Intruder_bass Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Hi everybody! Maybe for some of you these pics wont be new as I started this build about 8 months ago from now and was posting the pics on some known helo forums... I decided to start a thread here on ARC in hope to get some opinions/suggestions from expirienced aircraft modellers here. The subject is Special Operations MH-47E used by 160th SOAR "Nightstalkers" in 1/35 scale. It is a deep conversion of Trumpeter D version kit. New nose, new cockpit, Radar pod, new front pylon, new enlarged fuel tanks, refuiling probe etc.... all the good stuff you can see on Spec Ops Hooks! here we go: New nose cone and new cockpit new fron pylon: modifying ramp area: Who knows maybe Trumpeter will release MH-47 some day...but I just could not wait! I want that thing on my shelf now! To put it right next to my other Nightstalkers birds - MH-60L "Thunderstruck" and AH-6j Little Bird Any comments and critiques welcome! Andy Edited October 1, 2007 by Intruder_bass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 :wacko: :wacko: Holy crap Andy you are sick Erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I've said it before, and I'll say it again Andy, you ROCK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) I've said it before, and I'll say it again Andy, you ROCK! Not really LOL :D My Huey "Mustang 6" did nothing on CAPCON two weeks ago))))))) So I am back at my schooldesk/workbench for more practice Andy Edited October 1, 2007 by Intruder_bass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Work faster Andy! As always when you finish this beautiful model, Trump will release a MH-47. Never fails. Excellent work!! Trump's will never look like yours. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's about time you posted this project! Looks even more impressive in person than in the pics. My Huey "Mustang 6" did nothing on CAPCON two weeks ago))))))) You mean this mediocre model........ Yeah, I guess it as was OK. :wacko: The Helo category was a tough one to judge, as there were lots of great entries, one of them yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Andy, you are a mad man! That looks incredible! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow, that looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henk Koppelaar Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Andyman Handyman Simply stunning. I'm amazed. I really like all the stratchbuilding. I'm your fan. It looks you've learned a lot of the mast Rodney Williams Regards Henk Edited October 1, 2007 by Henk Koppelaar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks for comments guys! You mean this mediocre model........Yeah, I guess it as was OK. :blink: The Helo category was a tough one to judge, as there were lots of great entries, one of them yours. :D :D :D Thanks Kevin! Damn! I should have entered it in junior category, maybe it would take at least third place after your Viper and Spitfire! :D Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That sure is nice work (for something that doesn't have wings.......) Very nice scratch details Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Interesting in seeing more of this special op Chinook. That Huey looks good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Some progress pics Detailing the nose Starting on the enlarged fuel tanks More next week Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Good to see you're back at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Great detailing of the nose, especialy the rivets, they seem very accurate. Did you made them one by one ? Regev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Andy, it's a pleasure to see your updates I like your work :) Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Man, that is some outstanding work so far Andy!!!! I'll be watching this one unfold for sure, keep up the superb work. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Great detailing of the nose, especialy the rivets, they seem very accurate.Did you made them one by one ? Regev Thanks! Rivets are...... DECALS!!!! Yes! Water Slide Decals! From Archer Transfers. They actually are 3D shaped. And they work awesome! I was trying to find a way to imitate raised rivets for many years now - I used all existing methods including streached sprue inserted in drilled out holes, beading tool method, foil method, CA glue dots method etc. Archer decal method is the best of all! Not cheap though! But worth it! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Rivets are...... DECALS!!!! They seem very realistic and worth their price. Regev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Wow, Andy this is crazy. I'm not a super builder like you but I was thinking about same thing out of my Chinnok as well. So, pen and pad ready and taking notes....... :wacko: Btw, the front nose and cockpit looking awesome!! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 (edited) Andy, Holy cow! :) :) The work on the canopy framing and nose is just fan-freaking-tastic! Dude, this is going to kick some serious rear when you're done with it. Great work so far, I can't wait to see more! Cheers, Alby Edited November 27, 2007 by Alby Moore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Looks great Andy! Those Archer rivets really set it apart. Soooo, you should have this one wrapped up in the next few weeks then? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 LOL! Mission Impossible ))))) I just hope it wont take another year to finish. And I am still waiting for vacumform canopy... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Holy crap Andy! This thing is shaping up really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Mission Impossible ))))) Should you choose to accept it........ Are we talking the real Steven Hill/Peter Graves Mission Impossible or "Face-boy-who-fancied-himself-a-Tomcat-pilot" era Mission Impossible? There is a difference you know....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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