A couple Red Flags on the Trump Chinook!

QUOTE: Originally posted by oldhooker Upon closer examination, I have found a couple of areas on the upcoming Hook that aren't exactly accurate.[:0] See for yourself.... Troy was on the right track with his comment about the doghouse. Sorry for the exciting news.... Take care, Frank

QUOTE: Originally posted by DURR i really cant see the rear pylon as being wrong ONLY because the front rotors are in the way in the photo

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QUOTE: HeavyArty: I don't really see what you are referring too.

Here's something to look for; on the front brow of a real Chinook, the attachment points for the windshield wipers are about 8 inches above the upper rim of the windshield... on the test kit, they seem to be just above the rim. Also, on the leading edge, the vertical part of the Doghouse begins about 7 inches above the rim... on the test kit, the vertical section appears to extend all the way to the rim.


Not knit-picking with this post, just getting an idea of how much modification this $120 prospective release will require.

Take care,
Frank

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jonathan Primm The c-box cooling cut out on the aft pylon looks to be an easier fix.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dninness QUOTE: Originally posted by Jonathan Primm The c-box cooling cut out on the aft pylon looks to be an easier fix. Heh, see, that's why I'm gonna build it as a C-model! Looks like it will be time for me to learn how to use an airbrush to weather that bad boy. Now I just have to figure out what color "aircraft soap spooge on IR Green" is, and a good way to represent the sheen of leaking 23699 on the aft fuselage under the engines..

QUOTE: Originally posted by dninness Now I just have to figure out what color "aircraft soap spooge on IR Green" is, and a good way to represent the sheen of leaking 23699 on the aft fuselage under the engines..

QUOTE: Originally posted by supercobra Is it just me or does this thing look smaller than the actual aircraft? It also looks like it is made out of some kind of plastic. Aren't the real things made out of sheet metal and some kind of composite material?

QUOTE: Is it just me or does this thing look smaller than the actual aircraft? It also looks like it is made out of some kind of plastic. Aren't the real things made out of sheet metal and some kind of composite material?

QUOTE: Originally posted by oldhooker QUOTE: Is it just me or does this thing look smaller than the actual aircraft? It also looks like it is made out of some kind of plastic. Aren't the real things made out of sheet metal and some kind of composite material? So, why then do we Modelers strive for accuracy; what's the point of it, if we are just going to turn our heads? I know it's not the real thing, but for all the money it's going to take to purchase this kit, and all the time it will obviously take then to build it, I'd kinda like to know what to look for! Andy researched & researched some more, in order to be able to make an accurate representation of of the Blackhawk he did.... Troy researched & researched in order to make the floor of his Phrog accurate.... I'm sure the general passer-by wouldn't notice one way or the other, but THEY did! What were the results? Models that even the experts recognize. Oh yes, I'm VERY happy that a 1/35 Chinook is being released, and in whatever condition it may begin, I will craft and cut and mold and putty until the seasoned Hookers can't find anything... just like many of you will as well. Not that it is a requirement, but for personal satisfaction. Some of you in here know exactly what I'm talking about. Take care, Frank

QUOTE: Originally posted by oldhooker So, why then do we Modelers strive for accuracy; what's the point of it, if we are just going to turn our heads? I know it's not the real thing, but for all the money it's going to take to purchase this kit, and all the time it will obviously take then to build it, I'd kinda like to know what to look for!

QUOTE: Originally posted by chopperfan I, too, agree, Frank. BUT!! I just want to see the kit in my grubby little paws, THEN, I'll worry about what needs to be fixed/corrected.