HeavyArty Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) My latest project is a 1/35 UH-60L UH-60A MedEvac (I have been informed all active duty MedEvacs are still A models). I have wanted to build one for a long time, but wasn't brave enough to try to scratch the litter courossel and other MedEvac-specific parts. Now that there is a conversion set and decals for them from Werner's Wings, I decided to tackle it. I haven't decided which aircraft I will do off the WW decal set yet. I think it will be the 3 ID one, but I am also considering the USFK helo with external tanks and the yellow stripes. I'll decide on markings later. On to the build... I am using the Academy UH-60A/L kit as a base. To it, I am adding the Werner's Wings UH-60 MedEvac Interior conversion, Eduard Interior and Exterior PE sets, parts of Cobra Company's UH-60L Correction and Deatail set (rear wall, gunner's bulkheads, A/C outlets, and step-fairing extensions), and parts from Cobra Company's UH-60 Detail Set. I will be using Werner's Wings Blackhawk Decal set as well. Here are some of the above items. WW Blackhawk MedEvac Interior: WW Blackhawk Decals: So far, I have been working on the MedEvac parts and the interior. I have built the WW litter caroussel with a few additions. After looking over my UH-60L MedEvac pics at Prime Portal, I notices a few missing details. Mainly, these were the two D-shaped handles on the ends that lock it in place and allow the caroussel to rotate. Also missing are the seat belts to hold th elitters on and the buckles on the outside rails of the litter trays. I added these items, using shovel handles for the lock handles, and Eduard seat belts from the interior set for the belts. I also added a lever on each end of the litter tray that locks it in place onto the caroussel. I also printed up some of the more prominent stencils on computer decal paper to add some more details. I worked on the cockpit using Cobra Company's center console, collectives, and a few other bits. I also used the Eduard pre-painted IP, which is the first time I have used them. I like how it went together and how it looks. I think it came out pretty nicely. I used the gunners' bulkheads from CC's UH-60L Corrections and Detail set as opposed to the ones that come in the WW MedEvac set. I think CC's looks better and are more detailed. I am also a little biased since I mastered CC's as well. Some say they are too big in the upper, rounded portion. They are the exact size and shape as ones I measured in Blackhawks. The issue seems to be seat placement. If you angle the pilots' seat sback too far, they will interfere with the bulkheads. If placed correctly, they fit perfectly. Here they are. Lastly, I have detailed the cabin ceiling with the tranmission drip pan from Eduard's PE set, again, it is better detailed than the one in WW's set. I cut off the courossel bracket from the WW interior set and added it to the Eduard piece. I also added the drain lines from wires. I also added the mounting brackets for the central seat support rod, which of course is not used with the MedEvac interior. That is all so far. I will post more as I get further along. Thanks for looking and as always, all comments are welcomed. Edited November 14, 2018 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looking good so far Gino! Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metallicus Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Love the caroussel!! Cheers Brenden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Good to see another UH-60 MedEvac being built! Certainly off to a good start there Gino. Looking forward to more progress pics. Pete Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks guys. I am enjoying this build so far. Still working on the cabin. I think I will add a crew as well, along with CMK's USMC Iraq figures carrying a litter and patient to the helo. I am thinking about having the helo landed on a road in Iraq for a MedEvac pickup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petebuilt Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks guys. I am enjoying this build so far. Still working on the cabin. I think I will add a crew as well, along with CMK's USMC Iraq figures carrying a litter and patient to the helo. I am thinking about having the helo landed on a road in Iraq for a MedEvac pickup. Gino, You probably already know about these fiqures. A helicopter on an Iraqi road might need some security! Maybe a couple of them might be useful for your dio? Pete Brown http://www.mbltd.info/3591.htm http://www.mbltd.info/3575.htm http://www.soga-miniatures.com/index.php?productID=20053 http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42721 http://www.blackdog.cz/products/fig/f35006/1.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Great start, Gino! And wow! You started using PE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi Gino Nice to see a MedEvac again. Do not forget, we need a HIRSS correction set... Norbert who has 2 blackhawks in his stash... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Pete - Thanks. Those PMC gus look great. That would be an interesting dio too. I haven't decided on figs yet. Avus - Thanks. I use PE every now and then. I figured I would try all the sets for this one. I find I am only using a small portion of them though, mainly the seat belts and a few other interior parts. I still don't like the flatness and non-dimensionality of most of the parts. Norbert - Thanks for checking in. I hope mine comes out as good as yours. I will be leaving the HIRSS as is though. I don't want to put that much effort into them. They look close enough for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Off to a great start, I'll be looking forward to your progress on this. That carousel really looks nice, did those decals on it come with the WW set or are they from your spares box? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi John. Thanks for the comments. The decals were made by me using computer decal paper from the larger stencils on the corousel in the pic above. I actually made all the decals I could, but the rest were just too small to see. The ones on there are only in a font of 1 and 2 for the larger letters. They are really small too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks good Gino. Did you scratch the heaters on the side of the bulkhead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks Austin. The heater outlets are in the CC set. There are also heater outlets from the CC set on the overhead console as well (they can't really be seen in the pic though). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Great work Gino! That carousel is a nice touch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Looking great Gino, I knew you’d be the first to start one before me…I know you love to build them Blackhawks. As for the two D-shaped handles on the ends that lock it in place and allow the carousel to rotate, I did make them up initially but decided not to add them as the D handles were to small to cast and the carousel rods were easier to make up using sprue or rod. I need to contact Floyd on the issue which was something I forgot to mention. As to the bulkhead, I took the measurements from the Medevac Blackhawk that I got the rest of the reference from. Again looking super and will check in on this. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks Joe. The set is great. The improvements I made are just things I think it looked better with. As to the bulkheads, like I said, I am a little biased toward the CC ones. Maybe there are a couple different types of bulkhead covers too. No sweat though. It is a great set and I appreciate the effort you put into it. Thanks. Edited September 27, 2011 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wow! Very nice start! Gonna be amazing! ;) Will follow with interest. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks Alexander. I hope to have an update soon. I am currently working on the seats and extra gear to go in the back. Edited September 27, 2011 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) I need to contact Floyd on the issue which was something I forgot to mention. OK now I'm concerned. LOL Gino, it is looking good. I love the carousel. Guess I should have added those markings on my stencil sheet. Oh well I'll get the hang of this eventually. LOL Keep up the great work. Floyd Edited September 27, 2011 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks Floyd. The decals would be nice as part of the set, but like I said, they are small and can hardly be read. The better addition would be the seat belts and D-shaped handles on the sides. Edited September 27, 2011 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey Gino just fyi, all medevac birds are "A" models. There maybe a few guard "L" models but all active duty are "A". Looks awesome man got to start mine here soon. Erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hi Erick - Thanks for the info. I guess I won't use the CC widened step sponsons then. Good to know. Let me know if there is anything else you see that needs correcting or updating. Any reason the MedEvacs have not been upgraded to L models? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah cause Medevac is the red headed step children, hahaha. The reason is that Aviation Branch wanted the "L" for the assault role. But now that the HH-60M is out then the Med finally gets a decent Blackhawk. Hi Erick - Thanks for the info. I guess I won't use the CC widened step sponsons then. Good to know. Let me know if there is anything else you see that needs correcting or updating. Any reason the MedEvacs have not been upgraded to L models? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) That is what I figured. Like most everything else, it comes down to money. I hope you guys get some nice upgrades now. Edited September 30, 2011 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepard Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi there... greetings from Brazil... Awesome work so far.... Shep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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