your wish list for helicopters

midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, December 26, 2004 7:45 AM

I have a pic in one of my huey books I think, I will look and post when I have a chance.
Lee

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, December 23, 2004 7:52 AM

Mac,

Here's a shot of the X Wing from the side, minus its main rotor. Not sure about any Hueys configured this way. Anyone know?

"1-6 is in hot"

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Screaminhelo

Member since
April 2004
From: Georgia

Posted by Screaminhelo on Thursday, December 23, 2004 1:56 AM

Jon,

I don't think the x-wing is what I remember. It was a Huey (B model?) with what appeared to be a standard rotor system. In place of the cabin doors there were stub wings with small turbojets (?). It was in the orange and white test livery of the late 60's early 70's. I don't have the computer time to search much here but I will find it after I get home.

Now a double digit midget!!
Mac

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DPD1

Member since
November 2004

Posted by DPD1 on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 12:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by uscusn

1st on my list is an HH-60H in 48th scale (I know we have the Cobra set to convert Italeri's but it is expensive!)
Even 1/35th scale would be cool . With HCS-5 Firehawk decal set to show the bird I crewed in during the 1st Gulf War.

Funny, I just heard them on the radio the other day down at NASNI. We were sorry to see them leave Mugu. They gave the place a little helo-life, which it doesn't have much of now. I heard they were supposed to stand down, but I guess they're still around for now.

Dave
Los Angeles, CA
-DPD Productions - Helicopter Photo Reference CD-
http://eje.railfan.net/dpdp/

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:38 AM

Hey guys,

Just found this on the X-wing. Looks pretty cool.

http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Photo/X-Wing/HTML/EC86-33555-2.html

"1-6 is in hot"

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:35 AM

Gertjan,

I'll certainly second the S76 and S92!

"1-6 is in hot"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:12 AM

Oh oh, here comes the c (ivil)-word again:
Sikorsky S76
Sikorsky S92
Bell Long Ranger
Bell 430
Eurocopter EC155
Agusta-Bell AB139

Never mind about the scale, dreamt enough for now...

Regards, Gertjan

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upnorth

Member since
December 2002
From: Canada / Czech Republic

Posted by upnorth on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

Mac,

Sounds like you're talking about the X-Wing (no, not the Star Wars one). It was an experimental aircraft used to test the possibility of high speed helicopter flight. Had wings, rotors and two big turbofans next to the fuselage. I think they got a top speed out of it in the 400mph range, but I'm not sure what happened to the program after the mid-late 80s.

Anyone else know?

I remember seeing pictures of it.

I seem to recall hearing or reading somewhere that the aircraft was lost in a fatal crash and that sort of put an end to the program.

But then I could be wrong about that.

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Monday, December 20, 2004 9:28 AM

Mac,

Sounds like you're talking about the X-Wing (no, not the Star Wars one). It was an experimental aircraft used to test the possibility of high speed helicopter flight. Had wings, rotors and two big turbofans next to the fuselage. I think they got a top speed out of it in the 400mph range, but I'm not sure what happened to the program after the mid-late 80s.

Anyone else know?

"1-6 is in hot"

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Screaminhelo

Member since
April 2004
From: Georgia

Posted by Screaminhelo on Monday, December 20, 2004 3:43 AM

Been away for a while and all of my wishlist helo's have been taken so I will just reinforce the call for an H-37 and an H-21. I will add one new fantasy to the list though, how about a Cheyenne or the Huey with the jets and the wings that I saw at Ft. Eustis? Does anyone know what this one is called?

Only 38 more days?
Mac

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chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

and what helicoptor looked like the SH-3 seaking but had the engine under the cocpit and the pasenger compartment behind the engine bay.

oh yeah and for helo's
(1/35)
UH-1E
UH-1N
SH-60

and how about the flying crane in 1/35th scale

It didn't really look that much like a Seaking but, I think what you are referring to is the H-34 Choctaw. Which, by the way, is one I would like to add to my list along with an H-19. BOTH in 1/35, of course!!!
And hey, Mikey. If memory serves me right, all you have to do to build an "E" Huey is get an MRC "C" Huey and the Cobra Company "B" backdate set and VOILA!! You have an early "E"!!! Build it as is for a later "E". Unless you want the TAT101, then you're gonna have to do a little scratch building.
I would also like to see some decent crew figures to go with each era of helicopters. Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and gunner, if applicable. Plus some ground crew figures for the same helos!!!

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Saturday, December 18, 2004 11:23 PM

Piasecki HRP-1 "Rescuer" / "Flying Banana"

Cool Early Whirly Bird! Smile [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, December 18, 2004 12:45 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rlawson

I'd really like to see the Sikorsky HH-52, also the Kaman UH-2A/B and UH-2C, and the old Piasecki (Vertol) HRP-1.
My preference is 1/72, but I know you large-scale guys outnumber me.

Dick

HRP-1? you talkin bout the Flying Bannana? and what helicoptor looked like the SH-3 seaking but had the engine under the cocpit and the pasenger compartment behind the engine bay.

oh yeah and for helo's
(1/35)
UH-1E
UH-1N
SH-60

and how about the flying crane in 1/35th scale

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rlawson

Member since
February 2003
From: Sugar Land, TX

Posted by rlawson on Friday, December 17, 2004 9:16 PM

I'd really like to see the Sikorsky HH-52, also the Kaman UH-2A/B and UH-2C, and the old Piasecki (Vertol) HRP-1.
My preference is 1/72, but I know you large-scale guys outnumber me.

Dick

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Theoden

Member since
January 2004
From: Germany

Posted by Theoden on Friday, December 17, 2004 8:24 AM

I´d love a Mi-28 Havoc in 1/35

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, December 16, 2004 5:05 PM

Ooh, good call Randie, I forgot about the Seasprite!

"1-6 is in hot"

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chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Thursday, December 16, 2004 12:35 PM

All in 1/35:

SH-2 Seasprite
HH-3 Pelican
SH-3 Seaking
CH-46 Seaknight
CH-47 Chinook
CH/MH-53 Super Sea Stallion
Hughes 269/300/TH-55A Osage
Bell Long Ranger

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models

Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/

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SteelSnail

Member since
June 2003
From: México

Posted by SteelSnail on Thursday, December 16, 2004 11:59 AM

1/35 KA-50 and KA-52

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Thursday, December 16, 2004 10:59 AM

An Agusta-Bell Model 412 (aka CH-46 Griffon) in 1/35 ... so that I won't have to convert Panda's (unprecise) UH-1N!

BTW I was thinking about sanding all the rivets off the UH-1N and make new ones that are in scale ... my optician will be glad to hear that! Big Smile [:D]

Klaus

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:39 AM

Let's see here.....

1/35 Hughes 269/200/300/TH-55A "Osage"
1/35 Hiller TH-23 "Raven"
1/48 Sikorsky CH-37 "Mojave"

... and of course, a 1/48 CH-47A/C/D/ACH that you DON'T have to scratchbuild!!

In the meantime, we'll keep wishing.... Smile [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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Trigger

Member since
February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:31 AM

1/48 MH-47
1/48 MH-53J/M

1/35 HH-60J
1/35 HH-65
1/35 MH-68

...oh yeah, and a bigger budget.

------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."

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LemonJello

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

Posted by LemonJello on Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:40 AM

I'd go for a new-tool CH-53 in USMC markings, and throw a -47 in there too. They could be 1/48 or 1/35 scale. Then I'd need a -46 in 1/35, but may as well dream.

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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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:55 AM

QUOTE: A Chinook and Sea knight in 1/35!

With the Trumpeter Hind, and Mil-8, I thought there wasn't much else, but I'm wrong!!!
As long as they stay in 1/35 scale, I'll be very happy.

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upnorth

Member since
December 2002
From: Canada / Czech Republic

Posted by upnorth on Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:18 AM

All in 1/48:
Atlas Rooivalk
Bell 222 (new tool, not old the old AMT abomination)
Augusta 109

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:47 AM

Mil Mi-10, Mil Mi-12 and Mil Mi-26 for me, thanks! 1/72 or smaller.

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:36 AM

I would love to see a Bell 47J Ranger in any scale 1/72 or larger.
Lee

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

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neilsmadabtchoppers

Member since
December 2003
From: Australia

Posted by neilsmadabtchoppers on Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:24 AM

Call me boring but what about a 1/35 jet or longranger --think of the variations you could create-- or an AS 350B Squirrel in 48 or 35 would be great.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 16, 2004 2:10 AM

1st on my list is an HH-60H in 48th scale (I know we have the Cobra set to convert Italeri's but it is expensive!)
Even 1/35th scale would be cool . With HCS-5 Firehawk decal set to show the bird I crewed in during the 1st Gulf War.
CH/AC-47 Chinooks in 48th.
Westland Lynx Has Mk 3 and newer variants Royal Navy
Decals for the current kits available PLEASE!!!!

Chuck
Fly Navy

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:50 AM

CH-53E

I hate that cruddy old Italeri kit

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