B2Blain Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 These pics are looking good! What's up with the Osprey in 48? Are they doing an Osprey in 1/48? That would be awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Now if only someone starts making, ground crew, soldier plus their weapons in 1:48, or perhaps some buildings. That would be awesome to go with those puppies. That is exactly why there should be more helos (including these two) in 1/35. You have all the accessories, figures, vehicles, buildings, etc. that you could want to go with them. It also makes sense to me since most helos are used by ground armies as well that they should be in the same, most popular scale as ground vehicles, 1/35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Any news about 1/48 AH-1Z? Sorry for the impatience but, nowadays, I am very excited for this one and 1/48 Su-33. I am dying to have both. Myself and some other modelers have made a list of improvements. They are being updated as we speak. Things are progressing beautifully. I'd rather wait for an accurate model than rush an inaccurate one to market. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PC12Driver Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Another plea for 1/35!!! There should be a law - all helos should be in 1/35. If they have time, THEN they can punch-out some 1/72's for the good-eyes-guys. 1/48's should be outlawed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 1/48 outlawed?? PC12 = grounded squirrel?? How many messages are in that post?? PC12: has a helicopter engine. Does it fly backward?? Probably good for hanging on the prop. 1/48 outlawed?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Another plea for 1/35!!! There should be a law - all helos should be in 1/35. If they have time, THEN they can punch-out some 1/72's for the good-eyes-guys. 1/48's should be outlawed! Are u stark raving mad? 20 1/48 scale attack helicopters fit in exactly the same shelf space as 20 1/72 attack helicopters! I'd like to see you do that with 20 1/35 attack helicopters in the same space! I'd also like to see you find 20 variations of 1/35 attack helicopters in the first place! I'm going to end up with 30 1/48 attack helicopters and could easily add another 30 if I so wanted thanks to the likes of our good friends Floyd Werner, Joseph Osborne from Fireball Models and the Two Bobs guys! Edited September 3, 2014 by Tsubame Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PC12Driver Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Thank you all for your input. I just prefer large scale! I just wish there were as many 1/35's in current production as there are 1/48's. BTW, The P&W PT6-67 DOES run backwards in a manner of speaking. The front of the engine is at the rear. It's called reverse flow. And the PT6 used for turboprops are typically their free-turbine design. There is no direct connection between the power section and the gas generator. In other words one could secure the propeller and still start the engine. It's a very expensive & exotic pinwheel! Edited September 3, 2014 by PC12Driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PC12Driver Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 1409659789[/url]' post='2643488']1/48 outlawed?? PC12 = grounded squirrel?? How many messages are in that post?? PC12: has a helicopter engine. Does it fly backward?? Probably good for hanging on the prop. 1/48 outlawed?? Yes I am grounded. Cancer will do that to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaypack44 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 This might be the first time I'm actually excited about a new helicopter kit... Normally, I've avoided "modern stuff," but I've been considering starting a modern project for awhile now... but I want it to be an aircraft I've actually seen in person. I got the chance to see a bunch of Yankees and Zulus up close last month; hopefully someone will come out with some HMLAT-303 decals, and I can start my project! Atlas Flight by Josh Kaiser, on Flickr Atlas Lineup by Josh Kaiser, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't think anyone has ever done Atlas decals in any scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I volunteer at a museum with an AH-1J. Most visitors who talk with us about it are surprised to hear that any H-1 variants are still being built. The Marines are keeping it alive and any display of the current versions would help show the flag. PC12Driver: Sorry to hear about the cancer. I sure hope you get the better of it. Actually another thought about being at the Grounded_Squirrel level (I'm still a canopy polisher) is that it threw me off for a moment trying to make the connection in the helicopter forum to the Aerospatiale Ecureuil--"squirrel" (always thought that a strange name for copter). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Postman623 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Do these birds have an ETA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Do these birds have an ETA? I don't know the exact date but I'd say late this year. I think you will all like the markings Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Postman623 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I don't know the exact date but I'd say late this year. I think you will all like the markings Floyd Thanks Brother! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Powerfully! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Looks really nice. Now you just need to scale it up to 1/35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yeah 1/35 ...NEED ONE NOW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yeah 1/35 ...NEED ONE NOW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It looks pretty good, the quality and level of detail is amazing. I agree that in 1/35 would be great, but before that, try considering making a UH-1D/H in 1/35. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luca Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 yes, it seems very good and very detailed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We've worked hard on this one to get it right. I think everyone will be happy. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Holy crap!!! What a helo getting so much details! Until today only possible with thousands of Resin and other AM stuff possible, or just even doing scratch! But soon....incredible... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wish they would forgo all the open panels. Most of the time it's tough to get them closed up without gaps. Regardless, it looks great, hope it sells well so they will consider doing other helos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Really nice! Can't wait to see the test shots of the UH-1. I too would love to see them upscaled to 1/35th scale. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wish they would forgo all the open panels. Most of the time it's tough to get them closed up without gaps. I agree. A thought for future models is to provide cut lines on the inside of the parts to make it easier for those that want to open a panel. A nice win/win for folks. The formation lights and other raised areas look very heavy, maybe a manufacturing limitation but can be fixed easily with a sanding stick I believe. Not crazy about the seem along the exhaust but again that might be a manufacturing limitation. I am not up the details of this bird but it does look impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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