I have alot of scratchbuilding ahead of me (Academy CH-53E) FINISHED!

no, I didn't see that the Cobra Company had anything.  I'd love to take a look at it.  I will say this, Academy's accuracy on the dial, switches and gauges on the consoles and control panels are increadibly accurate.  It would be hard to improve on the consoles.

Semper Fi,

Chris

ridleusmc wrote:

no, I didn't see that the Cobra Company had anything.  I'd love to take a look at it.  I will say this, Academy's accuracy on the dial, switches and gauges on the consoles and control panels are increadibly accurate.  It would be hard to improve on the consoles. Semper Fi, Chris

O' I got stick time last week in a Chitter.

I stand corrected, that resin set looks awesome, especially the bulkhead.  Regarding your stick time, how'd she handle? 

I should mention that I'm taking time away from my 53 to work on a Christmas request for a friend.  It's painted Futured and ready for decals.   

Semper Fi,

Chris

Hey man Im new here but Im a former phrog airframer now im a crew chief on the V-22 and im with VMM-162  so im in there old hanger which 464 shares.

 I was with HMM-263 had alot of 464 guys come out with us to iraq in 04-05 had a lot of friends down there.

anyway If you floated with us cool if not so be it.

 If you guys need some pictures of the 53's Im sure I could get some snap shots of the interior for you.

Oh and I see your making A/C 16 Ill have to check the buno but 16 had a blade fold incident last thursday fwd blade tip was on the deck and the root was still attached to the head!

Im looking at picking up this shi@$er and building it so im here to learn been out of models for a while

later

johnny

OH NO, 16 Dropped a Blade.  I left the squadron back in April, and 16's blade fold system worked fine before I left. 

No I wasn't with HMM-263, I got to go to Africa instead.  I'd consider it a lucky break, because I didn't take any mortar fire in Africa. 

I'm going to make 16 in it's 2003 (OIF I) markings.  OIF 1 was about the busiest time for HMH-464 operating from Al Kut and Jalibah.  Our one squadron put up 999 flight hours in one month.  We got more done than all of the west coast 53E squadrons put together.   I personally went 30 days without a shower. 

Semper Fi,

Chris 

ridleusmc wrote:

We got more done than all of the west coast 53E squadrons put together.   I personally went 30 days without a shower.  Semper Fi, Chris

Duoo, now that was a kick in the nuts. My Capt is calling you all kinds of name right now.

Say, Hi to Frank the Crank for me. And I'f you do not know who that is just ask all of your SSgt's Lol

ridleusmc wrote:

OH NO, 16 Dropped a Blade.  I left the squadron back in April, and 16's blade fold system worked fine before I left.  No I wasn't with HMM-263, I got to go to Africa instead.  I'd consider it a lucky break, because I didn't take any mortar fire in Africa.  I'm going to make 16 in it's 2003 (OIF I) markings.  OIF 1 was about the busiest time for HMH-464 operating from Al Kut and Jalibah.  Our one squadron put up 999 flight hours in one month.  We got more done than all of the west coast 53E squadrons put together.   I personally went 30 days without a shower.  Semper Fi, Chris

 Well we had a bad thunderstorm hit and the wind was kicking up, I dont know why but the guys went out to fold the blades and thats when it happend probably going to fast trying to get it done and they missed something and bam it was looking pretty sad

Yeah djubuti was a much better place to be than al taqqadum! that one rocket attack we had landed about 15 feet from the one 53 wounded to of your guys cant remember who it was right now but one was a leg the other was in the jaw .... I hate IRAQ

I was at jalibah in 03 and I remember when they opened up the field showers then after you were done the nice long walk back to the tents you became a suger cookie in the damn sand storms hahah

I also remember you guys were changind a lot of them T56s jalibah

take it easy I have to get my wife to buy me the 53 to add to the collection

uh oh, I angered the SSgt.  It's a good thing I transfered to the 1st Civ Div. 

I know the guys who got hit pretty well.  Sgt Charlie B's (then a Corporal) facial wounds heeled nicely.  He's still in and doing well.  He's a new father.  PFC Fergie (then a Corporal) got out with some disability, because his leg was pretty badly torn up.  He's going to school now. 

I never got to use the field showers.  Eventually I got to Al Kut and one of our more industrious Gunny's set up a camping shower he got in the mail.  He also perfected field BBQ.  We used sheet stainless steel for a skillet.  We set fire to wood in an old Iraqi airforce filing cabinet.  He bought animals out in Al Kut and had them slaughtered.  This all happened well before the insergency.  I don't think anybody could get away with that kind of stuff in Iraq now. 

I finished my Christmas Gift build, so I'm back to working on my 53.  There are so many decals it'll drive you nuts. 

Semper Fi,

Chris  

SSgtD6152 wrote:

Say, Hi to Frank the Crank for me. And I'f you do not know who that is just ask all of your SSgt's Lol

Hey I was a 6152 when they gave us the green weenie on the ospreys I jumped at the chance to be a crew chief.

But its not like crewing a phrog I miss them old farts.

Just found this thread.  Great build good to see it being built by someone who knows the airplane!  I would however love to see it in proper markings.   IRONHORSE!  Great work - in any case!

 Semper Fi!

 Erin "Timmy!" Kewin

(former Ironhorse, stick actuator) 

Sorry Timmy,

It's getting Condor Colors. 

Semper Fi,

Chris

Decals, Decals, Decals, Man there are alot of decals on this thing.  I replaced some of the Academy decals with some custom ones made from CustomHobbyDecals.com   They did a good job, and it didn't cost me much.  $15 per set, no Shipping.  I bought 2 sets to have some backups.  I really fear busted decals.  I'm building this machine how it looked in the Spring and Summer of 2003. 

Semper Fi,

Chris

 I can't wait to see it finished, Chris!! I like the door decal.

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Looking great, Chris. Keep up the beautiful work on this beast! And I remember seeing ol' Calvin and Hobbes -- freaking awesome that you got some custom decals like that.

SF,
Andy

I've finally started uglying it up. 

It's finally getting there.

Semper Fi,

Chris

To Tell you the truth SSgt,  I don't know.

Semper Fi,

Chris

Looking GOOD Chris

Bud

Thanks Bud,

I think I'll have it done within the next couple of Days.  No more pics until it's done. 

Semper Fi,

Chris 

Done

What do you guys think?

Semper Fi,

Chris

AWESOME job, Chris.
It's a thing of beauty (at least for something without skids, that is ).

Semper Fi,
Andy

OUTSTANDING BUILD !!!!!

You did a Great job on her. What really stands out to be is the weathing. In one of your photos where it says " MARINES" it is covered by the eng fumes. " I am still working on my 1st cup of coffee, can't think of the works I am looking for "

All in All Well Done

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Bud

WOW

Rich

I am impressed!!!!!!!!!   I can only dream of building anything to look that good! 

If you haven't figured it out, yet?  Great build, Chris!!!!!!!

Thanks guys,

I'm glad you like her.  I didn't want to overdue the weathering, but I knew I could go without putting some exhaust marks on her.  I used pastel chalk on the fuselage and flat black from the airbrush on the Rotor blades.  I originally wanted to add oil and hydraulic streaks from the engines, but I decided against it.  It would be hard to undo if I messed it up. 

Semper Fi,

Chris 

Nice, but she is a bit clean. You must have done a 14 day on it.

Looks good!!! are you going to do one more?

Shes a BEAST!! Great work

Will