arkhunter2002 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hello. I am starting my newest project: the 1/48th MH-60G. This will make me 3/4 of the way to my Pavehawk "grand slam" (just need a 1/72nd) the prebuild shot: I am trying out the Zoom Color PE, which is a first for me. Hopefully it will work out. Here is the two piece center "dashboard". They give you a piece for the back of the controls for the pavehawk, but they don't give you the "body" of it. So I roughly scratch-built it. I also haven't added the seat belts yet, as I think that I am going to add a pilot in the right hand seat, and have the door open on the left, and have the other pilot standing outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Austin, Woo! 'Hawk time! You're off to a good start. I look to seeing your MH-60 progress. Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Wow, that instrument panel looks awsome! Keep it up as this looks to be a good one. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Archunter, How much did that cost you total?Also wear did you get it?please,please keep us posted!!!!!!!! JAke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Roughly 60 bucks. I got the MH-60G at the LHS and the PE from Sprue Bros. I stole a pilot from an aging Revel Monogram F/A-18, and took the head for the pilot from Tamiya's A-1 Skyraider. I also cut off the Oxygen hose. I am thinking about either buying a ground crew or some resin figures (I think CMK makes some standing helo pilots). Pics will come later... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Austin, As you know I am in the process of my mh-60l(super 64).Will the P.E. set work for my mh-60,did you get the extirior as well,and does the P.E. set come with the roof detail?Nice bird,can't wait to see the the finnal build.Keep us posted. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Update: Here are some interior shots: 1.) This is the roof. I used the kit roof, but added the AF-type FRIES (I know that it isn't 100% correct, probably isn't even 50% right, but w/e). No kit seats so I made them out of wire and athletic tape. I added tape later for seat belts. 2.) I finished painting the interior. The ammo box for the miniguns was moved back, which I shouldn't have done, but I did it anyways (go figure). I added the PE seatbelts to the left seat (right seat when looking at it), because that pilot that is half chopped up in the background will be used in the other seat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattcooke Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Looking good.So far so good.Keep up the good work. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSnowmew Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Looking good so far! The cockpit looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Lookin' good. LB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Wise Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Ths will be a cool build. Way ta go...!!! Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Alright. Quicky update before I go to bed: 1.) finished pilot! 2.) dry-fitted the two halves together. Looking pretty nice so far... Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Love these birds with pilots Figure not to high ? looking forward to seeing more pics Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Austin, Nice bird again can't wait to see the finnish! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Figure not to high ? I haven't actually dry fitted the one roof part yet <_< . From the way it looks, however, it shouldn't be a problem. The pilot isn't glued in just yet, either. He is just sitting in place while I taped together the two halves to see how everything is looking. Thanks for the comments, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hatchet Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Ooohh, looking good Austin Pilot looks awesome and the scratch building is very nice. Keep 'em coming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Austin, Are the pilots custom or what,they are nice.Thanks for the help. LB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow Mech Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Holy stinkin bat crap Batman that is freakin awesome. Keep up the good work, you have got to post more pics along the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damian Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Austin that Blackhawk is looking sweet! I love how the pilot came out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) Ok, so the pilot was taken from the Monogram Hornet. I cut off the Oxygen hose and his head. I then cut off his right hand and his left arm from the elbow. I repositioned the hand and the arm, but took the head from the pilot in Tamiya's Skyraider. I painted the vest black, although I don't know if that is the correct color or not. I ended up dryfitting the roof, and that piece works just fine. I weathered the interior heavily as I want to create one of the Desert Storm birds that had the sand and brown camo. I also am looking to fill up the cabin with gear, fast ropes, and the .50's that were in the cabin. Here is a top down view of the cabin (yes everything in the last couple of pics was all dryfitted) Here is the roof. Again I wanted it to look very dirty. Edited September 16, 2006 by arkhunter2002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Austin, Man that is a great bird.Glade to see you are trying a different scheme besides the old 3 tone Euro look.What did you use for weathering?If you want to make some accurate fast ropes use parachute cord.It works/looks good.Are you going to use the weapons set that Cobra Co. lists under MH-53 weapons set? Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Austin, Your MH-60G looks to be moving along very nicely. I especially like the cockpit and the pilot figure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Ok, before I go to bed: I finished the fast-ropes and took pictures, but I have to go to bed, so I will post pictures as soon as I get a chance. I also added the .50 stations for the cabin. They seem a little too foward, but I am sure that it will look fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Alrighty, here it is! feedback is much appreciated. also, any ideas on what I should put in the cabin to further "busy" it up? Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LITTLE BIRD 117 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I would get me some empty shell's in there from the mini.You could also add a med pac.Looks nice very nice. LB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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