Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Great collection and some very fine models of a superior helicopter. He was missing the AH-1P though. Other than that it was very nice looking and covered Army and Marines quite well. Notice the decals, they are mostly Fireball Modelworks for the Army ones and various decals for the Marines. Floyd Edited August 13, 2008 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Cobrahistorian Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Wow!!!!! That's some amazing handiwork! I'm hoping my Cobra evolution comes out half as good as that. I do find it odd that he's got #1 Du Me Mi with a 1st ID patch on the base. F/4 came from 3/4 Cav from the 25th ID and by the time that airframe appeared in those markings, F/4th had moved up to Hue/Phu Bai and had nothing to do with either division. It never was part of 1st ID! Edit: I just noticed something with the last TOW missile pic posted there. I've never been around TOWs, so I'm asking this out of pure curiosity, but aren't the bands on those missiles indicating live warheads and inert motors? Jon Edited August 13, 2008 by Cobrahistorian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Those all look awesome. I'm guessing 1/48 scale..or are they all 1/35?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 1/48 Now for the million dollar question....Who built them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DMunne Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) His name is Ken. He is a member of IPMS First Coast here in Jacksonville. Really nice guy. He also built the T-28 in 1/48th scale with the cowl open. We have a meeting coming up next thursday. If anyone has any questions I'll be more than happy to ask him. I am sorry, I know his last name but I don't know how to spell it. I believe it is Belyle. If its not, that is how you say it. Crash Just saw he also took his AH-1 in the shop diorama in 1/72. That thing is Gorgeous! Edited August 13, 2008 by CasketCarrier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Tank Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 His name is Ken. He is a member of IPMS First Coast here in Jacksonville. Really nice guy. He also built the T-28 in 1/48th scale with the cowl open. We have a meeting coming up next thursday. If anyone has any questions I'll be more than happy to ask him. I am sorry, I know his last name but I don't know how to spell it. I believe it is Belyle. If its not, that is how you say it. Crash Just saw he also took his AH-1 in the shop diorama in 1/72. That thing is Gorgeous! Yea, tell him that both displays were outstanding. I did see he was missing a Marine G from the stack, then he would have all the Marine snakes. That line dio is just plain sick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 His name is Ken.... We have a meeting coming up next thursday. Crash, I just hope he remembers you! Oh, and ask him if he'd be willing to skip attending the Nats in Columbus next year. Us up-and-comers would like a chance to win an award! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DMunne Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Crash, I just hope he remembers you!Oh, and ask him if he'd be willing to skip attending the Nats in Columbus next year. Us up-and-comers would like a chance to win an award! I am that forgettable, after all it took you almost 20years to get back in touch with me When I first saw that AH-1 diorama in 72nd scale my first two thoughts were: 1) Take up stamp collecting or 2) See if Tanya Hardings body guard was out of jail yet. Crash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 the sweetest thing i have ever see!! thats awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LemonJello Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Gorgeous snakes. How long did it take him to complete the whole line-up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow Mech Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Now that is a awesome Snake Pit!!!!! Brock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrancLEsc Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Those are really impressive models. I like his collection a lot. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 All I can say is WOW!!!One awesome collection of Cobras!!!Yes I said that Jon!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Welcome to the snake pit!!!! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) THIS IS SNAKE PIT!!!!!!!! sorry, just had too... Edited August 14, 2008 by arkhunter2002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Very nice... I dig the VX9 green Marine. It's cool seeing them all together like that... I have to say, if I had my own full size model, I'd probably go with the all sand scheme. I'd love to see the looks on people's faces while thumping up and down the freeway in that thing. Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow, that is an awesome display. I sure would love to see more photo of the super cobra. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 That is some amazing work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldHooker Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow! That is certainly a handsome den of Snakes! An awesome display that makes, and Jon; I know you're looking forward to setting yours up! (I sure am!) Take care, Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 when I saw first time those Cobras i think that i someones club GB, but that is ONE man collection!!! and looks perfect!!! and bases are excellent too!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow! That is certainly a handsome den of Snakes! An awesome display that makes, and Jon; I know you're looking forward to setting yours up! (I sure am!) Take care, Frank Frank! How've you been? Haven't seen you here or on FSM for a while now. Definitely looking forward to getting my Snakes completed. I've been focusing on several builds for an upcoming exhibit here at the museum, but I've got my XM35 AH-1G well underway. Need to finish my F-86L, F-4D and MIM-14 and then I can get back into helicopters! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I LOVE THE AH-1Z!!!!!!!!! It makes me want one in 1/72 all that much more. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the Hobbycraft 1/72 Zulu so I can fix as much as I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eri Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Was motivated by the photos i hit out and get an Academy AH-1W Super Cobra w NTS Update, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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