Most desired 1/48 helicopter kit?

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 9, 2005 4:58 AM

blkhwkmatt: Revell makes a 1/48 CH-53G (German) that can be converted to a CH-53D.

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yw18mc

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April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Friday, July 8, 2005 11:10 AM

My vote goes for the H-34D, and an aftermarket kit to backdate the H-46E to a "D"! I don't understand why these two Helo's have not been produced prior to the later model Helo's?? They played very prominent roles with the Marines in VietNam, and have a very rich combat history. Semper Fi, Mike

mike

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 8, 2005 9:06 AM

All the Military stuff is great, but I agree with GeejeeZ, there some great civilian whirlybirds out there that aren't being kitted. I would like to see the Bell 427, Bell 412, and the Bokow 105, all in 1:48.

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Friday, July 8, 2005 6:08 AM

I would love to see either a Super Stallion or a Havoc. I've been wanting a Havoc in 1/48 for a while now, but somehow I doubt I'll see one any time soon.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 8, 2005 2:39 AM

I love all rotor types but who wouldn't find having a Mi-28 "Havoc" in their collection of all other russian choppers satisfying? To me they look like a 'smiling assasin'.

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Saturday, April 9, 2005 11:40 AM

James, no problem. I haven't built that one yet, so keep us informed on how it goes together.

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roguemodel

Member since
April 2004
From: Strategic Air Command

Posted by roguemodel on Thursday, April 7, 2005 9:41 PM

MH-53 Pavelow hands down! Big, Bad, powerful, ....I know....I was caught in the rotor wash of one......one mean mother....

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blkhwkmatt

Member since
September 2003
From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 3:43 PM

I just want a 1/48th 58D to go next to my uh-60A and K for my Operation Iraqi Freedom shelf i have planned. But a 53 would be awsome!!! those are big mean birds, gotta love them!!!

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 11:25 PM

1/48 CHINOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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46 mech

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August 2003

Posted by 46 mech on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 10:28 PM

Hey ridleusmc, yea I bought the model -46E as soon as it hit the streets. I also recieve my squadron catalog every month and saw the PE interior and exterior parts listed, but I will have to wait to buy them. So many projects and so little time. I would like to buy another one and just build one the CH-46E (marine) model and of course a D (navy) model. I am waiting to get together with a friend and scratchbuild a HH-46D model (the A/C I worked on for many years ) out of the CH-46E that academy produce. So when I get around to it, I'll have both models. And about a different helicopter? hmmmm..maybe the Corba. Liked walking around them when I was underway on the LHDs. Just watching the marines working on them also. Ridleusmc, thanks for the advice Big Smile [:D]

lol!!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 2:23 PM

I had to choose one, but you should have put a choice on there for "All the Above". Bryan

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 12:11 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by snakedriver

Here's a novel idea...don't wait for A/M detail sets. Advance your modelling skills and build the "new stuff" yourself. Push the limits...you'll be surprised and proud of the results.

True, but I'm lazy

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:57 AM

Difficult choice.
It's either the Merlin or the Super Stallion.
Both kits have been in eager claws, but I had to let go of them due to lack of space and funds (I only buy kits that are on sale).

Many kits that ought to be in the list, indeed. Cheyenne surely being one of the most missing ones (is that ok english? hmmm).

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Borg R3-MC0

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September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:21 AM

how about a Cheyenne! in any scale! I can only find very expensive resin kits by legato en miku.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 7:37 AM

H-34 series.

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 7:26 AM

The -46 was the first kit I went out and bought as soon as I was back stateside last summer. I've even got the PE interior, just have to re-order the exterior set. But it has to wait until I get a few other projects done and off the bench. Looking forward to doing this one up real nice...

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.

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snakedriver

Member since
December 2003
From: Central Massachusetts

Posted by snakedriver on Monday, April 4, 2005 9:17 PM

Here's a novel idea...don't wait for A/M detail sets. Advance your modelling skills and build the "new stuff" yourself. Push the limits...you'll be surprised and proud of the results.

Don't mean nothin'

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Monday, April 4, 2005 2:47 PM

James the 46's rock, check out this review. Lots of people say this is a killer kit, but you can make it better with aftermarket goodies.
http://www.internetmodeler.com/2004/june/first-looks/academy_ch46.php

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AH1Wsnake

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

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Monday, April 4, 2005 2:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by james1963

Here's mine... The CH-46, babyyy!!!!!!!! Can I join that biase club ridleusnc?? Nothing like a -46 to me. Absolutely love that helicopter, now that the Navy doesn't fly the -46 (or at least on the west coast) anymore, I just watch the Marines fly around here at Miramar. But my vote is the -46 all the way. Ohh by the way ridleusmc, I never worked on the CH-53, but I heard they were a pain in the butt to work on too .

James, check out the newest offerings from Academy. They just put out a great USMC CH-46E in 1/48th! Pick another bird, lol.

"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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46 mech

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August 2003

Posted by 46 mech on Monday, April 4, 2005 2:23 PM

Here's mine... The CH-46, babyyy!!!!!!!! Can I join that biase club ridleusnc?? Nothing like a -46 to me. Absolutely love that helicopter, now that the Navy doesn't fly the -46 (or at least on the west coast) anymore, I just watch the Marines fly around here at Miramar. Smile [:)]

But my vote is the -46 all the way. Ohh by the way ridleusmc, I never worked on the CH-53, but I heard they were a pain in the butt to work on too Smile [:)]

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supercobra

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June 2003

Posted by supercobra on Monday, April 4, 2005 1:05 PM

1. AH-1G
2. AH-56
3. CH-37
4. HO5S-1
5. Rooivalk
6. OH-6
7. UH-1Y
8. CH-53E
9. HOK-1/OH-43D
10. Souix Scout

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 4, 2005 9:56 AM

Sorry Crypt Keeper: I would like to add the S76 and the S92.
A Bell 214ST would be nice too.
Did I mention the Bell 407?
The 206 LongRanger?
How about a EC155?
And ofcourse, how could I forget the AB139...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 4, 2005 8:16 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by salbando

HH-3E JOLLY GREEN and the HH-3F PELICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C'mon guys. This has got to be the most overlooked yet important Helo.

OK...maybe I'm biased but gimme a break! Anybody else agree? DKMacin? Grant? Gino?

Shark-41 agrees!!!
Both Coast Guard and UASF would do that one a good deal!!

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, April 3, 2005 9:04 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by salbando
Unless I'm unaware of something that's already out there, I'm absolutely AMAZED that there aren't several UH-1V conversions or UH-60 Medevac upgrades available.

Chief Snake, are you listening? MedEvac conversions would be welcomed greately.

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snakedriver

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December 2003
From: Central Massachusetts

Posted by snakedriver on Sunday, April 3, 2005 8:30 PM

In no particular order of preference:
1. AH-1G
2. AH-1G
3. AH-1G
4. AH-1G
5. AH-1G
6. HH-3
7. UH-1B/C/E/F/P
8. H-19

Don't mean nothin'

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 3, 2005 8:10 PM

Gino's absolutely correct!!

If you're gonna be a bear...be a grizzly!!!

And unless I'm unaware of something that's already out there, I'm absolutely AMAZED that there aren't several UH-1V conversions or UH-60 Medevac upgrades available.

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, April 3, 2005 1:44 PM

I agree with Sal on the HH-3. I vote for all of them and to be done in 1/35. Think big if we are going to think about it at all. Mohave would be cool too.

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Sunday, April 3, 2005 1:27 PM

Got to go with the -53E. I need Big Iron sitting next to my new -46 on the tarmac of my shelves...and with the V-22 off to the side of the old-timers.

My second choice would be for a Hook, either a MH- ACH- or regular CH-47...Heck, make one kit of the -47 and I can wait for the AM companies to give me what I need for the other variants.

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.

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ridleusmc

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July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, April 3, 2005 3:44 AM

CH-53E. Maintenance may be a pain in the butt, but it's the most impressive piece of vertical lift machine I can think of. I am biased.

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