ScaleWorx Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, I've been working on a 1/48 UH-72 Lakota, based on the ScaleWorx 1/48 BK-117. Cheers, John Edited June 16, 2019 by ScaleWorx completed project Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huey_crew_chief Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 3:45 AM, huey_crew_chief said: Very cool! Thanks 😉 Managed to add a few more goodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Looking good John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks Tank. Got some work done, and it's starting to look like a kit now. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 That is some nice work you got done. What scheme/s are you planning for the decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Tank said: That is some nice work you got done. What scheme/s are you planning for the decals? Thanks 🙂 As for the scheme/decals, the Lakota is normally seen in these 4 schemes, and I'm playing it safe for now, and probably go with a standard drab Army scheme, as I have no idea what would be preferred? Would be great to get some feedback from the guys regarding this? Although pink is not one of my favourite colours on helicopters, I'm rather intrigued by this scheme on one that participated in fire fighting exercises in 2012. Cheers, John Edited February 7, 2019 by ScaleWorx typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 How about this EMS helo from University of Cincinnati Air Care??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I like the fluorescent pink scheme myself and no one offers that in any scale. While the flames are a nice add there are other conservative firefighter schemes. https://www.alamy.com/a-california-national-guard-uh-72-lakota-helicopter-left-prepares-to-land-near-a-uh-60-black-hawk-as-military-helicopter-managers-mhems-from-the-california-department-of-forestry-and-fire-protection-cal-fire-prepare-for-training-april-8-during-the-2017-wildland-firefighting-training-at-allen-ranch-martell-california-us-army-national-guard-photostaff-sgt-eddie-siguenza-image186125205.html https://www.verticalmag.com/features/improving-security-and-support/ I will say, having the spot light included was also be nice. Folks can also use that on the OD birds too. Simple black numbers and letters would also work for orange test side (added skid floats would be a nice touch) and camo scheme Germany birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great work as usual John!! At last a 145 in the proper scale, and looking good. I have never understood Revell's tendency to release these kits in 1/32. I would prefer a civil livery myself, like the scheme hawkwrench provided. But I guess I'd be outnumbered by the military aviation fans on ARC! Gertjan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks for the feedback gentlemen 🙂 Hawkwrench, very nice EMS scheme on that EC145. My decals are ALPS printed, and long decals tend to tear very easily. An EMS helo would also require quite a bit of equipment inside the cabin, and it also has the blister on the nose (think it's a weather radar?). Tank, I saw those other pink UH-72's, but it looks a bit like the pink was applied in a rush... I've looked at some other schemes, taking simplicity in mind, and the UK NPAS ones look quite nice, although it will require a different FLIR turret and searchlight. Would have wanted to do the French Gendarmerie, but long thin decals required... Geejeez, thanks for the compliment 🙂 It is rather strange that Revell chose 1/32 over 1/48... Same with the BK-117. Unfortunately the military stuff tends to draw the most attention. The UH-72 does at least have some colourful options. Plenty of EC145's in the civilian as well as EMS role, but will it sell? Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 hours ago, ScaleWorx said: Tank, I saw those other pink UH-72's, but it looks a bit like the pink was applied in a rush... Yes it was, fire fighting missions are not scheduled exercises. The equipment and personal are picked up as needed, the needed colors are then added to make the helos more visible in the smoke. I have seen other fluorescent colors added. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 3:30 AM, Tank said: Yes it was, fire fighting missions are not scheduled exercises. The equipment and personal are picked up as needed, the needed colors are then added to make the helos more visible in the smoke. I have seen other fluorescent colors added. Hi Tank, sorry for the late reply... That makes sense. I never posted a pic of the resin parts, so here we go. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 So nice...now if only an alouette 3 in 1/35... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 17 hours ago, Rotorman said: So nice...now if only an alouette 3 in 1/35... Thanks man, The 1/48 Alouette III was really hard to scratch build, and if I ever decide to tackle the Alouette III in a larger scale, it'll be 1/32 though 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, ScaleWorx said: Thanks man, The 1/48 Alouette III was really hard to scratch build, and if I ever decide to tackle the Alouette III in a larger scale, it'll be 1/32 though 😉 1/32 will be great. Im a patient man. ...whenever u get around to it..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleWorx Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Hi guys, So it's been two years since I finished the 1/48 Lakota's masters, but haven't seen one built. I certainly don't have time to complete models anymore. A modeler from Thailand, Supawat Putthitornworasit, finished this one recently. He added some extra scratchbuilt details and pilots, and it turned out nicely 🙂 https://imgur.com/WzlibYWhttps://imgur.co Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hueycrew Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Wow, really awesome. well done sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Wow John, Supawat did a great job with your kit, congratulations to both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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