Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi there, After a several months of research, talking with members by email and waiting for stuff to arrive I am ready to start my WIP, even though I haven't got all my after market items or a very important research book I'm waiting for. I will apologize as it's another MH-60G. It will eventually be part of a diorama inspired by the National Geographic Channel's mini-series "Inside Combat Rescue". (I know, insert groan here. :rolleyes:/>/> ) I haven't decided which bird I'm going to do yet. It will be either of these here: or I like the moustache on the Pedro Choppers. ^_^/>/> The diorama will be based on this scene: I will be using a MaxxPro instead of the MRAP in the shot. Time for the obligatory pictures of the models I will be using. Of course the Academy Pave Hawk Some Eduard goodies Werner Wings Stencils Werner Wings Medivac Interior Live Resin's Miniguns I am still waiting for the Cobra Company's MH/HH-60G Update and detail set Unfortunately after I ordered the Live Resin Miniguns Gino pointed out that the Pave Hawks from the timeframe I plan on modeling use the exterior mounted guns. I have heard Live Resin is working on a release of these as well as a door gunner to go with it. The other alternatives is scratch building the system or Cobra Company has an external mount. There have been many in box reviews and WIPs showing the contents of the Academy MH-60G so I will not repeat them here. I will post pictures of the MaxxPro and figures I will be using in the next post. I will warn you in advance I am a bit of a workaholic so I am not going to be a speed demon on this build. I will be happy if I can get this done by the end of the year. I tend to be a bit ADHD in my building as well. I work on something for a while until I run into a snag and I sit it aside to mull over a solution. While I'm doing that I will work on a different project (or in this case part of this larger project.) It begins: No going back. I removed the doors, cut the holes for under the pilot and co-pilot seats and have started the ceiling structure. Comments and criticism or better yet suggestions and advice are always welcome. I hope to produce something even remotely close to the quality of some of the great builds I have seen here If I can I will be a very happy camper. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 As mentioned above the MRAP I will be building. The MaxxPro I will be using will be one of the following two kits. It will come down to which one I can make look the best not on if one kit is better than the other. I have never built a resin kit so I am looking forward to trying the Legend Productions MaxxPro. The other kit is Kinetic's I am waiting for the Voyager Model detail set which will hopefully show up any day. Next Posting will be the figures. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 To go with this I have several sets of figures The last two sets of figures above are CMK figures as shown here on the MRAP box I will also be breaking in a new toy I just got over Christmas: It should go nicely with my older Aztec. This is the first time I have ever done a WIP so please let me know if I get carried away or if I missed something you want to see. Happy New Year! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 This oughta be nice. Good luck and good modeling. Always nice to have another 1/35 scale Hawk.😁 Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Look at all the goodies. One more hawk in the making....so how many is that on this site,4 ? will be watching your build. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yeap, 1-mine 2-your's 3-newf's 4-dadeo's Talk about a Hawk's nest!!! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Looks like its gonna be a big one, you have spent some good old green with all that stuff. Cant wait to see how it builds up... Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yeap, 1-mine 2-your's 3-newf's 4-dadeo's Talk about a Hawk's nest!!! Tim Tim, how about Infrogrog, so its 5 then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Looks like its gonna be a big one, you have spent some good old green with all that stuff. Cant wait to see how it builds up... Rod. Yup I have been saving my allowance for several months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newf36 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Chris: Don't remember reading anything about a limit on the number of Hawks being built at the same time. Welcome to the party. I like the artwork on the nose of the "Pedro" birds as well. Have fun and post pics as you go. The guys who haunt this site have a boatload of useful knowledge and are great about sharing it with those of us who are looking to get smarter about Blackhawks. Looking forward to seeing you glue that collection of bits you've gathered-go big or go home! Marc-AKA "Newf36" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 One of the worst cases of AMS I've seen in years! Seriously though, great to have another build going. Best of luck! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Chris: Don't remember reading anything about a limit on the number of Hawks being built at the same time. Welcome to the party. I like the artwork on the nose of the "Pedro" birds as well. Have fun and post pics as you go. The guys who haunt this site have a boatload of useful knowledge and are great about sharing it with those of us who are looking to get smarter about Blackhawks. Looking forward to seeing you glue that collection of bits you've gathered-go big or go home! Marc-AKA "Newf36" Hi Marc, I figured may as well go big for my first WIP. Chris Edited January 3, 2015 by Dadeo911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 One of the worst cases of AMS I've seen in years! Seriously though, great to have another build going. Best of luck! Ray Hi Ray, I get to show my total Noob status right off. What is AMS? Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Chris, I'd be interested in your opinion of that new Paasche airbrush you got there. I've been using their H series for a whole lot of years and am looking for something for smaller details, weathering etc. on 1/48 aircraft. Good luck with the build, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Tim, how about Infrogrog, so its 5 then. Oops, sorry infro, forgot about your coastie hawk. Yep, that's 5! Time for you Huey guys to catch up! Tim Edited January 3, 2015 by hawkwrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Postman623 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Tim, how about Infrogrog, so its 5 then. 7. I have been slowly tinkering on an MH-60S and an MH-60R... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 7. I have been slowly tinkering on an MH-60S and an MH-60R... Cool. post photos. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Looks like you are off to a good start. From the list of AM items, it looks like it will be well detailed. One of them you don't need though. The Werner's Wings MedEvac interior set is not needed, at least not the litter stacker parts. The USAF doesn't use the litter stacker as the HH-60G is not an Air Ambulance, but used for CSAR (Combat Search And Rescue). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Yeap, 1-mine 2-your's 3-newf's 4-dadeo's Talk about a Hawk's nest!!! Tim I am working on 2, both 48th. An UH-60L and a MH-60L DAP. I just haven't bothered to take pics, yet. We need to start an informal GB! mason Edited January 4, 2015 by doupnik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi Ray, I get to show my total Noob status right off. What is AMS? Chris Chris, After Market Syndrome. Trust me, most of us have a bad case of it! Good luck! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Looks like it's gonna be a great build to follow too! Looking forward to see those live resin figures I've been seeing unpainted! Good luck and will be following from my silent corner! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I am working on 2, both 48th. An UH-60L and a MH-60L DAP. I just haven't bothered to take pics, yet. We need to start an informal GB! mason Mason. U gotta show your stuff bro..u build great hawks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newf36 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Mason. U gotta show your stuff bro..u build great hawks. +1 what Oliver said. Would LOVE to see some pics of what you are doing-you got mad skills, bro! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hmmm here I anticipate a great big dio, will be very nice Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadeo911 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Looks like it's gonna be a great build to follow too! Looking forward to see those live resin figures I've been seeing unpainted! Good luck and will be following from my silent corner! ;)/> I have found several great examples of the Live Resin figures painted. This is one of the better ones I have found: http://www.probuiltmodel.com/figures/574-live-resin-us-army-modern-soldier-digital-camouflage-1-35-pro-built-model-set-2.html (These guys have lots of great painted figures to try to emulate.) Another here: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=214555&page=1 Hmmm here I anticipate a great big dio, will be very nice Norbert I think it will be fairly large. I will be taking some 'artistic license' with how close the Maxx Pro is to the Pave Hawk because I don't want the diorama to be 5 feet across. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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