Hey all-
Since I’m taking this week off from work, I have some time to get started on this GB, even though it’s a little early. I’m building a 1/48 HH-60H from an Italieri SH-60B and a Cobra Company conversion set. First of all, I have never bought a Cobra Company product before, and I’ll have to say even though it’s expensive, it’s really great. It’s cleanly molded, very detailed, and as far as I can tell, well researched.
I have mostly finished the fuselage halves. I added the two window panel in place of the sonobouy launcher/window on the left side. It fit fine, although the CC panel is just slightly more curved than the kit fuselage. The door fit perfectly. I also cut out the -60B exhaust area to add the CC HIRSS, which fits fine if you follow CC’s directions. I also added some of the detail parts to the fuselage, like the sponson extensions, laser detectors, flare launchers, etc, so I will have to handle it less once I get the interior finished and installed.
I also started on the interior, and have to say that CC’s interior parts are a huge improvement over the kit parts. In 1/48 scale, the detailed relief on the console and panel look so much better than a flat panel with a decal. I added the console, put the seats together and test fit everything, so I’m nearly ready to paint the cockpit parts. I had to trim the console and instrument panel a little to get the panel to fit under the nose. The cabin is mostly empty, but I have started adding some framing to the inside. It’s mostly made up, just to cover various holes and seams. It just needs to look OK through the right side door, which I plan to leave open. I'd like to put a gun in it, but I haven’t decided.
I’ve posted some pics at:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v485/par429/HH-60H/
Hopefully I'll be able to get more done before I go back to work. So, has anyone else done anything?
Phil
