Big CH-46 question

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Big CH-46 question

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 29, 2005 8:15 PM

I'm working on my 3rd Ch-46 from "HC11 Gunbearers Det1" I have my decals made just like in the photo in this link

http://www.amv83.net/navycag/hs/USS%20Rainier%20AOE7%20attaches%20a%20cargo%20hook%20HC11.jpg

Now my question is this, what would be on the rear tail, the VR w/ lighting bolts. Most photos I've seen with the Gunbearers have the VR on it's tail, photo link,

http://www.amv83.net/navycag/hs/USS%20Camoen%20HC11%20det%20VERTREP.jpeg

http://www.amv83.net/navycag/hs/040320-N-6213R-226-2.jpg

I have a few photos of the Phrog with the flames, unfortunately none of the pics have any tail sections. Anyone here have any infomation and willing to help, Thanks much....

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, October 30, 2005 7:07 AM

I don't have any info that would help you out, but I would like to wish you luck with some very cool and challenging markings. Those are some great looking machines.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 31, 2005 11:22 AM

one more time

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chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Monday, October 31, 2005 12:01 PM

Sorry, Joe.
I've only got 3 pictures of that particular bird and the only one that has the rear rotor in it is at such an angle that you can't make out the markings.
But, if I were a gambling man I would say that it more than likely has the lightning bolts as it was photograghed about the same time as the American flag painted bird. Just a guess.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 31, 2005 9:56 PM

Hi Joe,

I think that the helo with the flames was a Det 5 bird, based on what was shown on the Navy's image archive in the photo caption. The shield above the cockpit has "Det #" across the bottom. The only nose-on shot I saw was from too far off to tell for sure.

The tail should have the VR and the lightning bolt but the bolt might be in the subdued markings - I'd seen photos of other HC-11 helos with them in some shade of gray.

Take care,
Dan

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 31, 2005 10:41 PM

Thanks Guys, I knew that the markings would be subdued but wasn't sure about the markings themself. So it's a safe bet to do them...well them I'm going for it.

Dan, about the Det #, I've came across a few articles w/ photos clamming both Det # number 1 and 5. When looking at the first link you'll see that the number is painted over. Again thanks for the replys,
Joe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 31, 2005 10:43 PM

Here's a sneak peek at the decal sheet

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