[Cavtanker]

Could it carry a M-48 Patton? That's quite a lift for helo.

[ChairmanMilo]

Originally Posted by sniperUK

Why have the S58/Wessex and Chinook on the list? Corgis Wessex is just about perfect and their Chinook has lots of life in it yet more of both these to come I think.

You are absolutely correct, sniperUK. What with the Corgi S58/Wessex mold being one of their newest, let's hope they pump out some new releases soon.

The Chinook is also a good mold. It would be nice to see some new releases and later variants, however. Corgi hasn't released a new Chinook since 2006.

It's not on the list, but I'd kill for a CH-54 Tarhe! It was the US Army's heavy hauler which dropped BLU-82 Daisy cutters making instant landing zones in the thick jungle. It could carry two UH-1 Huey's at the same time, any tank in the US Army and almost any USAF aircraft except monsters like the B-52 plus SEA containers filled with goodies. It had an adaptable pod which could carry a mobile command and control post, repair shop, blood bank, air conditioned surgery room or 45 combat ready troops! Amazing contraption!

That is a good point - it's not too late for it to be added. I'll ask for the Army Mule option to be replaced with the CH-54 Tarhe.

[sniperUK]

Originally Posted by ChairmanMilo

You are absolutely correct, sniperUK. What with the Corgi S58/Wessex mold being one of their newest, let's hope they pump out some new releases soon.

The Chinook is also a good mold. It would be nice to see some new releases and later variants, however. Corgi hasn't released a new Chinook since 2006.

That is a good point - it's not too late for it to be added. I'll ask for the Army Mule option to be replaced with the CH-54 Tarhe.

You never know what Corgi has in mind for these models.

[ChairmanMilo]

I've asked for a couple of changes to be made that won't alter our results so far.

For the record: Easy Model has decent pre-built releases of the CH-46 Sea Knight (D, E and F variants), the H-34 Choctaw, the UH-60A Black Hawk in 1:72 scale. However, as they are not diecast, I would not imagine that most members would care. Their releases are always very light (obviously) and they always seem to have a glossy finish.

Corgi has a UH-60 Black Hawk (dated mold, no new releases since 2006), CH-47 Chinook (good mold, lots of potential for development), and the H-34 Choctaw (new mold, lots of development potential there) in 1:72 scale. If Corgi overcomes its recent troubles and their (new?) development team decides to focus on their excellent CH-47 and H-34 molds, I would imagine we'd all be very happy.

Forces of Valor has one UH-60 Black Hawk out in 1:72, but seeing as Forces of Valor doesn't exactly churn out a multitude of releases of the same mold, we can't count on them to release any other variants or unique liveries.

[Rush104]

Another one that is not on this list, but would be cool, is the Kaman HH-43 Husky.

[Tundra04]

ANY of the -53 variants would be fine with me. However, an MH-53 from Hurlburt would be really nice!




Note: Pictures from af.mil

[ChairmanMilo]

Sorry I didn't add the CH-53 to this poll - there just wasn't room for the big sucker!

I did add it to the naval helicopter poll though... I voted for the older "Jolly Green Giant", being a sucker for Vietnam War subjects. The Sea Stallion rocks too, though. I hope we see one of the big companies release one in the future (I imagine that in 1:72 it would take up as much room as a B-17!).

[Paladin18]

Voted for the sleek and mean UH-60 Black Hawk.

[convair]

What!!!!! No S-55 /H-19 Whirlwind?????? , Anyone here ever seen “Battle Taxi” when you where growing up? and what about the S-51? , Lots of Air Forces & Navies as well as Airlines flew both of them so there’s loads of color schemes , Hueys, Hinds, H-60s are nice but how about some 50’s-60’s Choppers, the H-21 in USAF red & yellow Artic Rescue markings would be nice or one of the Edwards AFB support H-21s w/ Day-Glo orange would be great as well,
Cheers ,

[FlyByWire]

I'm desperately in need of carrier based helicopters to join my navy jets from CW and HW.
Corgi made a few, but I think that HW can do a better job.
CW could surprise us with some prop driven planes like a Skyraider and a Hawkeye.........