Dutch Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 8 hours ago, KursadA said: Too bad the it definitely did not look like that when it was actually in service, though 🙂 I will definitely do the So. Weymouth one (is there a photo?), as well as others from other NAS, USS Shangri-La, Saratoga, Roosevelt and USS Little Rock - looks like these served everywhere, with some interesting variety in markings. If you are building one, just don't use the kit decals yet. Yes, the "WILLOW GROVE" lettering is non-standard and probably inaccurate. This is a "restored" aircraft on display and the local volunteers who did the work may not have had access to the correct US Navy stencil cutting machine after the military base had closed. Take it with a grain of salt. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Changed the title to CD48207, which will be a 1/48 sheet for the HUP Retriever in US and Royal Canadian Navy service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) On 3/8/2021 at 9:49 PM, KursadA said: Too bad the it definitely did not look like that when it was actually in service, though 🙂 I will definitely do the So. Weymouth one (is there a photo?), as well as others from other NAS, USS Shangri-La, Saratoga, Roosevelt and USS Little Rock - looks like these served everywhere, with some interesting variety in markings. If you are building one, just don't use the kit decals yet. Only photo I have is out of the book "NAS South Weymouth: The Defender of Freedom" by Mark Fratassio. The same photo was featured in the "Aircraft in Profile Vol 2" issue from Scale Aircraft Modeling, the same I pulled the color profile from. There is also a photo of one in the Gloss Sea Blue scheme in the Fratassio book. you can see it has the orange "Reserve" stripe on the aft fuselage, bordering the "NAVY" and "SO. WEYMOUTH": Edited March 10, 2021 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 These are great - thanks! My kit will arrive today and I will start designing the sheet this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Nice! Another must have! A quick google image search revealed dozens of examples, including my favority, a photo by Bill Larkins of a HUP with "MOFFETT FIELD" across the tail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 7:34 PM, 82Whitey51 said: I suppose I'd be remiss if I didn't toss in my bid for a SO. WEYMOUTH NAS helo 🤷♂️: I agree! My dad was stationed at So Wey in the 50's and early 60's before being transferred to NAS Olathe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimosthenis Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Any chance for 147622 to be included in the sheet? Lovely shots of it can be seen on this video: Thanks!! Edited May 20, 2021 by Dimosthenis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I'm good with that. Love that color scheme on about any rotary wing. And the video was really great! Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) I believe we discussed that video some time ago - it will be one of the options on the sheet. Edited May 21, 2021 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimosthenis Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 6 hours ago, KursadA said: I believe we discussed that video some time ago - it will be one of the options on the sheet. Thank you, and my apologies, didn't spot it earlier so thought I'd share it, looking forward to the sheet then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Dimosthenis said: Thank you, and my apologies, didn't spot it earlier so thought I'd share it, looking forward to the sheet then! No worries, it’s a great video and thanks for bringing it to the forefront again!! I will try to include helicopters bearing the names of USS Shangri-La, Roosevelt and Saratoga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimosthenis Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, KursadA said: No worries, it’s a great video and thanks for bringing it to the forefront again!! I will try to include helicopters bearing the names of USS Shangri-La, Roosevelt and Saratoga. You're very welcome and yes, it is rarely wonderful material. On a sidenote (though not trying to hijack this topic), the RF-8As and Marine F8U-1s featured in the video would be great schemes for the upcoming RF-8 set and (possibly) a future Crusader sheet too! 🙂 Take care! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Lots of cool details in that video. Amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Just barely visible in that great film is the sight of the leading-edge slats on the A-4 snapping shut on the stroke of the catapult. It's not the air/wind that is doing that, just the acceleration of the jet on the launch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tailspin Turtle Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Paul Boyer said: Just barely visible in that great film is the sight of the leading-edge slats on the A-4 snapping shut on the stroke of the catapult. It's not the air/wind that is doing that, just the acceleration of the jet on the launch! One of the A4D/A-4 preflight items was to check that the slats easily moved from open to closed and back. As Paul noted, they would jam shut at the start of the catapult stroke and if only one opened at the end of it, the Skyhawk would roll upside down—since at end speed there was insufficient roll control power to counter the difference in lift—and crash into the sea. This happened twice in a few days early on, both fatal accidents. hence the care taken to rig them and the attention paid to them before launch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) There will be 8 USN and one RCN options on this sheet coming in Sept/Oct. Edited August 13, 2021 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Wow! That looks awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) Woohoo! Beauty, eh! 1/72 please! I have a kit waiting and may have to get another. Edited August 13, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) Andy, What is the date for your first photo of HUP-2 130062 at South Weymouth? According to Forgotten Rotors website, it was soc in May of '64. HUP-2 (UH-25B) b/n 130062 *5/29/1964: Struck off charge at NAS Norfolk, VA. Edited August 13, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Dutch said: Andy, What is the date for your first photo of HUP-2 130062 at South Weymouth? According to Forgotten Rotors website, it was soc in May of '64. HUP-2 (UH-25B) b/n 130062 *5/29/1964: Struck off charge at NAS Norfolk, VA. Not exactly sure of the date on the photo but in the text of "NAS South Weymouth, The Defender of Freedom" by Marc J. Frattasio, it states that all HUP-2 Retrievers were replaced by HSS-1s (H-34s) by the end of 1958. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Now available for preorder: CD48207 - 1/48 HUP Retriever Edited November 1, 2021 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Definitely will get these. Are these all without the tail fins? I've got the "HUP-1/HUP-2" boxing without fins... Cheers, J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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