Hajo L. Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hi fellow rotorheads! I'm planning my next project, which will be a HH-3A, the CSAR-variant of the Seaking, using the Fujimi SH-3H-kit in 1/72. Any intel, pictures and so on is very welcome! I already do have a fair share of pictures, and decided to do the "Mother" in a three-tone camo: (I do have the same picture in colored version somewhere). HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 No ideas? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Years ago Cobrahistorian did a build that might have some help. IIRC he mentioned a museum that had one. I think Wolfpak Decal had one scheme. In the instructions Mark usually puts build notes. The search function should get you some threads for HH-3A to help narrow the info down. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for the hints! I already located the old thread of Cobrahistorian, but he focussed on the Jolly Green Giant (or I got the wrong thread) and not so much on the HH-3A. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 16 hours ago, Hajo L. said: Thanks for the hints! I already located the old thread of Cobrahistorian, but he focussed on the Jolly Green Giant (or I got the wrong thread) and not so much on the HH-3A. HAJO That was my bad. He talked about the 3A but the build was all 3E. Since the sheet is OOP maybe an email to Mark at Wolfpak for just the instructions might work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Yep, already sent him a PM. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ice225 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 This is the only picture I know of that camouflaged bird and I would say the colours look like SEA-scheme to me. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/H-3_Sea_King#/media/File:SH-3A_HS-2_USS_Mahan_1967.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I´m currently in the progress of painting my helo. I do have to say that I´m pretty short of just doing a "two-tone-camo", since I can´t really make out any contrast in the green parts of the camo that would justify a second (and different) tone of green. Any thoughts? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Pictures say more than a thousand words...: I have the impression that the green I used has a subtle effect of changing its colour depending on the pojnt of view. Love it... HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 HAJO, Your work is always impressive. It seems this time you have chosen a subject with few reference pics! I looked at the picture you linked, and when I zoom in I think I see two colors of green. What do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Sorry for the small picture. Look for the red line running from above the engine intakes to the lower edge, forward of the tan. Also look at the lower part of the sliding door. C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steven H. McLain Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 This H-3A Sea King was finished in USAF Standard SEA colors. Tan, two greens and light gray bottom. I don't have the FS numbers right handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Good find and markation, Cubs2Jets! I will try to look harder at my references... In the end you are right, few references - but that leaves room for creativity! 😉 HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks, Steven! I have also pictures of "74", which has a camoflaged bottom, while "70" has the light grey bottom. I will go towards "74". HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Steven H. McLain said: This H-3A Sea King was finished in USAF Standard SEA colors. Tan, two greens and light gray bottom. I don't have the FS numbers right handy. 30219,34102,34079,36622 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks for the color codes! On most occasions I simply mix them myself, using pictures and good judgement to get something I like. I added some darker green spots, but most of them are based on "creative painting", with only the spots highlighted by Cubs2Jets having a "real" reference. The colors I used so far were Revell Afrikabraun 17 for the tan, and two differently mixed Bronzegrün 65 (both having a lightened base with yellow) for the greens. I love the very subtle and minor contrast, which is unfortunately hard to be seen since I painted some parts with clear gloss to prepare the helo for decals. This afternoon I´ll search my stash for decals and then start applying them. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 HAJO, I think that looks really good! Even the "real" big Mother wasn't painted to specifications. I think you have captured the flavor of the subject. Can't wait to see her finished. C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 It´s finished! The good thing about this bird is that - as pointed out - there aren´t much references, leaving room for own creativity. And that the markings are very sparse on this one. As you can see, the "74" is a bit small, but I wasn´t able to find something bigger in my decal-box. But it looks good in ym eyes, anyway. I will take a couple of pictures outside in a more "natural" environment as soon as weather permits. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Done! I hope you like it. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HCS-5 AO1 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 At the risk of stuffing my foot in my mouth, again, I'd like to toss this out there for anyone that would like to build an HH-3A from HC-9 the successor to HC-7 of Vietnam fame. The paint job during the late 1980s was very simple with an overall paint job of Marine Green 34952 with flat black markings with black subdued star and bar. There are pics on the HC-9 website of several aircraft but be warned, what looks like a multi-toned green camo paint job, especially mid fuselage under the engines, is actually leaking engine oil. The things leaked like sieves and according to my friend Frank that was assigned to the unit, they didn't start worrying until the leaks dried up. Anyway, website pics will show the patterns created by the rotor wash as well as the heavy exhaust staining. The tail code was "NW" and instead of the name of a ship or station on the fuselage the helos of HAL-4, HAL-5 and HC-9 bore the legend 'HELWINGRES' as they were Naval Air Reserve assets assigned to C/SAR and Seal Team Support. As I said, I'm tossing this info out there should someone like to do the same thing, only different. HC-9's website is here.... http://core-web-1.ucsd.edu/hc-9/index.html As an aside and historical note, the last dedicated Navy C/SAR squadrons, HSC-84 (RIP) and HSC-85 can trace their lineage directly back to HC-7 and HA(L)-3 of Vietnam fame through their Veteran officers and enlisted men and the lessons learned during that timeframe are still taught today as far as I've been told by Shipmates still serving in that unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 No foot in mouth received! 😉 Great link, I love the Aggressor Sea King in one of the pictures! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hey all, Sorry I’m late to the game here! Hajo, I did get your PM, but work has kept me extremely busy as of late. I do have pics of the HH-3A at the National Helicopter Museum and will post some when I can get on my computer. As for my HH-3C, I’ve still got it. Just haven’t done much on it for a while. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Great, your pictures will be much appreciated, even though my "Mutha" is already finished. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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