This
is the US Navy Mine-Sweeping Helicopter called the Sea Dragon. A three engine
version of the CH-53. This
helicopter has ample capacity to carry the heavy mine-sweeping systems which
are mounted on a special hydrofoil which is dropped into the sea to detect
mines.
Click on
images below to see larger images
Here is
my first Helicopter build straight out of the box. For a 1/72 scale kit, the fit
went together pretty well and created a big scale image.
Paints
used were model Master Acryl, Gunship Grey (FS36118). Rotors, instead of Matt
Black, I used Interior Black (Testors 4767). The under carriage was
finished in Gloss Insignia White. Alclad treatment for the three
engine exhausts.
Prior
to decaling, I gave a coat of Future . Then finished with Testors Semi-Gloss
Clear.
Hope
you like the photos.
Robert Martino
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