If the sculptor looks at the 195O's Dinky diecast it proves that a solid cast model is optically viable. (Possibly in resin with metal blades and wheels?)
This was the workhorse of the Korean War, and all those Very Late Aztecs are going to need transport.
No such model exists in 1/150 or 1/144.
Hello Sunray
From this post at Kampfgruppe http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1389 (http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1389) it appears that Anigrand did make a Sikorsky but I cant find it in their catalogue now.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/costelma/Models/Box%20Arts/SikorskyR-5AearlyDragonfly.jpg)
Can't find anything on Shapeways, you could always try contacting some 3d designers there.
Edit
Did find one at Shapeways, looks like it's about 6 quid plus postage:-
http://www.shapeways.com/product/ETQ48BP6K/1-144-sikorsky-r-5-h-5 (http://www.shapeways.com/product/ETQ48BP6K/1-144-sikorsky-r-5-h-5)
(https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_14457431_8781342_1464178410.jpg)
Just be aware that the picture is a digital preview, the nylon sintered finish is a bit rough and granular. Maybe read up a bit on Shapeways Strong & Flexible material. I'm ok with it but I'm a bit rough and granular myself :).
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Thanks Vic, or it might come from Pendraken ......some day soon....
Hello
Just edited my previous post with a model available from Shapeways.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Thanks Vic, that Shapeways model is £11.70 + postage. A little rich for one chopper. There were no air mobile style lifts to LZs during the Korean War. The Royals (who else !) can claim that honour when 45 Commando pioneered the first air assault with Whirlwinds in Suez.
So we only really need choppers for replenish and supply ops. Part of why I want a few with basic load/3 passengers - like the S51 - is just to emphasis the difference with WW2. With general air supremacy - apart from MiG Alley - the UN could use choppers for liaison,recon and supply as well as extradition of downed flyers.
How many do you want ?
Quote from: Sunray on 14 October 2016, 03:26:41 PM
If the sculptor looks at the 195O's Dinky diecast it proves that a solid cast model is optically viable. (Possibly in resin with metal blades and wheels?)
This was the workhorse of the Korean War, and all those Very Late Aztecs are going to need transport.
No such model exists in 1/150 or 1/144.
They've got enough feathers to fly with.
I should coco.
There's one in particular, I'm still figuring out how to do........with the back banner sandwiched between two large eagle's (?) wings...and still give Dave a chance of pressing/moulding it. X_X X_X X_X X_X X_X X_X
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: mart678 on 16 October 2016, 08:54:08 AM
How many do you want ?
This is a good question Martin. As alluded to in another thread, I am conducting a personal revision of CWC in relation to Korea. Choppers do not even get a mention in the current rules.
However if there is a desire to take the wargame to 1953, then the H 19 (what we would recognise as the Westland Whirlwind) arrives in the theatre.
13 Sept 1953, US Marine Division airlift their Recon element of 224 men and 17,000 lb supplies to forward position and secure vital ground.
Now this was a cold LZ, but it changes the WW2 genre of wargame as we know it.
In the earlier war, the smaller choppers make a vital difference in Command & Control and enhance the vital Fire Control for mortars and artillery . The Rhodesians were to make this an art form in the 1970s. This capacity needs to be reflected in the rules.
Looking at it for the perspective of a potential Pendraken model of a Korean war Chopper that will sell, then my choice would not be the S51, the H-13 or even the Bell . I would change my request and plump for the H-19 Chickasaw - well suited to metal or resin - and a wide range of wargame applications . The Whirlwind was in British service until the Wessex replaced it (1961/62 ?)
Mark 1 Models do a number of Whirlwind and Wessex variants for about £13.
https://www.hannants.co.uk/manufacturer/mark-i-models/products?search_direction=asc&scale_id=957 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/manufacturer/mark-i-models/products?search_direction=asc&scale_id=957)
I like the H19/Whirlwind, but think the S58/Wessex maybe has more usage.
Quote from: Techno on 16 October 2016, 09:49:07 AM
I should coco.
There's one in particular, I'm still figuring out how to do........with the back banner sandwiched between two large eagle's (?) wings...and still give Dave a chance of pressing/moulding it. X_X X_X X_X X_X X_X X_X
Cheers - Phil
Can't you do the banner separately, to be glued on like hussar or Japanese back ornaments?
Quote from: fsn on 16 October 2016, 12:32:51 PM
Mark 1 Models do a number of Whirlwind and Wessex variants for about £13.
https://www.hannants.co.uk/manufacturer/mark-i-models/products?search_direction=asc&scale_id=957 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/manufacturer/mark-i-models/products?search_direction=asc&scale_id=957)
I like the H19/Whirlwind, but think the S58/Wessex maybe has more usage.
I am aware Mark 1 do the Wessex (I have two). Do they also produce the Westland Whirlwind ?
Hello
Miniwings also make a resin Sikorsky S-55 / H-19:-
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MINI039 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MINI039)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/MINI039.jpg)
It's about 13 quid plus postage though.
Shapeways has some in smaller scales but you could always ask the designer to scale it up for you (most of them are hobbyists as well). Rotors can always be replaced by transparent circles if they are too clunky. Having it done in strong and flexible plastic is the more economical option.
http://www.shapeways.com/product/H9Z966SAX/sikorsky-s-55-1-285-6mm?optionId=56027613 (http://www.shapeways.com/product/H9Z966SAX/sikorsky-s-55-1-285-6mm?optionId=56027613)
(https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_8273431_6374491_1459340734.jpg)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Helicopters are generally higher cost / lower sales items, so aren't usually viable to produce. We'd maybe consider it further down the line but we'd want all the armour done first.
Many thanks to Vic for his sourcing.
I totally agree Leon. Concentrate on the AFVs and the figures !!