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Charles JonesGot this a few weeks ago from oldmodelkits.com . The plan is to add the M-21 system and a 540 rotor blade to make an HH-1K from HAL-5. I need to find the GAU-2B/A miniguns and black decals for the NAVY, BUNO, and Star and Bar. I spent almost 3 years as an AO3 with the Bluehawks and helped with the first restoration of NW307 at NAWS China Lake. Once I get this started I'll start posting pics.
12 August 2012, 07:28
Tim Vereeckehi HCS-5! sounds like a very interesting project and looking forward to the pictures. Are you aware of following decal sheet from Fireball?
US Navy HA(L)-3 Seawolves (F.. Modelworks FMD-xx-35, 1:35)
12 August 2012, 07:32
Charles JonesYes, I may be getting that one for the stenciling. I'm going to have to get a Hog kit and rob it for the M-21 system, it looks like the hard part is going to be finding the miniguns. If I can't then the LAU-3's will come off the pylons as we flew with just the weapon mounts. Fortunately I found some pics I took around 86 of the mounts and I think I can make the M60 Kline mounts.
When this popped up for sale it was before my payday and I was biting my nails hoping that no one would notice it before I could grab it for myself. Even though my wife told me to cool it for a while with the models she understood why I got it when I told her how rare it is.
12 August 2012, 07:45