Howdy, helo specialists!
I was just wondering, have there been any kits of the Skycrane other than the old 1/72 Revell and 1/100 Tamiya kits?
There’s one in Revell’s catalogue but it must be the re-re-re-re-release of the old kit…
Yeah, probly, eh?
That’s a very cool helo that has been ignored for too long. A nice 1/35 version from Trumpeter or somebody would be appreciated! ( I mention them because they’re the most likely to do one. Or maybe Panda…)
If Panda did one…you might get it by 2006?
Yep! at least in 1/32 scale would be nice!
Brian, they have to do a large scale Rafale first!
I think oldhooker posted a thread of a french guy scratch building a 1/48th version
“Right you are, wibhi2”,
The individual’s name is Philippe Dognon. He has coverage of an incredible scratch-build in progress of a 1/48 CH-54 here:
http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.nsf/9e7858703c56bfb280256b960044cd7b/084b7535e42f390380256bca00371f66
For those who are unaware of this website, here’s the link,
http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/, which contains all kinds of additional goodies, check it out! [:)]
I’d be happy with a 1/48 “Crane”! [;)]
Frank
Wow, that 1/48 Skycrane is incredible!
Thanks for that link, guys.
Wow indeed!
Gosh-Thath 1/48 is something else! Nice Work!
It has been my experience on this forum that once a really difficult scratch build has been started, a kit will appear within 6 months - heres hoping !.
On a different note, a friend id mine has started looking at a project to build an Irish Air Corps Sikorsky S61N.
Is there a conversion kit available in 48th for the Hasegawa/Revell kit?
As a postcript,
Philippe won a gold at Telford with this model.
P.
That’s great, he really does nice work! I wish I could find some pictures of the finished product, I bet it’s something, and…
…it sure would be nice to see a larger scale production of the Crane!
Speaking of such, for those of you who were in Vietnam, I’m sure you saw Crane’s slinging Chinooks… but… I bet you can count on one hand (probably one finger), how many times you’ve seen a Chinook slinging a Crane, even in pictures!
Honestly, the ONLY time I’ve even heard of such a thing, was in 2002, while CH-54 #66-18409 (an old 147th “Hillclimber” bird), was being lifted to Ft. Hood to be restored and put on static display.
Frank
Frank,
Try the following, prepare to be amazed!!!
http://r.gire.free.fr/vos%maquettes/philippe%20dognon/ch 54 skycrane.htm
You may also want to try
www.hkngallery.org.uk/
Open the forum and scroll down to “Telford tasters”. Philippe also has some pic’s in the “Models by scale” gallery.
Check out his “Stallion” scratchbuilt also.
Regards.
P.
Thanks for the link, Pops, unfortunately it doesn’t work[:0]
I have the HKN Gallery featured in the links on my webpage and have Philippe’s ACH-47A included in my “Visitors Projects” section. He does Truly Fantastic work, and has been an inspiration to me.
I’ve noticed a marked deterioration in my vision since completing my last complex scratch build a couple years ago, and my doctor said that it was directly related to the “Prolonged Eye Strain” which occurred during the 8 month project. He prescribed glasses for me to wear while I’m modeling, but said the damage had already been done.[B)]
Take care
Frank,
That was my fault[:I], gave you incorrect url.
Try this with the _ added.
http://r.gire.free.fr/vos%20maquettes/philippe%20dognon/ch_54_skycrane.htm
Sorry to hear about the eyes. The same happened to me, you have my sympathies.
I find one of those large mag’ lamps with a day light tube works very well.
I can work for far longer without strain.
Regards.
P.
Ps. Just tried it and it works[^][^][^][^]
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Philippe is the MAN!!!
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Thanks for the link, Pops, it’s nice to just go look through some
of his stuff when I’m having trouble on a relatively simple construction
step… very inspirational!
Tally Ho…
Frank
OK…there goes my crown!!
HOLY COW!!!
Hey guys! I have a 1969 issue 1/72 scale Revell of germany Sky crane kit for sale or trade! …open but complete with decals and instructions. Box in excellent shape!
Yo Troy…
Got one of them myself, in my bedroom closet amongst the others that’s been begging to
get built for the last year… [8D]
Frank
CORRECTION:
It’s a 1968 kit.
Alright Frank! get to building![:p]
If those new 1/72 scale U-BOOTS don’t get to the U.S. soon I may just build my 1/35 Super Frelon!!
( the one under the tree that I don’t know nuttin about[;)] )