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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #50 on: June 07, 2015, 06:10:39 AM »
Nice work
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #51 on: June 11, 2015, 06:54:59 AM »
Yowsa that's a real show-stopper, Artoor!

Once again, your paintwork is just amazing!

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #52 on: June 12, 2015, 01:38:31 AM »
Thanks guys :)

A few more photos...this thing is huge :)








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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #53 on: June 12, 2015, 01:57:41 AM »
So...because of Ukraine crysis polish governement decided to modernise army as fast as it's possible. Transport/SAR helicopter is chosen, now there is a program for buying missile sets, submarines and new attack choppers (we're still using Mi-24, they're good but not as good as they should be). We'll (I mean, our governement) chose one from three competitors which are : AH-64 Guardian (bleeeeh!), A-129 MAngusta/T-129 ATAK (cheapest one) and Eurocopter Tiger (sexy thing :) )
Of course, I had chosen mine which is ... Tiger  :D  So another part of this long term project:
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #54 on: June 12, 2015, 07:47:22 PM »
Perhaps buy some now surplus OH-58Ds as scouts for them?  Buy early and get some low-time ones.  If you can afford it, Bell does have some nice upgrades that never went beyond experimental phase since the program was cancelled.

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #55 on: June 12, 2015, 08:11:47 PM »
Perhaps buy some now surplus OH-58Ds as scouts for them?  Buy early and get some low-time ones.  If you can afford it, Bell does have some nice upgrades that never went beyond experimental phase since the program was cancelled.


Good idea :) Why not OH-58 AVX :)


I have a started conversion :)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #56 on: June 12, 2015, 08:42:29 PM »
Perhaps buy some now surplus OH-58Ds as scouts for them?  Buy early and get some low-time ones.  If you can afford it, Bell does have some nice upgrades that never went beyond experimental phase since the program was cancelled.


Good idea :) Why not OH-58 AVX :)


I have a started conversion :)

Nice idea, but if you're trying to keep costs down and hold a fast schedule, that requires and all-new gearbox which is going to be a right challenge on both cost and schedule; better to go with one of Bell's OH-58F proposals if you want an upgrade, and fairly quickly and minimally expensive.

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #57 on: August 13, 2015, 02:27:48 AM »
Hello,

There is so warm in Poland now. 35oC and no wind. Therefore there were some problems with modelling mojo flow, in addition I don't have AC in my flat :(  Finally , today there was a storm near Cracow and it's somehow cooler at the moment. So, I had an opportunity to paint Tiger.


I've just made an order for polish decals for MI-24. I'm sure that they'll fit :)
 
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #58 on: August 14, 2015, 07:39:09 PM »
Well, It's done :)









There were some problems but I'm smiling while looking at it so primary target was achieved :)
I was afraid to fit (puttying,sanding etc) cockpit doors so there is gap. Hellfires and Spingers are from old AH-1Z, cannon is scratchbuild. Rotor cap is part from 1/32 EC-135.

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #59 on: August 14, 2015, 08:14:23 PM »
Like it? Heck I'd go so far as to say I love it!

Really nice work, I'm smiling looking at it as well.  What paint colors did you use on her?

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #60 on: August 14, 2015, 08:40:36 PM »
Like it? Heck I'd go so far as to say I love it!

Really nice work, I'm smiling looking at it as well.  What paint colors did you use on her?

Thanks :) Tamiya Black XF-1 as a primer, MR HOBBY H306 as a light gray and Tamiya Dark Grey XF-24 on top.
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #61 on: August 14, 2015, 11:02:41 PM »
Ooooh, now that is gorgeous!  :-*
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #62 on: August 14, 2015, 11:47:55 PM »
Nice job, Artoor! :)


Don't know if you've posted pic's of it before (couldn't find it in a search) but I'd like to see more of that Red Alert dio in the backgound of this pic;





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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #63 on: August 14, 2015, 11:58:37 PM »
Check Goonie topics. It's his dio :-)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #64 on: August 15, 2015, 12:01:58 AM »
Yep, that's the one! :)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #65 on: August 15, 2015, 12:20:36 AM »
Goonie also had made Fallout tank so you could find his topic interesting :-)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #66 on: August 15, 2015, 03:55:45 AM »
Love the Tiger! :) :)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #67 on: August 15, 2015, 04:01:03 AM »
Indeed! That gray Tiger looks fantastic!

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #68 on: August 15, 2015, 06:32:08 PM »
Tiger looks great, its a nice looking machine anyway but your all grey iteration is outstanding.  The only possible issue is the first line of your back story "because of Ukraine crysis polish governement decided to modernise army as fast as it's possible", in particular the last five words.  Acquiring the Tiger is one thing, getting it to IOC let alone FOC is another challenge altogether and there is nothing fast about it, you want fast go Apache or Viper through FMS ;)

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #69 on: August 15, 2015, 08:41:01 PM »
I believe you're right :) But I hope our governement won't decide to buy AH-64 or Viper :)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #70 on: August 15, 2015, 11:45:08 PM »
*chuckle* As a Bell employee, I'd rather hope they buy the Viper.  ;)

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #71 on: August 29, 2015, 05:40:42 AM »
Well, It's done :)









There were some problems but I'm smiling while looking at it so primary target was achieved :)
I was afraid to fit (puttying,sanding etc) cockpit doors so there is gap. Hellfires and Spingers are from old AH-1Z, cannon is scratchbuild. Rotor cap is part from 1/32 EC-135.

Hope you'll like it :)


So are you offering your modelling services (or at least images thereof) to Airbus:

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Tiger HAD Helicopter: First In-Flight Presentation In Warsaw
(Source: Airbus Helicopters; issued Aug 27, 2015)


WARSAW, Poland --- Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Tiger will give its first dynamic presentation in Poland, a week before being displayed for the second time at the 23rd edition of MSPO in Kielce.

The combat helicopter that will perform the flight demonstration is a Tiger HAD from the French Army. It is a modern, combat-proven, high-tech helicopter with the first all-composite structure, one of the latest glass cockpits and a full range of armament allowing it to successfully fulfill multiple missions such as attack, escort, ground fire support, armed reconnaissance and combat.

With its flat and narrow silhouette the Tiger HAD's advantages include low detectability, low vulnerability, high survivability, high agility and maneuverability making it the attack helicopter best adapted to both symmetric and asymmetric battlefields with unique capabilities whether for air-to-ground or air-to-air combat.

It is equipped with an extremely accurate 30mm turret cannon and a range of wing-mounted missiles and rockets together with a highly efficient electronic warfare system giving it unrivaled versatility.

Tiger HAD is navalised and can be fully operated at sea.

The Tiger is a key asset in any deployment whether for direct combat or escort missions. It can be deployed anywhere thanks to its robustness and simplicity of use. The Tiger lives up to its commitments in theaters of operations – it is easy to maintain, does not require heavy infrastructure and has a good level of availability.

Since July 2009, Tigers have been deployed continuously by the French Army in different areas, such as Afghanistan, Libya and Sahel. While deployments in Afghanistan and Libya have come to an end, Tigers are still supporting missions in Sahel, where, despite the hostile operating conditions, the Tiger has shown a very high level of availability and logged more than 2,050 flight hours since the start of deployment in January 2013.

These recent theatres of operations have demonstrated that the Tiger has the lowest maintenance needs of its class and that when operated with a Caracal they form the most lethal duet.

To date, Airbus Helicopters has delivered more than 120 Tiger helicopters to France, Germany, Spain and Australia and the aircraft has accumulated more than 68,000 flying hours.


Airbus Helicopters is a division of Airbus Group. The company provides the most efficient civil and military helicopter solutions to its customers who serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers in highly demanding environments. Flying more than 3 million flight hours per year, the company's in-service fleet includes some 12,000 helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in 152 countries. Airbus Helicopters employs more than 23,000 people worldwide and in 2014 generated revenues of 6.5 billion Euros.

In line with the company's new identity, fully integrated into Airbus Group, Airbus Helicopters has renamed its product range replacing the former "EC" designation with an "H".

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #72 on: September 29, 2015, 02:25:36 AM »
So are you offering your modelling services (or at least images thereof) to Airbus:

Why not? ;-)

Anyway, next three models in topic are AH-64, maybe RAH-66 and Ka-50.

Do them all in polish markings? I'm not so sure. While I decided to make Apache as a polish chopper (it's another contestant in RAVEN programme), then I'm not so certain about the rest. Comanche could be done as a special forces attack helo. More possible option is serial production attack chopper for US Marines. What to do with Hokum? I'd love to see it in polish markings (with red stars covered with paint and polish checkerboards on them, kind of captures one) but I can't decide.Any help guys? :)
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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #73 on: September 29, 2015, 03:19:15 AM »
What to do with Hokum? I'd love to see it in polish markings (with red stars covered with paint and polish checkerboards on them, kind of captures one) but I can't decide.Any help guys? :)

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Re: Polish whiffs (previously PZL-230 Skorpion 1:48)
« Reply #74 on: September 30, 2015, 03:26:19 AM »
What to do with Hokum? I'd love to see it in polish markings (with red stars covered with paint and polish checkerboards on them, kind of captures one) but I can't decide.Any help guys? :)

Swedish...

I thought about Ukraine or even US Marines :)
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