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AH-1J and AH-1T. Two very important helicopters for United States Marine Corps Aviation. The J could even be done by modifying existing AH-1G kits, adding the M197 20mm gun and turret, engine and transmission section and the requisite instrument panels to represent the two-engined SeaCobra… Semper Fly, Ski
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Awesome news, thanks for sharing!
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Nah, I really like the looks of yours. You nailed the drab gray TPS scheme for sure! Semper, Ski
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Nice job on a dog of a kit! I tackled the same project several years back, I applaud you sticking with it! I know I was frustrated to the point of stopping on more than a few occasions. Semper! Ski https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2244
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Usmcski reacted to a post in a topic: Academy 1/35 AH-1Z sprue shots! Looks like they nailed it!
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Academy 1/35 AH-1Z sprue shots! Looks like they nailed it!
Usmcski replied to Dave Roof's topic in LSP Discussion
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/defence/topowlr-helmet-mounted-sight-and-display-helicopters It's Thales' "Top Owl" helmet. -
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Academy 1/35 AH-1Z sprue shots! Looks like they nailed it!
Usmcski replied to Dave Roof's topic in LSP Discussion
I hear you on so many levels! If Academy has the stones to tackle a large scale Z, I'd love to see them remold their W (with option for turned exhaust, new canopy, and NTS/non-NTS), and a G as well. Hell, while we're at it, lets see the whole family of Army and Marine Snakes (what I wouldn't give to build a big J, T and W). And how about a November and Yankee to go with them? I can dream, can't I? Semper, Ski -
Academy 1/35 AH-1Z sprue shots! Looks like they nailed it!
Usmcski replied to Dave Roof's topic in LSP Discussion
When I retired in 2014, the West Coast was about halfway through the Z transition (and already entirely UH-1Y). So far the sprue shots look great, and the rivets are sublime. There are a few shortfalls I can see, but nothing major (gun oversimplified, LAU-7s would look fine with AIM-9s, but empty they're not accurate due to the attachment tabs for the missiles, seats look pretty sparse, AIM-9 wings have a strange square cutout looking thing, etc). Add some wiring to the tail and main rotor heads, replace the APU exhaust with some brass tubing, and add a "secondary comm tube" to the underside of the fuselage and you're good to go! I'll certainly pick one (or more) up as soon as they're available and drop everything to build it. This thing's gonna be pretty sick. Semper, Ski -
Academy 1/35 AH-1Z sprue shots! Looks like they nailed it!
Usmcski replied to Dave Roof's topic in LSP Discussion
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Find 3 wrong things in this Marine F-4 photo
Usmcski replied to iaf-man's topic in General Discussion
Aside from the obvious (rearward-loaded Mk 82s), the BSU-33 conical fins are nowhere near straight. They should be in a proper "X pattern" when viewed from the direct front or rear of the bomb... Semper Fi, Ski -
Well since the Jag and F-84 are confirmed, I'd love to see more helos from them. How about: -an ACCURATE AH-1W -AH-1Z -AH-1T -AH-1J -AH-1G -UH-1Y -UH-1N -UH-1E -UH-34 -CH-46 CH-53 Maybe just a TAD of a Marine bias! Semper Fi, Ski
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Great news! It is possible to just do one visor though. I never flew with two visors, only the dark one. I knew lots of crewmen that did this as well. Ski
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Great stuff, as always Norbert! Any chance of seeing a USN/USMC helo crew with the visor down?
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Well I'll be patiently waiting to see what you do with the KH offering, you really made that Dragon Littlebird shine! Semper, Ski