twong Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) With the Italeri 1/48 HH-60H and SH-60B out for quite a while now, we need some decent USN H-60 decals. The images below are badly needed in 1/48 decal form. Olimp makes an MH-60R and MH-60S conversion set. You made some nice AH-1W decals to go along with the Olimp AH-1W turned exhaust conversion so maybe possible to do some USN H-60's. There is the Cobra Company resin set to dress up the HH-60H, SH-60B and there is also a conversion for the SH-60F. Eduard makes PE as well for both the HH-60H and SH-60B. Their MH-60K PE sets can be used to do an MH-60S. Link to a really nice MH-60S from HSC-9. You can use the Italeri 1/48 MH-60K with the Olimp conversion set to do a decent MH-60S. Academy did it in 1/35 but we really need it in 1/48. http://www.masm.fr/Navycag/hs/hsc9/13283.jpg Link to another nice MH-60S from HSC-8. http://www.masm.fr/Navycag/hs/hsc8/120908-N-HV737-059.jpg USN photo of HH-60H from HS-5 USN photo of SH-60F from HS-2. This can easily be converted from the Italeri 1/48 SH-60B. USN photo of MH-60R from HSM-70. Olimp also makes a decent MH-60R conversion resin set for the Italeri 1/48 SH-60B. Edited December 6, 2017 by twong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris D Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Almost all of the Seahawk squadrons now have a very colorful tail bird, painted by a volunteer. http://www.flygirlpainters.com/ She also has a facebook page with photos of most of her designs. I have a bunch of friends who are current Romeo pilots, and could probably track down some Sierra types as well. Some of the designs would probably be difficult to reproduce as decals since they are airbrushed on, but others would be ideal. This is one I'd be happy to help with, especially since I was seriously looking at creating decals for the HSM-35 tail bird for a project myself. It's been a long time since any decals have come out for any of the Seahawks, so this might be a good subject. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I will look into these - definitely a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris D Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Sounds good. Just send me a message if you decide to do them and need any assistance. Happy to help. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Here is some artwork I started before my computer died and lost about 99% of the files on my hard drive. It is for the HH-60H from HS-5 Nightdippers. You can see it on the forward fuselage on the photo I posted in my original post above. It goes on both sides. Unfortunately I don't have any info for the starboard side regarding names. The image was from the HS-5 site and I edited it to make my own decals but never got anywhere with it when my computer died. All the ones I posted above would be great options. I already have the Eduard PE sets, Olimp resin conversions and Cobra Company resin sets too. I just need decals and I am sure plenty of other people would love to get some decent USN H-60 decal options. Black Dog makes a beautiful full resin interior for the HH-60J which can be used in the HH-60H. I also have a few sets of these. http://www.gdkits.com/blackdog-bdoa48010-1-48-hh-60j-us-coast-guard-p-53442.html Italeri released a 1/48 HH-60J which is just a re-box of their HH-60H but they included a few extra parts that can be used on the HH-60H. They included the extended weapons pylon on the port side that they didn't include in the original HH-60H. They also included new proper front cockpit doors. http://www.model-making.eu/products/HH-60J-U.S.-COAST-GUARD.html Edited October 22, 2016 by twong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris D Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 As far as names go on Navy helos, they are extremely temporary, and usually only appear during deployments, and even then it doesn't always happen. So there would really be nothing wrong with leaving names off. For an HSL/HSM det, the two Helicopter Aircraft Commanders will typically be the ones who have their names painted on the bird during a deployment. HS squadrons deploy as a squadron, so when they 'assign helos' it is usually done in the same way as in the jet squadrons. Department heads get the primary name on one side, and the secondary name on the other side goes to other officers in order of seniority. And the plane captain might get his name on the bird, and possibly the enlisted aircrew by seniority. But again, names on Navy helos aren't that common and don't last too long. Some of the tail birds have been putting the CO and XO's names on the doors, but usually there are no names on them when they are shore side. Worth mentioning, helicopters are reversed from fixed wing, so the senior officer's name would usually be on the starboard side instead of port. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, KursadA said: I will look into these - definitely a good idea. Thanks KursadA for looking into them. Thanks Chris for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Hi KursadA, Have you looked any further into the USN H-60's? We really need some decent decals for the HH-60H, SH-60F, MH-60R and MH-60S. They kits can all be made from the already available Italeri/Skunkmodels 1/48 H-60's with Cobra Company resin, Olimp resin and Eduard PE sets. Olimp has an MH-60R and MH-60S conversion set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 This is still on the to-do list, although it is not a priority right now and will probably not appear before the second half of this year. I am working on good base drawings of the H-60 series and it is taking a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Once you're done with USN ones... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Great! The ones in my original post would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Here is an MH-60R from HSM-73 in lo-vis tiger camo for consideration. Tail art is pretty cool! Link to the USN page. This is the only photo I have found so far. Still looking for more. http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=231204 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hope you are considering these USN H-60's. Here are a few more images of the tiger striped HSM-73 MH-60R. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I like that... I like that alot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 11 hours ago, AnthonyWan said: I like that... I like that alot... You and me both!!!! Especially the tiger face on top of the horizontal stabs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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