 Fireball Modelworks AH-1S (Mod) Conversion Set, You want awesome, this is awesome |
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 Apr 1 2009, 06:20 PM
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Full Blown Model Geek  Group: Manufacturers Posts: 1087 Joined: 4-October 05 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 5743  |
Hey everyone,
I have the beginnings of Fireball Modelworks 1/32nd scale AH-1S (Mod) Conversion Set. So far I have the cockpit and it is impressive to say the least. I absolutely love the level of detail that Joseph has been able to capture here. What is really impressive is the small number of parts from the original kit that is used. Of the original kit you have to use 15 pieces. Yes 15 pieces. Here is the photo. Sorry I've already started cutting the exhaust area and you can see what needs to be removed from the hatched pattern.  So what do you get with the set? A whole new cockpit that is specific to the Mod-S, new landing gear (complete with skid pads under the tubes), new wings, new tail rotor (previously released), new exhaust system (previously released), new TOW racks complete with missiles or not your choice. What about rocket pods? This is Joseph we are talking about. Are you sitting down? New XM-158 pods, yes he has figured out how to cast them, new M-200 19 shot pods, new M-260 seven shot pods, and new M-261 19 shot pods. New anti-collision light and vent for the doghouse. A new M-28 turret that has to be seen to be believed. Can't have the new turret without the lower portion of the ammo bay being fixed. Of course you will need a new nose for the TSU. You will get a Werner's Wings canopy, I think available from Joseph as a one stop shop. There are decals for the instrument panels and of course the whole aircraft. Granted they are not that colorful, but what about a US Army aircraft and an Israeli one? Guess you'll need two. How much does it cost? He doesn't know yet but you are getting almost a brand new helicopter in 1/32nd scale. On to the pictures. Now for the absolute gorgeous cockpit. Some of the things are just pinned in place and others fit so well that they are just sitting on the cockpit tub. Here is the entire cockpit area.  Now some close ups of the front and rear cockpit and just some overall shots. Note not all the parts are put on yet.  Rear cockpit    Just look at the detail on these side panels  Front Cockpit   This set is almost completely done. What can be next? An AH-1J is in the works. I'm trying to convince him to do an AH-1P and if you've done the canopy already why not an AH-1E. From there you might be able to get to an AH-1F, but I'd wait for mine. LOL Great job Joseph. Excellent work and I can't wait to see the rest of the parts. Look forward at this thread for updates as construction goes along. Floyd |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:23 PM
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 The Obsidian Conspiracy has risen.... Group: Super Mods Posts: 6527 Joined: 24-June 03 From: Northern Lower Michigan Member No.: 282 |
Ooooh, look at those castings! Joseph is quite the artisan. I've said it before but it is worth mentioning again; it is a great time to be a helicopter modeler!
Cheers, Alby |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:26 PM
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Semper Fi, not just a saying Group: Members Posts: 1862 Joined: 2-July 03 From: NC, USA Member No.: 587 |
I know its coming but why post today, of all frinking days.
Joseph, put me done for one J. |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:27 PM
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 Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1905 Joined: 9-April 07 Member No.: 9552 |
Holy Cow! I had a peek at the progress on this one, but man, that is just gorgeous. Joseph has outdone himself this time!
Ray |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:37 PM
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 Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1203 Joined: 11-September 06 From: Dothan, AL Member No.: 7777 |
The money in my pocket is already starting to heat up in my pocket.
 Just so I understand....is this a whole 1/32 kit or is it an upgrade set to the 1/32 Monogram "G" model? You might have said before, but I don't think I caught it. JED |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:51 PM
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Semper Fi, not just a saying Group: Members Posts: 1862 Joined: 2-July 03 From: NC, USA Member No.: 587 |
QUOTE (B-1 Nut @ Apr 1 2009, 01:37 PM)  Just so I understand....is this a whole 1/32 kit or is it an upgrade set to the 1/32 Monogram "G" model? You might have said before, but I don't think I caught it. It's an upgrade.....the first pic shows the only kit pieces used. |
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Apr 1 2009, 06:55 PM
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Rivet Counter Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 30-January 09 From: some random level of Hell called Ft. Leonord Wood Member No.: 14702 |
Oh my god !
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Apr 1 2009, 07:03 PM
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 "She just called me a sling load!" Group: Members Posts: 5672 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Hovering along in a dust cloud! Member No.: 6348 |
MOTHER!@$&*%!!!!!!!
Hate you guys.... makin me go back to 32nd.... Time to break out the razor saw.... In all seriousness, Joseph, it is GORGEOUS! J |
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Apr 1 2009, 07:15 PM
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 I love the smell of Tenax in the morning! Group: Members Posts: 2742 Joined: 16-June 07 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 10195 |
QUOTE (Tank @ Apr 1 2009, 01:26 PM) I know its coming but why post today, of all frinking days. Joseph, put me done for one J. Ryans been bitten by the Davenport bug!!!! Floyd that's just beautiful work! Too bad it's not 48 scale! Semper Fi Dan |
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Apr 1 2009, 09:24 PM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1256 Joined: 20-October 05 From: Christchurch, New Zealand Member No.: 5850 |
Wow, thanks for the heads up on this beauty Floyd!
Joseph, you rock mate!!!! What an awesome set you have produced.........mmmm how about a twin Huey conversion for the Revell kit?? Seriously though, great pattern making indeed |
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Apr 1 2009, 09:36 PM
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Tenax Sniffer (Open a window!) Group: Members Posts: 368 Joined: 7-January 09 Member No.: 14482 |
Just Awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on a kit. I guess we will all be competing on Ebay to buy up all the 1/32nd cobras.
 Charlie |
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Apr 2 2009, 12:11 AM
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Step away from the computer! Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 17-October 08 From: Abalama Member No.: 13826 |
QUOTE (Retired GunPilot @ Apr 1 2009, 10:36 PM) Just Awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on a kit. I guess we will all be competing on Ebay to buy up all the 1/32nd cobras. Charlie Looks like a great mod. I need to get cracking on some resin ability for real now. As for Ebay.....while at Tyndall I missed out on a 1/32nd kit for $10.......But the show was worth it. I have gotten a couple from ebay for less than $15 so just keep your eyes open. |
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Apr 2 2009, 12:56 AM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1668 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Peoples Republic of Massachusetts Member No.: 11390 |
Oh my.......
This kit looks awesome. I'm not a big fan of seat belts cast into the seat itself but those belts look much, much better than any PE set out there. What a great job. I can't wait to see some more pictures of the parts and hopefully soon, a built up kit. Congrats on this, John |
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Apr 2 2009, 01:52 AM
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 GO VERTICAL Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 23-July 03 From: Fort Rucker Alabama "Orange Door County Choppers" Member No.: 793 |
I've been away from the modeling for a while and this just reeled me in.....move over .50 cal rounds, this is a modeling table again..
Joseph, you're a rock star in the modeling world!! |
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Apr 2 2009, 03:12 AM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Manufacturers Posts: 1087 Joined: 4-October 05 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 5743 |
QUOTE (11bee @ Apr 2 2009, 01:56 AM) Oh my....... This kit looks awesome. I'm not a big fan of seat belts cast into the seat itself but those belts look much, much better than any PE set out there. What a great job. I can't wait to see some more pictures of the parts and hopefully soon, a built up kit. Congrats on this, John And look at each seat, the belts are different from front to back. Not just a copy of one. Floyd |
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Apr 2 2009, 03:45 AM
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Step away from the computer! Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 23-April 05 Member No.: 4719 |
QUOTE (Floyd S. Werner, Jr. @ Apr 2 2009, 03:12 AM) And look at each seat, the belts are different from front to back. Not just a copy of one. Floyd Heck Floyd look at how the back lap belt drapes over the armor just like if you drug it over on the way out of the aircraft. Can almost hear the crack as the buckle hits the glass window on the adf panel. Makes you want to add HSS scratches to the canopy! |
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Apr 2 2009, 04:44 AM
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 Slave of the Resin-eaters Group: Members Posts: 439 Joined: 21-September 04 From: Alabamastan Member No.: 3352 |
QUOTE (11bee @ Apr 1 2009, 06:56 PM) Oh my....... This kit looks awesome. I'm not a big fan of seat belts cast into the seat itself but those belts look much, much better than any PE set out there. What a great job. I can't wait to see some more pictures of the parts and hopefully soon, a built up kit. Congrats on this, John I thought about PE belts, but I never have been able to get PE to naturally drape, even after annealing the brass. I used lead foil for these belts on the master, knowing the whole time that they would be destroyed the first time I molded the seats. If you guys knew how much time I spent on those seats... What you can't see in these photos is the A/C ducts that run from the back cushion to the bottom cushion. They are only visible if you look straight into the seat from the front. Almost all the masters for the various parts are done. I'm just fine-tuning some of them prior to molding. The skids are the biggest change to the kit-- they dramatically change the way the kit sits. Here's a photo of my AH-1J mule wearing the new skid masters:  The set will include a boatload of resin, some photo-etched brass, decals, and optionally, a well-known vac-form canopy. I wish I could tell you how much it will cost, but I still haven't been able to calculate the material cost. It's going to cost as little as possible. Thanks very much for all the kind remarks, dear friends 
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Apr 2 2009, 09:11 AM
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Rivet Counter Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 30-January 09 From: some random level of Hell called Ft. Leonord Wood Member No.: 14702 |
I can hear the music playing in the background now
" hallelujah.............. hallelujah...........hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!!!!!!!" |
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Apr 2 2009, 12:39 PM
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Life Member (Mon-Key Handler) Group: Members Posts: 2924 Joined: 11-May 06 From: McCaysville,Ga.USA Member No.: 7109 |
Dude that is beautiful work. Wonder if those seats might be sold seperatly, would they work in the 35th scale Whiskey. Slight difference in scale, but....
Chuck |
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Apr 2 2009, 02:44 PM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Manufacturers Posts: 1087 Joined: 4-October 05 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 5743 |
Did I mention that the left pedal says Bell and the right one says Cobra just like the real thing? Anal I tell you. LOL Insane, but in a good way. LOL
Floyd |
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