V-22 Osprey

[Scooterman]

IIRC, the white topped machines are for the Prez and the others are for reporters, staff and of course the sunglass wearing, UMP toting Secret Service.

[Joe C-P]

I started to do a QTR a couple of years ago like in the pic below, I'm using a Transall instead as my base kit.  Problem is I cut plastic to how I envisioned it from the picture and I think I've got it too short.  What ever happens though I'll need a minimum of 6" or 152mm between the rotor centers when they're in lift mode but like a number of my other projects I had underway before my house move, it's packed away still --- somewhere.

I started working on hacking together a couple of 1/700 V-22s from WEM to make something similar. One of these days I'll get back to the hobby room and finish it.

[LemonJello]

Once I've gotten my USCG white/orange V-22 on the shelf (haven't started it yet.  maybe after the move?) I think I'll do up another -22 in HMX white top livery - I think I can cobble the markings I need from my -46 and -53 kits.

[anthonyp]

Once I've gotten my USCG white/orange V-22 on the shelf (haven't started it yet.  maybe after the move?) I think I'll do up another -22 in HMX white top livery - I think I can cobble the markings I need from my -46 and -53 kits.

The USCG V-22 does indeed look nice  



Not quite done yet, but almost there (more here).  Looking forward to yours.

I've been thinking about picking up one of those Italeri VH-71 kits to use the decals on my own VV-22 as well.

[LemonJello]

That is sweet.  Where did you get the USCG markings?  

When I build mine, I was thinking about having the ramp down with a zodiac boat ready for launch and may be some life raft canisters on wing pylons?

[anthonyp]

Those marking were extras from Anigrand (I ordered about five extra sets when I purchased their XV-15 kit) and custom made decals (ie, home made).  You can also get good markings for USCG if you can find the 1/144 Revell HC-130 kit.

[Jschmus]

There are also USCG decals in the Revell 1/72 HH-65.

[Shasper]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/06/08/342926/boeing-says-aw101-one-of-its-three-options-for-vxx.html

And now it's official - there really may be a VV-22

[LemonJello]

OK, after I effect repairs to the AV-22 (rough handling by the movers left it in three major pieces), I have three -22 kits in the stash.  As of now, I'm thinking they'll be marked as follows:

Standard USMC battle taxi grays (Flying Leatherneck's decals)
USCG orange/white (Fireball Models decals)
HMX-1 gloss olive/white top VIP transport (scavenge decals from -46 and -53 kits)

I have my eye on some CanMilAir decals to do up a yellow/red Canadian SAR Osprey, but I'll need to get another kit (not a problem).

[GTX]

And here I was thinking all real world V-22s were basic grey...



Regards,

Greg

[Stargazer]

The Bell Boeing logo on the side indicates that this is one of the YV-22A FSD prototypes painted as a demonstrator for the MV-22A, not a real full-fledged production model.

[PR19_Kit]

But isn't it the most AMAZING looking thing when it's all folded up?  

I have the guts of a Hobbycraft one and the parts break-down would enable you to do that, but the kit is woefully inadequate in most other areas.

And Stargazer, please can you slow your multi-image avatar down a tad, I'd like to actually SEE the various types you have in there! 

[GTX]

The Bell Boeing logo on the side indicates that this is one of the YV-22A FSD prototypes painted as a demonstrator for the MV-22A, not a real full-fledged production model.

Still doesn't change my comment!

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Speaking of V-22 whiffs, anyone remember these:












Regards,

Greg

Did a 'google search' for V-22's and found these..... Wonder why I'd be looking at Osprey's  

Ian

[PR19_Kit]

Did a 'google search' for V-22's and found these..... Wonder why I'd be looking at Osprey's  

Ian[/color]

Could it be something to do with that big heavy box in my hallway?