hooknladderno1 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi Guys, As I am wrapping up my first rotorcraft project, I am thinking about making a simple display base for it. My only familiarity of the subject is civilian, hospital based helipads. As my USCG Jetranger would most likely be "based" at a Coast Guard facility, I am looking for ideas of what the ground markings would look like? I have already purchased a simple basswood plaque, wood stain, clear varnish etc. I plan to spray some 150 grit sandpaper as the asphalt "tarmac" This will be weathered with some washes/airbrushing, and the appropriate markings masked and painted(white/yellow lines, "H", etc.). Any ideas or photos would be appreciated. Thanks. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=184516 Some ideas there, there are some other similar threads in the diorama section too... HTH, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 something like this perhaps? Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 something like this perhaps? Semper Fi Dan Yes Dan, Exactly! Nicely done. Any tips? Thanks. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mizar Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 There is a free open helipad 2kms away from where I live,I cannot go to take some pictures in these days cause I got a flu,it comes with some italian warnings placed there and there,some lights around the perimeter a big white circle and H and some yellow paintings around,is very big a Chinook just landed there some during this summer.Well if you are not in a rush I can go there and take some pictures. It's close to the beach next to a parking lot,surrounded by woods,there is a "pronto intervento" or whatever is clinic 500 meters from it. Luigi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 There is a free open helipad 2kms away from where I live,I cannot go to take some pictures in these days cause I got a flu,it comes with some italian warnings placed there and there,some lights around the perimeter a big white circle and H and some yellow paintings around,is very big a Chinook just landed there some during this summer.Well if you are not in a rush I can go there and take some pictures.It's close to the beach next to a parking lot,surrounded by woods,there is a "pronto intervento" or whatever is clinic 500 meters from it. Luigi Luigi, Thanks for your offer, but you needn't trouble yourself. Your description is great! I have gotten some good ideas on how to proceed. Now, I just have to find the time... I hope you're feeling better. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just a quick bit of advice to be careful using sandpaper for the tarmac. I tried that years ago (with a 1/32 scale model at that!) and found the final results looked unrealistic and toylike. Since then I've simply airbrushed various shades of black and gray onto sheet plastic with much better results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 David Here's what I did for my SH-60 helipad. I used 320 grit wet/dry sand paper(the black stuff not the wood stuff) and did several shades of gray and grimy black. Some paint laid down, and future. Now it's time to dirty the deck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Schwarze 1 - The Vulture Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 hey, I might be using the same idea for that on my upcoming Academy MH-53E Sea Dragon. Just wondering, I can see that the catapult rails were scratchbuilt, but where do you get the PE tie down points? Would these be available for 1/48? Cheers, Dom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) hey, I might be using the same idea for that on my upcoming Academy MH-53E Sea Dragon. Just wondering, I can see that the catapult rails were scratchbuilt, but where do you get the PE tie down points?Would these be available for 1/48? Cheers, Dom they're RAST rails but yes they are scratch built. the Tie downs I got from an EBAY site out of ShangHai. I think I paid 19.00 free shipping for enough tie downs for three or four dio's. Just type Tie downs. here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/1-48-U-S-NAVY-MODERN-C...=item53dd98a4e6 S/F Dan Edited December 16, 2009 by marine4 ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom-navy-cat Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 flightpath makes Tei-downs in 1/48 www.flightpath.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Guys,As I am wrapping up my first rotorcraft project, I am thinking about making a simple display base for it. My only familiarity of the subject is civilian, hospital based helipads. As my USCG Jetranger would most likely be "based" at a Coast Guard facility, I am looking for ideas of what the ground markings would look like? I have already purchased a simple basswood plaque, wood stain, clear varnish etc. I plan to spray some 150 grit sandpaper as the asphalt "tarmac" This will be weathered with some washes/airbrushing, and the appropriate markings masked and painted(white/yellow lines, "H", etc.). Any ideas or photos would be appreciated. Thanks. David David, This may be far more information than you are looking for, but here's a link to the FAA Advisory Circular for heliport design, which includes diagrams for markings: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/planning/aeronaut/documents/5390-2b.pdf And the US Army standard: www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_260_05a.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZOOMER Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hey guys, I do this for a living so if anybody needs Canadian data, just let me know. Cheers Zoomer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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