pave hawk into sea hawk?

Modeling Subjects Helicopters
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i want to know if anyone knows the difference between the above mentioned because i have a great idea for a diorama,but i’m not that helo savy.i seen one in 1/35 that would be perfect but i’d like to know if i have to change anything thanks for all your help

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Pave Hawk

SH-60

SH-60B

MH-60R

HH-60H

I’ve seen it done once in 1/48 scale by one of the best modelers in the country. It would take an enoormous amout of work starting with moving the tailwheel forward then adding a lot of radar and ASW bulges.

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http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/673458/ShowPost.aspx

The modeler who converted it answered in the forum post above, and seemed quite helpful in discussing how he converted it, all from scratch. Worth a shot and the photos are absolutely stunning. 1/35 SH-60 in all it’s glory.

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You may have better luck if you can use the S. It is very similar to the L so it would make for a much easier conversion. The head would be a bit of a challenge and I don’t know about the interrior differences, I am pretty sure that it has a glass cockpit though. Externally the MH-60S and the UH-60L are nearly identical except for the head. You will have to add the external hoist a few antennas and the radar bulge but it shouldn’t be too hard.


MH-60S

Mac

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Prowannab,

Following the link above and it’s my SH60B Seahawk in 1/35. I have explained some of the exterior mods required from the Academy original and am happy to answer any questions you have. It is a MAJOR conversion job, however, and does take a lot of time. The cockpit in the 60B I modelled did not have a glass cockpit - just the old analogue dials.

Colin Russell

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I didn’t realize that until you pointed it out… They are, aren’t they. Hmm… Maybe an excuse for an HSC-21 model.

Dave

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i thank you for your tips and i probably will be in touch colin ,i’m no stranger to scratch building because i like the challenge althuogh, i made a mistake thinking that the coast guar flew the seahawk but in reality(according to the uscg website )they fly the jay hawk,witch to me looks like a much easier build.but i’m sure will have it’s challenges

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Actually, the USCG HH-60J Jayhawk is closer to a Navy SH-60B than an MH-60G/L or UH-60A/L, as the Academy kits represent. It will require basically all the conversions that Colin made and then a new nose rebuild as well. A Navy MH-60S would still be the easiest conversion. Good luck.