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1/35 USCG MH-60J Jayhawk Conversion

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 4, 2008 3:10 AM

Here is the latest.  I have completed the external fuel tanks.  I used the tanks out of the Academy UH-60A/L kit, cut down to size.  Apoxie Sculpt A & B putty for the end caps , and sheet styrene for the fins.  The black access cover shapes are the new Archer texture decals.  They look great, but didn't stick at all.  They are thick and stiff.  They wouldn't bend around the curve of the tank.  I had to superglue them on.

Next up was to modify the main gear struts.  I used a left over covered spring piece from a resin howitzer and the kit strut.  I built the rear strut out of 1/8 inch plastic tubing and some scrap rings, along with the connection end of the kit's tail wheel and some scrap angle pieces.  Also in this pic is the intakes for the engines with the air flow center tubes extended back to the face of the turbine.  I extended it w/ A & B putty as well.

 

Lastly are the grab handles behind the pilots doors.  I made a jig out of 0.040 sheet styrene so I would get the same shape for each.  I bent thin muffler wire to shape and installed it into holes I drilled into the fuselage.


Its just about ready to paint.  Next up is to install the canopy and start taping it off.  I also have the main rotor blade fold hinges to make and then detail the main and tail rotors with some wires.  I'll keep you posted.
 

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • From: Australia
Posted by Helo H-34 on Thursday, December 4, 2008 3:30 AM

The progress pic's are awesome Gino , Even though I have both Squadron books on the H-60 Blackhawk , I ignorantly always thought those grab handle's behind the cockpit doors were some type of antena arrangment Sign - With Stupid [#wstupid].

I sure do admire all your skills and scratchbuilding , I sit in front of my computer with absolute amazment at what you are accomplishing , I wish I was half as good as you Gino .Thumbs Up [tup]

                                          Kind regards John.

 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:43 AM

Thanks John. You give me too much credit though. I just use tried and true techniques of building; sheet plastic, some wire, A&B epoxie putty, lots of filler putty, etc. With some practice, I'm sure any of you could tackle it too. You just have to plunge in and get started.

The grab handles are just that on the USCG HH/MH-60Js.  On other versions, such as Army UH and MH-60 Blackhawks, they are antennas.  Just depends on the type.  The antennas are usually painted black and wider, flatter affairs too.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, December 4, 2008 6:43 AM

Looking Good. I love wire and grab handles.

Surprised on the Archer Transfers, I've used their surface detailds and never had a problem. But....there is always a first.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:23 AM

Here's the  latest.  The paint is on, all except the black.  I'll gloss it, then add the flat black parts.


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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:39 AM

Looking good. Nice masking job. Great color match. Wink [;)]

Love the box in the background too!! Nothing like a portable parts warehouse

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, December 12, 2008 1:14 AM
Thanks Mike.  Now on to decaling...lots of them too.  Yup, the junkyard is great to have on hand.  Wouldn't be able to scratch-build as easily w/o it.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • From: Australia
Posted by Helo H-34 on Friday, December 12, 2008 1:40 AM

I agree on the excellent masking and airbrushing Thumbs Up [tup]

She's looking great and I can't wait to see her finished.

                                          Kind regards John

  • Member since
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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:12 AM

Project is almost done.  Here is the last bit that needs to be completed.  I have modified the rotor blades to have the hinge for folding them.  I also added multiple bolt heads from hex rod that were missing.  I added the vibration damper from the lower swash plate to the  shaft as well.  It was made using sheet, rod, and tube styrene.  Lastly, I added the cabling from the hubs on both the main and tail rotors as well. 




I just need to paint and detail the rotors and it will be done.  The fuselage is completely painted, decaled, and finished.  I'll show it all done and together in a few days.

Keep a look out for it.

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  • From: Buffalo NY
Posted by Thehannaman2 on Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:09 PM

Looking good Gino.

 

Quick question:  What's the plumbing on the rotor for?  I assume the blades are hollow and there's some sort of inert gas in there.  Are the pipes to inject something in if one springs a leak to maintain balance?

Justen

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:53 PM

Gino - Nice detaile on the rotor. This is getting so realistic, you may be able to fly it homeSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Can't wait to see the whole thing assembled. Nice scratch work throughout. This one's a keeper.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:47 PM

Thanks guys.  I'm having problems uploading pics right now.  I hope to have some up soon.

They are actually wires on the rotors.  They are a solid honeycomb composite, so no gas in them.  They do have de-icing boots and sensors in them to monitor their operations though.

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  • From: The Redwood Empire
Posted by Aaronw on Monday, December 22, 2008 2:01 PM

That is smoe great work you are doing. When you are done this will look great sitting next to that CSAR MH-60 you built last year (2 years ago?).

 

One of these days I'm going to have to try building one of these large scale helos, but for now 1/72 is enough of a handful. 

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:37 AM

Thanks Aaron.  Yup, it will fit right in w/my 1/35 HH-60G.  I built it almost 2 years ago now, you are pretty close.  It will also fit right in nicely with the 1/35 MH-60L DAP and 1/35 UH-60L that I completed a few years ago as well.  I have plans for a few more H-60 variants too.  Not sure if I will have the shelf space, but I'll figure it out.

I finally was able to upload pictures.  It has been done for about 2 weeks now.  I had issues uploading from Iraq, but with the help of a friend in the states, managed to upload them. 

She is complete.  The Fireball Modelworks decals work great.  I have used a few of Joseph's sets and they always work great.  I highly recommend them.  The paint was a PITA, but well worth it.  I am fully pleased with how it turned out.

Here it is.




The rest can be seen here.

Thanks for all the encouragement and I hope you all like it.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • Member since
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  • From: Colorado
Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:19 AM

...wow

Shock [:O]

Thats amazing... and I thought the inside looked nice! I wanted to be a USCG rescue diver when I was a kid... don't ask me why, I think it was just the opportunity to get to fly around in one of these things Big Smile [:D] ...actually at the time I think it was the Dolphin that caught my eye but I like the paint on this one better anyway.

And speaking of which- you did a really nice job with the paint... still can't believe you simply masked it...

The decals look like they went on without a hitch and if it wasn't for the thick, out of scale carpet base you have here, some of those pictures could fool me for the real thing. I new you were good with the armor, but this is great, and from Iraq?! Wow... Bow [bow]

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:13 AM

Gino - Fantastic. I would imagine the paint was a PITA, but your paint work has risen well above the rectum problems!. It's excellent

As I said before, start looking for packing material now....this one is a keeper.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: SE Alabama
Posted by Retired Gunpilot on Sunday, December 28, 2008 4:20 PM

A real piece of ART! Great job and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Charlie

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:49 PM
Thanks guys.  It was a fun build.  I am pleased with it.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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    December 2005
  • From: DSM, Iowa
Posted by viper_mp on Monday, December 29, 2008 9:34 PM
That looks great, Gino!!!  Might have to try this one for myself.  I have a stockpile of -60's to play with.  So when's the Seahawk and Whitehawk coming? lol

Rob Folden

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:14 AM

Thanks Viper.  Glad you like it.  I think I have had enough H-60 conversions for a while.  A Seahawk would look good though, hmmm... 

What is the Whitehawk?

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • From: DSM, Iowa
Posted by viper_mp on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:42 AM

The VH-60N White Hawk is the Presidential version. 

Rob Folden

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  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:07 AM
 viper_mp wrote:

The VH-60N White Hawk is the Presidential version. 

Now I got it. I have heard it called a Presidential Hawk and Army/Marine One, just not the White Hawk.  Would look cool.  Another fun paint scheme, although not as bad as the Jayhawk.  I'm done with white for a while. I said that after my red/white SAR Huey last year too. :) 

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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  • From: DSM, Iowa
Posted by viper_mp on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:25 PM
Yeah, the VH-60N is called Whitehawk as a play on words from White House. Its odd, its the only Hawk variant to my knowledge that is flown by the USMC [HMX-1]

Rob Folden

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  • From: Texas
Posted by matthew9 on Friday, January 2, 2009 7:08 PM
Beautiful bird Gino! It been a joy to watch.
Matt
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