jonbryon Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Hello, I'm starting Academy's 1/48 CH-46E today and will be using the AOA decals to model 157664 EH-03. AOA supply three great photos of this airframe, but they are a little small and only partial on the left side. I've done quite a lot of Googling, but not come up with any more images. Is anyone aware of any more photos of this airframe from the 2006 USS Bantaan deployment with HMM-264? Just looking for more references. Many thanks for your consideration Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 hours ago, jonbryon said: Hello, I'm starting Academy's 1/48 CH-46E today and will be using the AOA decals to model 157664 EH-03. AOA supply three great photos of this airframe, but they are a little small and only partial on the left side. I've done quite a lot of Googling, but not come up with any more images. Is anyone aware of any more photos of this airframe from the 2006 USS Bantaan deployment with HMM-264? Just looking for more references. Many thanks for your consideration Jon Send me an email : flyingleathernecks@att.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave Roof said: Send me an email : flyingleathernecks@att.net Much obliged - will do! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyf117 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) https://www.airfighters.com/photo/114314/L/USA-Marines/Boeing-Vertol-HH-46E-Sea-Knight-107-II/157664/ Front aircraft here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/US_Navy_061107-N-9578L-012_Marines_assigned_to_the_26th_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit_board_a_CH-46_helicopter_assigned_to_Medium_Marine_Helicopter_Squadron_Two_Six_Four_(HMM-264)_(Reinforced)_off_load_from_the_amphibious_assault_s.jpg Edited October 1, 2022 by andyf117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, andyf117 said: https://www.airfighters.com/photo/114314/L/USA-Marines/Boeing-Vertol-HH-46E-Sea-Knight-107-II/157664/ Front aircraft here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/US_Navy_061107-N-9578L-012_Marines_assigned_to_the_26th_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit_board_a_CH-46_helicopter_assigned_to_Medium_Marine_Helicopter_Squadron_Two_Six_Four_(HMM-264)_(Reinforced)_off_load_from_the_amphibious_assault_s.jpg Fantastic - thank you! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ziggyfoos Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) On 10/1/2022 at 7:03 AM, jonbryon said: I'm starting Academy's 1/48 CH-46E today and will be using the AOA decals to model 157664 EH-03. AOA supply three great photos of this airframe, but they are a little small and only partial on the left side. I've done quite a lot of Googling, but not come up with any more images. At the time, I never planned one day I'd make decals so I wasn't intentionally getting pics of all sides of all airframes and unfortunately the only pics of 03's left side I took were partial views, thankfully due to taking loads of pics in general. Here's another right side of 03 that wasn't included: Here's another one from a different day: Edited October 19, 2022 by ziggyfoos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, ziggyfoos said: At the time, I never planned one day I'd make decals so I wasn't intentionally getting pics of all sides of all airframes and unfortunately the only pics of 03's left side I took were partial views, thankfully due to taking loads of pics in general. I actually have full walk arounds of all the 46's from that Det and sent John the relevant photos for 03. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 20 hours ago, ziggyfoos said: At the time, I never planned one day I'd make decals so I wasn't intentionally getting pics of all sides of all airframes and unfortunately the only pics of 03's left side I took were partial views, thankfully due to taking loads of pics in general. Here's another right side of 03 that wasn't included: Here's another one from a different day: These images are super-helpful (in addition to the fantastic walkaround from Dave Roof) - especially as the first one gives a slightly better view of the underside. Quick question: What is the cross section of the thing circled in red? Is it circular, oval, flat or something else? Thanks for the help - much appreciated. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 52 minutes ago, jonbryon said: These images are super-helpful (in addition to the fantastic walkaround from Dave Roof) - especially as the first one gives a slightly better view of the underside. Quick question: What is the cross section of the thing circled in red? Is it circular, oval, flat or something else? Thanks for the help - much appreciated. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 45 minutes ago, Dave Roof said: The thread that just keeps giving. Thank you Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Thanks for all the help with this one. I finished mine a couple of days ago. There's lots wrong with it (especially the over-drooped blades), but I'm pretty happy overall. I'll be using the same AOA set next year on the CH-53. The AOA decals were amazing; the Academy ones sadly not... Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 That looks good! The weathering is just right. Blade drooping takes a lot of practice to get right. Overall, though, it's one to be proud of. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, jonbryon said: I'm pretty happy overall As you should be, it’s a very nice looking phrog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 8:59 AM, Loach Driver said: That looks good! The weathering is just right. Blade drooping takes a lot of practice to get right. Overall, though, it's one to be proud of. LD. On 12/11/2022 at 9:57 AM, Tank said: As you should be, it’s a very nice looking phrog. Thanks chaps 🙂 Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ziggyfoos Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'm late to your post but to echo what the others have said, that's a fantastic build and paint/weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 9 hours ago, ziggyfoos said: I'm late to your post but to echo what the others have said, that's a fantastic build and paint/weathering. Thanks. And thanks for the excellent decals - I look forward to using those for the CH-53 later this year. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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