Global Scale Modeller

Hi there this is my late entry into the Build! I was hoping to have something started much sooner but as we all say life got in the way.
Hoping my first ISM build goes well, I will keep it quite basic.
The HobbyBoss 1/72 HH-60H Rescue Hawk (Early Version)

Box Art


Instructions: This is my first Hobby Boss kit and the instructions layout was interesting to see but still reasonably easy to follow

Sprue Shots, Not bas detail for a 1/72 kit a few pin marks inside body will check which is visible and remove those. The clear sprues in good condition but not sure how to handle painting the wipers, which are part of the clear molding.










A Little History
HH-60H Seahawk


An HH-60H deploying a SAR swimmer:
The HH-60H was developed beginning in September 1986 with a contract for the first five helicopters. The variant's first flight occurred on 17 August 1988. The HH-60H was developed in conjunction with the US Coast Guard's HH-60J. Deliveries of the HH-60H began in 1989. The variant earned initial operating capability in April 1990.[11] The HH-60H's official DoD and Sikorsky name is Seahawk, though it has been called "Rescue Hawk".[12]
Based on the SH-60F, the HH-60H is the primary combat search and rescue (CSAR), naval special warfare (NSW) and anti-surface warfare (ASUW) helicopter. It carries a variety of defensive and offensive sensors making it one of the most survivable helicopters in the world. Sensors include a FLIR turret with laser designator and the Aircraft Survival Equipment (ASE) package including the ALQ-144 Infrared Jammer, AVR-2 Laser Detectors, APR-39(V)2 Radar Detectors, AAR-47 Missile Launch Detectors and ALE-47 chaff/flare dispensers. Additionally, airframe improvements in engine exhaust deflectors provide infrared thermal reduction reducing the threat of heat-seeking missiles. The HH-60H can carry up to four AGM-114 Hellfire missiles on an extended wing using the M299 launcher and a variety of cabin and port window mounted guns including M60D, M240, GAU-16 and GAU-17/A machine guns.
The HH-60H's standard crew is pilot, copilot, an enlisted crew chief, and two door gunners. The HH-60H is operated by Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS) squadrons with a standard dispersal of four F-models and three H-models. In Iraq, HH-60Hs were used by the Navy, assisting the Army, for MEDEVAC purposes and special operations missions.[citation needed] As the Navy transitions its Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS) squadrons to the MH-60S, remaining HH-60Hs are being transferred to its East and West coast special operations squadrons (HSC-84 and HSC-85, respectively).

Crew 4 - Pilot, Co-pilot & 2 flight-engineers/door-gunners
Engines 2 Two General Electric T700-GE-401-C 1,900 hp engines
Dimensions L - 17.1m W (rotorspan) - 14.1m H - 4.4m
Weights 6,114 kg (empty) 9,967 kg (max loadout)
Max Speed 296 kph
Range 463 km
Armament 2 gun ports (port/starboard) :
7.62mm machine guns/miniguns and/or.50 machine guns
AGM-114 Hellfires
GCAL-50 Gatling Guns
Maverick missiles
70mm FFAR rocket pods
AIM-92 Stingers
Avionics AN/AAQ-16 FLIR
AN/ARN-148 Omega/VLF navigation
M-130 chaff/flare dispensers
AN/ALQ-144 IR jammer
AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System
Radar / Laser warning receivers
Ring-laser inertial navigation system
Global positioning system
Doppler navigation system
TACAN
KG-10 map display unit
Weather avoidance radar
Automatic flight control system

Potential weathering dream. I will post walkround shots along with progress.

UPDATE 1

Have made a little progress with some pre-assembly and removed parts for cockpit, just waiting on more primer and paint.


started work on pin marks that will be visible thru doors.

Interior Reference shots. I might try and fabricate some coms cords like in reference photo.

Hey, better late than never.

Welcome aboard! I like this kit. Didn't know the Boss made one. Such excellent surface detail. Have fun with the build.

Russ

Great work so-far and the reference photographs are fantastic, this should be a quality build when done so im looking forward to more updates

Tom

That's a great start and some nice reference pics there. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out

Update 2

Have buttoned up the cockpit and did some weathering. Not 100% on finish but I am happy with the result all the same. 1/72 proving to be a challenge, all part of the fun.

Close ups






Cockpit in and gluing up fuselage. Had a bit of trouble with airbrush when looking at some pre-shading practice will fix before 1st coat.

Looks great, nice work painting what seems to be a cockpit with limited detail.

Looking at the box art it's funny how it's titled 'Rescue Hawk' but the image shows it delivering death

True True.. very ironic

yes not much detail. I want to build a 1/48 Black Hawk at some stage and will look out for a good review. Being my first SIG Im in for the experience and fun.

Great progress. This has to be one of my favourite helicopter designs.

Awesome model!
Good luck with your build

Update 3

Have now began some some small parts and masking up the windows and any other parts not wanting to spray. I am finding out a lot about working on 1/72 scale models and finding that even though there is limited detail on this model it still is fiddly and at times frustrating, maybe this is a chopper thing with some small parts etc...However push on.

started masking and working on some more seams and gaps


Windows and doors prepped

base coated blades shaft etc ( notice the seam lines will need to go back and sand and paint again)

Blades painted ready to attach

painting first stage. I have chosen to use up some of my Tamiya paint nowas my initial thought was to use Barley Grey in the Vallejo rang but it turned out to be too dark. This colour was a mix of XF 80 and XF23. I got the grey with a hint of blue that I was after.


On a side note I watched The Guardian the other night and now very keen to do a coast guard version in 1/48 scale

The colour looks spot on.

Great work gav

nice work Gav

looks really nice



Shane

Another Update

Had a good weekend on the bench

Have done some gluing.. small parts and began some detail painting



In my next installment will have done detailing and lay down a gloss for decals

Gav, your Rescue Hawk is looking sweet. Nice detail for a 1/72 scale bird....the rotor head looks terrific.
Good to see some paint getting on it. Keep up the good work.
Bill.

Update 5

Got heaps done over the last few days and on the homeward stretch.
I achieved detail painting, decals and some weathering. The next stage is to tidy up some weathering and look at a base.

A little bleed on the windows but an easy fix





decals going on..no problems, these decals were a dream





Weathering started. I have experemented using a watery was of finish colour to achieve a faded look on decals











Having fun with this build still, always improving my skills, but more to perfect and learn.

That is great work mate.

looks top notch mate

really cool


shane

Awesome build. I love eat. Great work buddy.

Very cool buddy.

Looks great in the grey.