Trumpeter 1/35 CH-47 Chinook! (Now with 2 pix)

Only whats been posted in this thread.

Looks like this Sept 05. By the looks of that pic I would say they are doing very well for a Sept release.

Untill then I have something to keep me HAPPY!

I'm going south within my State this Friday to look at several AMC Javelins for sale!! YEP! the guy has a few to choose from and they are all in very good shape!

The one I'm hyped most about is a 72 STT with a 360! AND! they are all under 3,000.00!

Excuse me while I go change my undies 'again'

well i went to my LHS yesterday and put my name in the hat for 3 of these baby's. Thay way they order enough for me and whomever else wants one. From what she said its been hot talk and i'm not the only one asking about it. Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope nothing "unexpected" happens.

Sept 05, So close yet so for away!!!

Hey guys!! I was wondering if any of you knew of any sites that I could check out that had info and/or updates on the Trumpeter 1/35 CHINOOK's???? Thanks

QUOTE: Originally posted by marke Hey guys!! I was wondering if any of you knew of any sites that I could check out that had info and/or updates on the Trumpeter 1/35 CHINOOK's???? Thanks

Marke,
Guy, I know you are excited about this, we all are, but, give it some time to materialize. September is a long way off. More info will come as it gets closer. The info will be posted here just aboput as quick as it is published. Lots of us are waiting for this kit.

Relax, take a deep breathe. News will come. No need to post every couple of days asking for more news.

WOH!!!! I think I hit a nurve...

OK.....I think its time for the ol' helo GROUP HUG!

Its cool Mark......were all loosing sleep over this kit.

I'm just happy to have my 1/48 MRC Sea Knight to keep me buzy untill then!

HeavyArty wasn't being mean by NO MEANS he was just saying "wouldn't we all love to know more!"

For me.....I do a google almost every other day on the Trumpeter 1/35 Hook kit and I only find this site for the latest info.

Stay tuned dude!

Thanks Papa for the kind words!! Now I can go back to day dreaming about the day in the hopefuly not too distint future when my mail man delivers me a box with a 1/35 CH-47 CHINOOK in side!!!!! Man what a sweet day that will be!!! Who's with me!?!?

You gotta ask?

Fear not, I'll post any new pics that come my way.
However, I just happened upon the original pix I posted. Just lucky!

Just as a mini-update, with no real content, I talked to the guys who wrote the article from which I gleaned those pix, and they said the Trump headquarters and factory was just nuts! So much stuff laying around everywhere, they really couldn't tell what was going on!

Thanks Brian,

Thats better than nothing!

I’ve been working on the real thing for almost 13 years now, been modeling for longer than that. I’m glad you guys are looking forward to it.

Chris Ish

COOL! between Mr. White and yourself..... weesa gots lots of good info here me thinks?

I think that would be a correct statement.

Chris Ish

THIS COULD BE INTERESTING???

Hi Troy

Another Aurora Chitty Chitty Bang Bang came available on Ebay and I purchased it. I can ship it to you when ever you would like. Also, I have the trumpeter catalogs I picked up for you. Please let me know your address and I’ll send the catalogs now, then let me know when your ready for Chitty and I’ll send it also.
Thanks

Kyle

I'm custom building the old AURORA MODEL KIT car from the film for him $$!! ....and this is the same guy who told me about the sept release date and who's wife has a friend who works at Trumpeter.

QUOTE: Originally posted by AH1Wsnake I am not a chinook expert, but how many extra parts would they need to include in one kit so you could build a Vietnam-era through modern-era Chinook? Not like they would do that, because it would be much more lucrative for them to release several different-boxed kits Would be very cool if they included the options for the ACH-47 Gunship!!

It is believed that the Trumpeter release is from the original MRC molds...



..... if they'll include the options (even an ACH-47), that'll be great!

Let's see here.... the "A: model was distinct in that it had a tapered aft pylon, and duel aft wheels for a time. The "B and on" models had a blunt aft pylon trailing edge, with different bulges added through time, and fuselage strakes. On the "D" models there was a noticeable opening in the front of the aft pylon and large FOD screens.... not to mention those huge new rotors!

There was also cosmetic differences in the forward pylon (rivot pattern/strakes/vents) of the "D" model. Just as noticable, was the three (3) cargo hooks along the belly. Some versions of the "D" model had an extended nose radome with corresponding smaller chin bubbles. Then the MH-47, with the bigger sponsons, radomes, and refueling probe.

Each version had it's own antenna arrangement also. There are a couple really good reference books on the Chinook; the Squadron-Signal walkaround, and the Aerofax-Minigragh #27. The profile has remained unchanged over the years, but the insides have evolved into a state of the art cargo aircraft.

There are more, not as obvious differences of course, that's why I love those two books!

Take care,
Frank

Hey Papa!! Is the 1/35 CHINOOK in the new Trumpeter catalog?????

Thats what I asked in my last e-mail to him and he says ....nope.

BUT! He would look into further info on the new 1/48 Hook asap.

He also mentioned that a guy at his local Hobby Store heard that MRC is planning a 1/48 Chinnok!......that would make sence being that the Sea Knight is in 1/48 and the sales were positive!

COOL!

But of course thats just he said she said right now.

I think I'd go into brain lock if I had to decide between a 1/48 or a 1/35 hook. I'd probably lean toward the 1/48 for starters, but it'd be a tough choice that I'd love to have to work through! Bring on the Chinooks!

WOW!!! A 1/48 HOOK too!?!? That's great!! If givin a choice though I'd have to go with the 1/35 HOOK because I like um BIG!!!!!

Because they are Helos and because they are HOOKS I would build both!

OH YEAH!!

Hey Papa!! Can you do me a little faver??? When you talk to the guy who has the Trumpeter connection, ask him to see if he can find out if Trumpeter is planing to make differant versions of the 1/35 HOOK , the GO GO Bird ,MH-47 E/G ect. Thanks

I will when I get a chance......

I was under the impression that they were going to?

I would think that the resin kit folks could supply us with what we need?

Ok! Can't wait ! Thanks again.

OK Mark.....

We the members of the secret brotherhood of the hook have decided to send you to the COOLER untill the Chinook kits are released.....you do get a baseball and baseball glove though

Hey guys !!! Guess what I saw today!!! A Chinook flew by my house to day!! Things sure were shakeing on my shelves when he flew over!!! It's been a long time since I saw a Hook fly by. It was a welcome site in deed. Just thought i would share this news with you guys. Now I want my 1/35 Chinook kit even more now!!!

I grew up with them when they were in the R.A.A.F before they were moved to the Army... A hot summers evening in Amberley was always met with the thud thud of the Chook, and the batta batta of the Huey!.. Ahh to have my youth again!

Chris in Japan

I hear ya!!

say, anyone got some more pictures? J-Hulks didn't work and showed up as little red X's

QUOTE: Originally posted by awan say, anyone got some more pictures? J-Hulks didn't work and showed up as little red X's

That's because this post is a million years old and all those pix have long since been removed. I don't even know where they are! Oh wait, I still have the magazine they were in...somewhere...might take a while to find 'em.