Jabba29 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I am embarking on making a UH-60 Blackhawk from the Desert Shield/Storm period in 1/72nd scale, hopefully one of the sand coloured ones by using the Hasegawa kit. I have noticed from photos from the time period that some of the Blackhawks had the IR exhausts and some did not. Was this the case or did all have them fitted with them being removed when not reqired? I know that the Hasegawa kit that I am using does not have them included in the kit, and I cannot find a picture of the Blackhawk that I decals for so I cannot confirm either way as to whether it had them fitted or not. Any help will be grateful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I am embarking on making a UH-60 Blackhawk from the Desert Shield/Storm period in 1/72nd scale, hopefully one of the sand coloured ones by using the Hasegawa kit. I have noticed from photos from the time period that some of the Blackhawks had the IR exhausts and some did not. Was this the case or did all have them fitted with them being removed when not reqired? I know that the Hasegawa kit that I am using does not have them included in the kit, and I cannot find a picture of the Blackhawk that I decals for so I cannot confirm either way as to whether it had them fitted or not. Any help will be grateful. I believe it depends on the model. All UH-60L's had the IR shields installed as standard equipment (and these were permanent, they were not removable). Pretty sure late model A's also had this, while early A's had the unshielded exhaust. Hope this helps a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have the old Hasegawa kit in 1/72 scale. Who makes aftermarket decals for these. It sounds like a good side project. I would also be interested in a standard colored medivac, have seen pictures of them in Desert Storm.---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have the old Hasegawa kit in 1/72 scale. Who makes aftermarket decals for these. It sounds like a good side project. I would also be interested in a standard colored medivac, have seen pictures of them in Desert Storm.---John Well I just happen to make the decals for these. Check out www.wernerswings.com and look at the decals UH-60 Workhorse of the Army decals are available and includes a couple of Desert Storm aircraft. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks! Right place at the right time for once!---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dæn Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hee! You can find an upgradeset from Armycast here Hope that helps! Take care, Daan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Jabba, Here are some random Uh-60 pics from the US Army Aviation Museum archives of Dersert Shield/Desert Storm 60s. Hope these are helpful. Check the file names for unit info if I had it. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A few more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I am embarking on making a UH-60 Blackhawk from the Desert Shield/Storm period in 1/72nd scale, hopefully one of the sand coloured ones by using the Hasegawa kit. I have noticed from photos from the time period that some of the Blackhawks had the IR exhausts and some did not. Was this the case or did all have them fitted with them being removed when not reqired? I know that the Hasegawa kit that I am using does not have them included in the kit, and I cannot find a picture of the Blackhawk that I decals for so I cannot confirm either way as to whether it had them fitted or not. Any help will be grateful. Hi Jabba! the straight pipes were the original from design from sikorsky starting with Alpha models. Limas came with the HIRSS exhaust from the factory, while Alphas were refitted. during desert storm, there were more alphas than Limas in service since Limas only started being produced in 1988(+/- a year or so). once an Alpha bird got the HIRSS exhaust, they didnt go back to straight pipes. it was a permanent modification. this doesn't necessarily help with your particular choice airframe, but maybe the info will help you out in general. by the way, i noticed gratuitous use of the letter "u", as my wife still has a habit of doing. are you from the UK? good luck dude! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Jabba! the straight pipes were the original from design from sikorsky starting with Alpha models. Limas came with the HIRSS exhaust from the factory, while Alphas were refitted. during desert storm, there were more alphas than Limas in service since Limas only started being produced in 1988(+/- a year or so). once an Alpha bird got the HIRSS exhaust, they didnt go back to straight pipes. it was a permanent modification. this doesn't necessarily help with your particular choice airframe, but maybe the info will help you out in general. by the way, i noticed gratuitous use of the letter "u", as my wife still has a habit of doing. are you from the UK? good luck dude! -Ramon Thanks for that, as being an aircraft engineer for the past 30 odd years I dod know that some mods can be fitted only for them to be removed when they are not required. So it did clear up something. Yes you are correct in your guess that I am from the UK and do try to use the Queens English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have the old Hasegawa kit in 1/72 scale. Who makes aftermarket decals for these. It sounds like a good side project. I would also be interested in a standard colored medivac, have seen pictures of them in Desert Storm.---John The markings I have got are from Hawkeye Models Australia, that I got through the Aviation Wrokshop many years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well I just happen to make the decals for these. Check out www.wernerswings.com and look at the decals UH-60 Workhorse of the Army decals are available and includes a couple of Desert Storm aircraft. Floyd I would have got this sheet if I did not have the one that I have already got. Looking forward to the Desert Storm special Ops sheet though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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