1/35 Academy/MRC UH-60A Dustoff Blackhawk

Gallery Article by Rodrigo Aparicio D (salvador001) on Feb 9 2018

 

      

This is my 1/35th scale Academy/MRC UH-60A Blackhawk Dustoff. I built it representing UH-60A serial 87-24618 from the 2-3 AVN, deployed in Iraq ca.2008. The model was built using a lot of aftermarket sets, especially the Werner Wings UH-60 medevac update set which included the carousel litter system. Eduard Big Ed set, Cobra Company CMWS sensors, Shapeways Wheels, Fireball modelworks rescue hoist, Black ops pilot doors, Werner Wings Blackhawk decal set, and a lot of scratch work was done in the cabin area and exterior parts such as wiring, connectors, mainly using lead wire, styrene plain sheets and rods.

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The model was painted with Testors Model Master acrylic paints.

The main exterior color is U.S. Army Helo Drab (CARC Aircraft Green FS34031), For the interior the main color is Aircraft Interior Black(FS37031), and Dark Gull Gray ( FS36231). Weathering and paint fading was done mixing the main color with shades of gray, OD and greens. Sand effect was made using Tamiya Weathering Sets and sand wash using AK Interactive Yellow Sand Deposit.

This model is dedicated to all the brave crews of the U.S. Army Dustoff community, they are real heroes.

Hope you all enjoy.

Thank you very much!

Rodrigo Aparicio D (salvador001)

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