stakor Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) Hi, I moved this into a separate topic from the discussion what is needed for the conversion of KH kits to HH-60J. I haven't seen yet anywhere build relations so appreciate tips to avoid mistakes and it may be of use to others. It seems that the best kit to convert into HH-60J/MH-60T is KH50010 HH-60H 'Rescue Hawk' and of course conversion made by Floyd plus his decals are needed. The kit contains frames from other KH H-60 kits so we have appropriate exhaust, tail and wing extension. I will use dedicated USCG cellulose paints made by Bilmodel. I want to make yellow MH-60T, I did one in 1/72 few years ago and I like it much so time to make something bigger. But I had to order new yellow as all was used to other 1/72 models. Here in 1/72 model. Big one is coming... As the interior is missing some MH-60T elements I added some stuff. I think about the basket... For the moment no major issues spotted. The flor is curved, the fuselage also doesn't look well but when I tried with the interior looks much better. Edited April 17, 2022 by stakor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) This is coming along nicely. Good job on the interior details. Here is more to think about for adding the rescue basket to the interior. https://www.flightlineengineering.com/item_35_rescue_basket_folded.html Edited April 19, 2022 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 I'd like to make a basket - I am collecting paper clips and have to look for my soldering iron... long time since I use it 😜 Slow progress with the model - I made a container located behind the pilot's seat and the first fittings for resin conversion - the wheel support element. Looks great! I also work on the fuselage - as you can see fitting of some elements is not perfect - filling the gaps with the thin CA glue did the job without need to sand delicate surfaces at the outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, stakor said: I'd like to make a basket - I am collecting paper clips and have to look for my soldering iron... long time since I use it 😜 I soldered one up when I did a scratch/conversion back in '08. It was a PITA, but doable. Here is my take on an MH-60J back then: https://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/16/t/103483.aspx Now I have the KH HH-60H, WW set, and above mentioned printed basket (which is very nice) to build the yellow MH-60T. I'll get to it soon. Edited April 24, 2022 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stakor Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Hi, slowly but I dis some progress 🙂 So yes, wasn't easy but finally I made the basket using jewellery wires. Meanwhile I started to work on the engines and transmission cover. But again... I have to wait for the non-slip surface paint but now I can close the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Looking nice. Good job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Great work, looking fantastic! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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