[MOD] Fabi_Bo's Heli-Hangar

[Fabi_Bo]

Hello forum,

I've been registered here for a while now and have mostly been a silent reader...

Now the time has come, and I'm starting my own thread here to show you some of the things I build with the colorful bricks.

First up is the "MH-60T Jayhawk" of the U.S. Coast Guard. Information and pictures of the real aircraft can be found here on Wikipedia.

The model is a slightly modified replica based on the instructions from Brickmania. Nevertheless, I wanted to show it to you.

Let's start with a view from all sides:

 

 

The model, just like the original, can fold the rotor and the tail boom together in order to be stored in a space-saving manner, for example on ships or in smaller hangars:

 

The crew consists of a pilot and co-pilot, the winch operator who also serves as a paramedic, and a rescue swimmer with diving equipment (from left to right). The helicopter's cargo also includes a stretcher, various medical devices, life vests, a lifebuoy, a rescue buoy, and a signal flare:

 

To successfully carry out "Search and Rescue" missions even in difficult conditions, the helicopter has a radar at the front (which also gives the helicopter its nickname "Jayhawk"), a thermal imaging camera and searchlights and various antennas to ensure communication. In addition, a total of three external fuel tanks are mounted on the sides to achieve increased flight duration.

 

I'm considering whether to further enhance this (and subsequent models) with stickers/decals.

However, I must say I already quite like the look as it is, even though small details are difficult to implement without stickers.

As mentioned at the beginning, my modifications are minimal, such as the built-in markings on the main rotor and the radio antenna on the right side of the tail boom. I'm considering building the cockpit glass using transparent bricks and cheese slopes, similar to the other MH/UH-60 versions from Brickmania.

I hope you like the model as much as I do! Comments, questions, or (improvement) ideas are welcome!

Currently, two more helicopters are waiting in the hangar to be finished (although they are "only" modifications of existing models). As soon as I have all the parts, I will of course present them here.

Best regards, Fabian

Edited 1 hour ago by Fabi_Bo
Images not working, now fixed