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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Eddie M. on January 17, 2016, 12:33:07 AM

Title: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on January 17, 2016, 12:33:07 AM
Good afternoon Gents.. Here are the last two and maybe the only two projects that I got done in '15'. The CH-54 is OOB with Blackhawk weapons pylons and rockets added for self defense. I read that when these big boys went out, they always needed Slicks or Cobras for cover so, I gave it a little bit of a bite itself. I scratch built the Daisy Cutter out of a large Stuka bomb provided to me from Mr. Fontaine and added bits and bobs to round it out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo_zps4izqcqg5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo%204_zpsorpmad39.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo%201_zps8yzpoeps.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo%202_zpsflasibaa.jpg)

Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on January 17, 2016, 12:38:02 AM
Next is just a train wreck that I managed to make something decent out of.... It's the Revell Choctaw with 1/72 V-22 wing and props. I liked the idea of an early VTOL bird, so here it is... :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo%207_zps0jmp6dmj.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/photo%208_zps3kt9jxmo.jpg)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 17, 2016, 04:15:05 AM
Nice work on both of those! :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: apophenia on January 17, 2016, 06:17:33 AM
Yeah, but love the tilt-rotor Choctaw  :-*
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Frank3k on January 17, 2016, 07:06:41 AM
Wow, those are awesome builds! The Chocktaw VTOL is amazing! I wish I'd thought of that.
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: taiidantomcat on January 17, 2016, 11:43:48 PM
Quote from: apophenia on January 17, 2016, 06:17:33 AM
Yeah, but love the tilt-rotor Choctaw  :-*

Checks all the boxes for me too!! It really captures a retro future look and the scheme is pretty too. Superb!
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: KiwiZac on January 20, 2016, 04:05:36 AM
Very nice, Eddie! That VTOL Choctaw is a special kind of crazy, but I LOVE the CH-54. Just love it.
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: finsrin on January 20, 2016, 04:19:10 AM
Quote from: taiidantomcat on January 17, 2016, 11:43:48 PM
Quote from: apophenia on January 17, 2016, 06:17:33 AM
Yeah, but love the tilt-rotor Choctaw  :-*

Checks all the boxes for me too!! It really captures a retro future look and the scheme is pretty too. Superb!

Lets make that three :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 20, 2016, 07:40:35 AM
Now that's some hot stuff, Eddie!

Love the Big Horkin' BombTM!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on January 21, 2016, 09:23:30 PM
Thank you very much Gentlemen. I am humbled by your kind comments. :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: jcf on January 22, 2016, 02:17:49 AM
The Tilt-Rotor* H-34 is hilarious.  ;D


* I'm not going to call it a VTOL H-34 as being a helicopter it was always VTOL.  ;D  :icon_fsm:

Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Tophe on January 22, 2016, 03:16:26 AM
The V-22/helicopter mix is wonderful, thanks!
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: finsrin on January 22, 2016, 03:31:06 AM
Regarding CH-54:  Top notch concept for payload. 
Your building these two reveals an insightful kitbashing mind  :)

H-34 is so "correct" makes me wanna build one.
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on January 22, 2016, 11:32:14 AM
Thanks Finsrin... I wish I could claim originality on the CH-54 load out, but that was a real life mission they carried out. I just thought it looked ballsy and decided to give it a whirl.. :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2016, 02:38:19 AM
Indeed:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7f/43/1b/7f431b236d75e9d0ebbb99c2afcefe79.jpg)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 23, 2016, 02:56:57 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2016, 02:38:19 AM
Indeed:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7f/43/1b/7f431b236d75e9d0ebbb99c2afcefe79.jpg)

In the 3rd image, the main LG tires look very unhappy.  ;D
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on June 12, 2016, 05:26:10 AM
Good Evening Gents! I certainly don't crank out the projects like I use to, but I do finish one here and there. Mr. Fontaine asked if I had finished my Super Stallion with a bite and remembered that I did.... Here she is with two mini gun pods as well as Sidewinders for a little extra kick. Along with that I'm including a real world V-22 that I built as an example of one of the many aircraft we build parts for...Hope y'all are enjoying your evening!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsyjp6tigc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpscozp2fbd.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsf0wox0wx.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsncnyaxv3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/image_zpsopkisbzf.jpg)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: FAAMAN on June 12, 2016, 07:51:13 AM
Super cool builds 8) 8) 8)

I've a CH-54 to be repaired, Hmmmm . . . . . .
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Eddie M. on June 12, 2016, 08:15:26 AM
Thank you very much!

The CH-54 lends itself to a wide scope of uses, real or proposed. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with your repaired work horse. :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 12, 2016, 09:45:11 AM
Eddie, thanks for sharing image of your Sea Stallion with a bite.  I think it was GTX that has wondered aloud about an armed CH-53 and I remembered your project.  V-22 is a nice surprise too.  BZ!


Quote from: FAAMAN on June 12, 2016, 07:51:13 AM
Super cool builds 8) 8) 8)

I've a CH-54 to be repaired, Hmmmm . . . . . .

Is the world ready for an MH-54 Pave Truck?  :)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Brian da Basher on June 12, 2016, 11:08:10 AM
That's beyond awesome, Sailor! The load-out is totally wicked and adding those Sidewinders really takes it to the next level!

It's a treat to see this baby and that V-22 is some real eye-candy too!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Kerick on June 12, 2016, 12:11:34 PM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2016, 02:38:19 AM
Indeed:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7f/43/1b/7f431b236d75e9d0ebbb99c2afcefe79.jpg)

That's the strangest bomber I've ever seen!

The Sea Stallion, Choctaw and V-22 are all awesome!!!!!
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 01, 2017, 06:00:41 AM
Not a WHIF but a great build. Scratch built CH-54B (scale not shared) but what a beauty. I'm guessing 1/32 or 1/35.

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20376081_1604469639626309_6117992626212294647_n.jpg?oh=a5852059242e754cf91596e5b3e6fc72&oe=5A3525A6)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20429943_1604469656292974_8176322737054268528_n.jpg?oh=bdff6fc117413a63006752c527a1a4f3&oe=5A028715)
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on August 01, 2017, 07:03:22 AM
It is YUUUUUUGE!  :)

Also very nice to see a larger scale model of the much ignored CH-54 Tarhe. 
Title: Re: Whiffery on Deck
Post by: FAAMAN on August 01, 2017, 01:31:22 PM
Using the A4 sheet of paper as reference, the CH-54 scales out at 1/18th approx :smiley:
It's just superb :P :-*