grooger200 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 This is a lame idea but im tired of building carbon copy models of real world aircraft, i fancy a bit of a change. Essentailly... My first year of university is complete, I have another 2 and a half weeks until my reserve unit deploys. Ive recently started to build an EC-135, revell kit. The premise of the build is, the aircraft is built ina fictional nations colors. The nation is located within the South American Coastline region, and has a wealth of recently discovered oil fields, making it quite rich island nation. The island is totally surrounded by water, has a tropical climate, its densily forrested in areas, however has extensive farm land and a few large urban areas. The island is surrounded by neutral neighbours and has a drug trafficing problem. (essentially choose any island off the coast of mexico to venuzela) The Ec-135 Im building is to be used, theoretically in a local law enforcement/ anti-drug runner roles, however it is NOT a police chopper, more a island defence force chopper. Im toying with the idea of a simple tactical grey scheme, with squadron markings, etc but am also open to any ideas you may have. Futhermore I would appreciate any images of naval, coastal operating helicopters, or even land based choppers camo schemes..... The more individual the scheme the better. Theres room for development on this idea and i would be interested in hearing any thoughts you may have. Many Thanks Greg Current models im also working on; 1/32nd A-7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 oh and btw ill also try and post some inprogress pics as soon as i can be bothered to get the old camera out!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Well, it might sound patriotic but I do really like the camo of the german navy Seakings: HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sniperUK Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Why go fictional,why not this and the markings are available from Max Decal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 The point of the fictionallity is to stear away from real builds. I was pondering with the IAC 135 but its not my 'cup of tea.' The sea kings scheme is pretty neat, an interesting mixture of greys. ATM ive buld the chopper and have applied a light grey base for futher painting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
empeter Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 (edited) This is a lame idea but im tired of building carbon copy models of real world aircraft, i fancy a bit of a change. Essentailly...Theres room for development on this idea and i would be interested in hearing any thoughts you may have. You could always add some things. A FLIR pod: Temporary inflatable floats: Weapons pods: A Winch: The last three are pictures of an EC-635, but you get the idea. Edited June 7, 2007 by empeter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 nice pics, thanks for the ideas. Ive mounted a camera/FLIR pod on the starbord skid, with a search light on the port skid. Ive mounted the winch system, and am in the process of building a pintel mount for a SAW type weapon. I decided not to go with rockets/guns pods as i dont think this fits the role, a great idea none-the-less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Updates Aircraft length FLIR/ Bull horn/ Spot light Gun/ Mount Thinking about a yellow diagonal stripe around the aft section with a smaller pin stripe running close to it, with the defence force insignia inside it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Small update. Bored, its raining and I have a surprise day off from my part-time job. Yellow trim added to the otherwise bare aft section, canopies added, strateing to build/paint the main rotor. Have mounted pintel/door gun. Insignia application and weathering to follow soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 OK GUYS thanks for the posts. Ive lost interest for the time being, im thinkinag of adding emergancy floats we'll see. Anyway im away for 3 weeks with my reserve Arty unit so posts are off for me for a while Thanks to all the posters, ill put up some more images when i return. Talk soon!! Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Su-34 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Greg, looking great! PS. To take better shots, see if your camera has "macro" function, may be displayed as a "flower" in the mode selector... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Any progress? I just ordered the Heller EC-145 to make a similar project. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 cheers su-34, ive got a proper digital camera now negative hajo, wasnt a great build to be honest, literally just got back 2 hours ago from deployment work will start agen, juyst as soon as i can regain interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 All updates moving to inprogress section, will post new updates under fictional defence force title Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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