Helicopters and models (Thereof).

[Treg]

Scale Models

Can anyone give me advice on where to buy quality scale models: Pumas and S76 specifically. Thanks

[Bravo73]

Try a search, specifically with the username 'Lu Zuckerman'. Lu was very much into his models (before he left this place for a better place).

RIP Lu.


Edited to add: I've just done the legwork for you. Here's the original thread:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122074


HTH,

B73




Thanks B73.
I've now merged the threads.
Heliport

[Coconutty]

No S76's or Puma's but for collectors in general there are some nice UK MD 902 die cast models available, marked up in various paint schemes including Virgin HEMS, Wiltshire Police / Air Ambulance, West Midlands Police, Kent Air Ambulance, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, and even an MD902 LUH ( That'll be an interesting one for the experts to talk about on the Antiques Roadshow in years to come ! )

Richmond Toys

[dunnarunna]

www.nbmodeltronics.co.uk

Made me a nice AS365 recently, good service and the finish matches the original very well.

[Kopterman]

Originally Posted by Treg

Can anyone give me advice on where to buy quality scale models: Pumas and S76 specifically. Thanks

If you want something designed and custom made, try Fluid Creative Services and ask for Nathan Daniels [phone].

[Spheriflex]

Scale model

After the CHC take-over and losing all Dauphins in The Netherlands, we decided to get a model as a reminder of a great period!!
So we had a Dauphin model made scale 1:30, Mahogany and original colors and registration. On the photo you still see the gear hanging out, but they corrected that before delivery (we first got photo's from all sides to see if it was good, before processing the order).
The adress: www.pilots-station.com



Good details like antenna's Hoist+hook temp probe.

Minimum order was 10 pcs, we ended up ordering 24, the cost (including shipping) was just under 100 euro.

[Canuck Guy]

S-76 model kits?

Been scouring the internet for any sort of model I can put together myself but can't find a single one anywhere. Sure tons of those expensive wood or resin ones about, but none in kit form.

Anyone know of any out there? Just a little desk-top kinda thing is all I'm after.

[dmanton300]

There isn't one I'm afraid. There was a 1/72 resin one from Hong Kong Creations Workshop which wasn't overly expensive but that was four or so years ago, and not aimed at the casual buyer. Not likely to be one any time soon as civvy helos don't get kitted much (EC-135/145 of recent aside)and the S-76 doesn't have much of a military pedigree.

[212man]

You could always try one of these:

http://www.v-eastonline.com/SikorskyS76.htm

Might look out of place on the office desk though!

[JagRigger]

One of the East Europeam manufactuers ( Legato ) have been promising one for a while - still nothing confirmed though.

This is the response I had, via Hannants;

In response to your question I have this reply from Czech Rep.....

"S-76 kit should be a resin model which he is preparing in
collaboration with MiKu models.
This S-76 model is not yet finished and he is not sure when they will
complete it"

Regards

Please join the queue !

A 139 would be nice too...........

[Ascend Charlie]

I paid US$100 for a lovely wooden/resin 76B from the late Lu Zuckerman, who got it from somewhere else. He also sent me an A109 plastic kit, which looks pretty swish now that International Hog Driver painted it up for me.

[ShyTorque]

This thread reminded me I've still got one of those Hong Kong GFS S-76 kits in the top cupboard. Here it is!



And I also found the 1:48 HK GFS S-70 kit which I bought at the same time.



They've been here almost ten years now; I'll probably get round to building them any minute now...

[Capt Hollywood]

I had a wooden model made by www.allwoodwings.com who I believe are based in SE Asia. I think it cost around US$200. Very happy with the quality, build time was around 10 weeks.

Cheers,

CH

[S76airmedical]

Bell Desk Models

Hi

I'm new here

I recognize your Jet Ranger model. They used to be made in my home town here in Ohio, USA back in the late 80's to early 90's. There were two companys; Precise Models and Rollen Plastics. Both Companys are OOB. I knew the owner of Precise models. It just so happend that a good friend of mine bought the Precise Model building so I had the opportunity to obtain many of the helicopter models unassembled that they use to make. I have several garbage bags full of the different 1/30th scale Bells. Bell 206, 206L, UH-1D/H. 214A/B, 222B/UT, 412, 212. I figured out a way to make the bell 407. I even have some rare Sikorsky, Hughes and Boing Vertols. I build the Bell models with compllete customized interiors than the original way they were made.molded. The Jet Ranger and Long Ranger have the correct seating, controls and enclosed cabin with rear bulkhead and overhead ceiling. I even made custom decals for the control panels. There are many parts that I have top scratch build as many parts were not available.

I am currently working on 206's, 206L's, 407's, UH-1Hs, a 412, a 214B and a 222B.

I would love to see some pics of your model collection. Could you post more picture or fell free to drop me an email.
[email protected]

I'm currently doing some custom builds for some customers. I'll try and post some pics of the progress being made.

Here's part of my web page if you care to have a look.
The Aeromedical Post - Desk Models

Also, if anyone is interested in any models, let me know.
FYI. This is not my full time job and I am only able to do models on the weekends.
Cheers
John
USA

[mtoroshanga]

Try Modelbuffs,have had a great Bristow Tiger and an Alouette 3 done exactly as I wanted them.

[bolkow]

Large desktop models

Does anybody know of a source where I might acquire a largeish desktop modle of a helicopter. I am not looking for the wooden mahogany ones but the type you sometimes see at seminars and the like, in the two to three foot range body wise? The type the manufacturers themselves use for advertising? Any that would have internal details and the like? I cannot seem to find any source for these at all, am after an EC135T.2+

[J.A.F.O.]

If you're after a T2, have you asked Eurocopter?

[bolkow]

to be honest it never occurred to me that the manufacturer might be able to help, thank you.

[Brilliant Stuff]

I am not at work but ECUK use an Italian company if I am not mistaken, they ain't cheap.

Have you googled it?

[aerolearner]

Try with them:

Piazzai Models
Carlo Bardelli

They might not have a 1:10 EC135 in their catalogue right now, but I think they would be able to make one on request.