Potential Group Build Idea

You named it ... almost!
A Pave-Hormone (Ka-25), that's what my twisted mind came up with.

Alaskan markings on that one would be appropriate ... maybe a captured helo during the cold war ... so many ideas so little time!

LOL!!!

160th SOAR Ka-50!!!

I'm just evil enough to go with Trigger's HV-22 idea...make a hell-hole for the rescue winch, maybe?  Refueling probe, some added blisters and bumps for added sensors.  I'd have to get another V-22 kit, but it's doable.  Or, I could go the HH-53K route, if I can swing picking up two of the new -53 kits when they hit the shelves.

Of course, I need to finish up the two tilt-rotors already on the assembly line. 

Heck with it, I'm in, I'll just have to play catch-up if the start date is anytime soon.

Hmmmmm...first off Grant it would be a damn shame to end such a great friendship by building that HV-22, especially with those markings.  But the sick side of me actually might want to see what that would look like.

As far as what I would build...you kinda stole my thunder.  I probably would build an HH-47G in 210th markings, but I've also considered doing the HH-71 as well.  I probably wouldn't put the skis on the -71 so more than likely it would be the HH-47G.  But it would have a "special" paint scheme.

You realize of course Grant that this would force feed me back into the game regardless of what was on my plate.  Maybe that's just what I need.

The Hormone sounds interesting...would like to see that one Avus!

Sorry Bass but I'd try to stick to the CSAR-X /Pavehawk replacement concept.  Now if you wanted to make a CSAR Hind, Hip or Hokum derivative....your bench is a canvas, and the possibilities limitless.

And an HH-53K Super Pave Low X would be a must see.

What about that Bell tilt-rotor.  I hear that that one actually works pretty well

Hmmm...so whattaya think guys?  Do we need more interest (see if more folks post)?

salbando wrote:

The Hormone sounds interesting...would like to see that one Avus!

Just ordered Zvezda's 1/72 Ka-27PS Helix (sadly couldn't find any Hormone) with aftremarket parts. So you'll probably get to see that one, wether this GB starts or not.

Would it be as blasphemous if  I used Coast Guard markings for my HV-22?  I know that's not really CSAR then, but I like the white/orange color scheme in theory.  I don't want to push my luck with Sal, just on the off chance that I need him to come pick me up somewhere, sometime. 

How about an upgraded HH-46?  Give it the Pave Phrog treatment?

LemonJello wrote:

How about an upgraded HH-46?  Give it the Pave Phrog treatment?

That's what I'll go with then, I'll call it  the HH-46K Pave Phrog.  I'll just have to get another -46 kit, so I can make my USMC -46 as well.  One more thing to add to the list...

"what'd'ya want me to do, fetch your slippers?"

Lemonjello,

Don't sweat it.  We're equal opportunity customer service oriented types.

And I'm all for considering expanding the subject matter, so whattaya think guys?  Should we then change this to ANY CSAR/SAR replacement type group build?  That way we could see some white and orange birds.  Don't  get me wrong though, I had initially wanted to limit it to Pavehawk replacement and maybe include Pave Low replacement.  I think they're would be plenty of possible subjects given that target for the group build, and everything listed thus far could work. 

Yeah, let's keep it in the CSAR realm, just like you originally thought, Sal.  Then, down the road, we'll all do a Coast Guard SAR group build with all the pretty colors of the rainbow!

"All right, people, look sharp.  And somebody wake up Hicks."

I had a little time to kill so I googles the H-92.  Is that design a beefed-up blackhawk or the Super Stallion's little brother?  That would make a cool looking model, that's for sure. 

Trigger- "There's some juicy colonists' daughters we have to rescue from their..." Well, you know the rest. 

Man, there'd be a CSAR bird, the drop ship from Aliens! Think I'll save that for the Sci-Fi forum, though.  Little too far fetched for an immediate Pavehawk replacement.  I'll stick with my Pave Phrog. 

"I say we get back to the ship and nuke the sight from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure."

Well, consensus around the Squadron is mainly HH-47G supporters with a few HH-71 (H-101) proponents thrown into the mix.  We're talking about current Pavehawk crewdogs, and even quite a few ex-HH-3E crewdogs as well.  Kinda funny when you consider the long lineage of Sikorsky birds and their involvement with CSAR/SAR.  But when you look at all the performance and other considerations, that's where it comes down.

So......CSAR-X/Pavehawk replacement it is.  So tell this Cheechako how to get this party started.  Do I have to post it somewhere else on the site?

As far as I know the procedure is:

• Post in the GB section
• Set start and end date
• Create a badge

The dealer I ordered from doesn't have the items in stock, so please don't set the start date too early.

UPDATE
Should get the model next week. Maybe even tuesday (monday is holiday here); so disregard the above sentence about the time span. Thanks.

I won't be able to actually build until mid- to late-summer, but don't let that factor in too much.  I can play catch up if need be.  Plus, I can cash in some of my wife's indulgence that I'm back home and grab an extra kit or two from the LHS with less fuss than usual.

I'd better start making a list...various diameters of brass and styrene tube, something for sensor bumps and blisters, another -46 kit...this is going to be FUN!

Avus,

Thanks for the instructions.  I'll get on that most ricky tick.

LJ,

Don't sweat it brother. As a matter of fact, I'm leaning on making the Vul period pretty long a lot of folks (me included) will want to do a 1/48 or 1/35 scale Hook.  So with that in mind, when do you guys think that both of these kits will be readily available and easier to aquire?  I'm leaning on making thw time period for this GB this Summer through next sometime next Spring.  Too long?  Whattaya think? 

In keeping with the Aliens theme:

"Maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events man , but we just got our asses kicked"

I haven't seen a date on the 1/48 Hook's release yet.  I'm hoping it and the -53 hit the shelves this summer sometime. 

A summer start thru next spring works for me.  I don't think you can ever have too much time, and if we're delayed by late releases, we can always adjust fire as needed. 

Perhaps my favorite line:

"We're on the express elevator to hell...goin' down!"

Hi guys,

I haven't been around - or building - lately but I'd be interested in jumping in on this, too. Being a Sikorsky guy and with no S-92 model out there right now I'd be up for trying that HH-53K. That is as long as the build would allow helos that aren't actually entered in the competition. I'm not sure I could bring myself to buiding an HH-71 :)

I'm kinda curious about that photo of the armed -60G. Monday I'll ask some of the guys around work if anyone knows what kind of gun pods they used. I'll let you know what I find. Also, as far as the S-92 goes, there were some ideas carried forward from the Blackhawks and Seahawks, but she's really become a new design. If anyone has questions about her let me know - I'll answer what I can.

Take care,

Dan

Redlion615 wrote:

Hi guys, I haven't been around - or building - lately but I'd be interested in jumping in on this, too. Being a Sikorsky guy and with no S-92 model out there right now I'd be up for trying that HH-53K. That is as long as the build would allow helos that aren't actually entered in the competition. I'm not sure I could bring myself to buiding an HH-71 :)

Yeah, that would be the deal.  What ever Helo you could imagine being a replacement for the Pavehawk.  Doesn't matter if it's in the CSAR-X competition or not.  Anything.  It would just have to have the appropriate systems for a CSAR bird.

Grant,

Is this what your talking about?

I'm having fun just perusing through Cobra's catalog seeing which of the sets could provide some interesting parts for my future Pave Phrog.  Besides weapons, sensors, countermeasures and a rescue winch, what else would a good CSAR helo need to have?

Great reference photos, Trigger, but, uh, where do the survivors/patients go?

"Stop yer grinnin' and drop yer linen, I found 'em"