 25, 2005 10:22 PM

I have heard that following on the heels of the CH-46E success, Academy will be releasing a brand-new Super Stallion scheduled for the middle of next year. Supposed to have options for folding rotors, as well as a detailed cabin similar to the -46. Saw the info on another forum, and thought I'd post it here to share the good news Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 12:41 AM

Hey!! Great to hear about that Super Stallion. It's about time to see it come in to production!!!! I hope Academy will soon do a nice 1/48 kit of the CH-47D Chinook too !!!

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LemonJello

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February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:20 AM

I need to start saving up my pennies now, so that I can be the first kid on my block to get the new -53E! And if Academy decides to do a new -47 in 1/48, well, who am I to argue? (Do you think they'll get the hint?)

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:20 AM

Hi Lemon. With the CH-46 BullFrog in the hobby shops and the Super Stallion on the harizon I'm sure a nice 1/48 Hook should be in the near future for us helo lovers. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 4:49 PM

Yep!I'll be picking one of those up also!

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grandadjohn

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February 2003
From: phoenix

Posted by grandadjohn on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:37 PM

Need to save my pennies to, a 1/48th -47 would be nice to(hint, hint, hint Academy)

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:38 AM

Yes Yes Yes! I'm so happy to here this news. I wonder what markings they'll include. I think It would be proper to include HMH-464 Squadron markings.

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:44 AM

I'll be able to help ya'll out with reference pics and info on this monster when I get back to the states.

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AH1Wsnake

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

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:34 AM

I'll look forward to that, Chris. Hope they include a full armament, ECM goodies, and NOT decals for the training squadron (like they did with the AH-1W). I think a set of 1 east coast (464 of course) and 1 west coast markings would be fair, but I'm sure this long-awaited model will inspire tons of aftermarket stuff. (hopefully!)
I'm also thinking the cabin area will just look too empty if the rear ramp is down, so maybe I'll have to scratchbuild a pallet or two of cargo.......hmmmmm....too many possibilities, lol.

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:49 PM

I don't know if the ramp/cabin would look empty if they modeled the new GAL ramp guns (they're souped up 50 cals). Or I'll find some 1/48 scale grunts to run out of it.

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Firehawk Ordie

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November 2004
From: San Diego

Posted by Firehawk Ordie on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:03 PM

Look's like everyones making room on their shelves

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AH1Wsnake

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

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Firehawk Ordie

Look's like everyones making room on their shelves

Which is why I plan on taking full advantage of building it in the blade-folded configuration!

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Thursday, July 28, 2005 12:09 PM

If you do it blades folded, then you have to have a broken hydraulic line and fluid all over the place.... We never go to fold a plane without an airframer standing by with blade fold flex lines.

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Mogwa

Member since
January 2004
From: atop a UH-60

Posted by Mogwa on Thursday, July 28, 2005 7:37 PM

Just read on the Academy website that the CH-53E is getting delayed until summer of 07. That sucks. Guess we'll have 2 years to make room on our shelves.

Just kidding, : )

Mog

UH-60 Crewchief / Technical Inspector and Modelling Addict

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Papa-Echo-64

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February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Friday, July 29, 2005 1:21 AM

OH! The humanity of it all!!

I can't stand it any more!! Banged Head [banghead]

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 29, 2005 10:21 PM

YEAH! YIPEE!!! ABOUT TIME!!! Big Smile [:D]

2007 is right around the corner...(okay, it depends on one's perspective) Big Smile [:D]

Now I need to buy a house/hanger....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 3:42 PM

I'm kinda hoping that they will eventually put one out in 1/72! We've needed a Marine -E kit of that for a while!

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 3:44 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lodni_k

I'm kinda hoping that they will eventually put one out in 1/72! We've needed a Marine -E kit of that for a while!

There is rumor that Italeri is re-releasing their 1/72 CH-53E kit. They just re-released their 1/72 CH-53D model recently. Keep your fingers crossed.

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LemonJello

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February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 6:42 PM

My fingers are already taken up with the rumored 1/35 Hook and this 1/48 -53E! Plus I'm still hoping for a Stryker and M198 in plastic, too. Yep, makes it hard to type with all my fingers crossed...

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AH1Wsnake

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

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 8:34 PM

(off topic)
LJ, did you see the resin M198 review in the latest FSM? Looked ok to me.....but I wouldn't pay $73 for it, lol. That money is much better spent on new helo kits anyways.

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LemonJello

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February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:59 AM

I read that review very closely, and it does look like a good kit, but I'm with you AH1Wsnake, and can't convince myself to try a full resin kit, nor pay that much for it. Not with the coming helos! I can almost hear those plastic rotor blades beating the air now...

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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."

"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."

"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."

"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."