Black ops Tomahawk/Vertol

[WildBill]

I was going to reveal this after the dio story but I can't wait.......
Here is a how to on making your own Black ops Tomahawk.
Basically I tried to revert the basic airframe to look more like a Boeing Vertol 107 or CH46 Seaknight as you Americans may know it. I had the privelege of flying a Vertol for 7 months during a short logging stint recently.

Basic Tomahawk from Ebay;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0292.jpg

I cut out the missle recesses because the idea of my aircraft is that is is based on the Tomohawk but lightned by removing unecessary ordinance. This thing needs to be fast and strong for night ops.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0293.jpg

Fixing the mess created on the inside after the plastic welding;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0294.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0295.jpg

[WildBill]

I also decided to remove the subfloor and leave what would be just the fuselage ribs on a real Vertol. This also eliminates one of my pet peeves about the original Tomahawk. The floor was too high.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0301.jpg

I then added the fron window on the left;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0302.jpg

and what would be the crew door on the right;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0303.jpg

Next some PSP to block off the lower section.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0307.jpg

[WildBill]

Blocking off the stupid tail rotor. Why a dual rotored helicopter needs a tail rotor was beyond me even in 1986....I mean that's the whole [point of two rotor systems!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0306.jpg

Guess what these are for!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0304.jpg

BAM! instant cool
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0309.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0308.jpg

[WildBill]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0310.jpg

Some paint and glue and satin camo patterns
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0313.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0314.jpg
The fuselage sides just clip on so they can be removed for interior photos.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0316.jpg

[WildBill]

I have since added a clear coat and some weathering so more shots to come.
Enjoy

[Outrider]

Wow, that is an awesome vehicle mod....great ideas used to create an awesome end product. Flawless work Wild Bill! :eek:

[Hammerfel]

I want one of those so bad. :)

[fifthconspiracy]

Wow! Very nicely done. I love how you removed some of the non-realistic parts of the hasbro tomahawk... and the gunner windows and covers for the crew compartment... nicely done.

The paint looks great, can't wait to see a finished product.

[Urban Saboteur]

Any final shots of this bad boi in action? :D
Very cool work WB.

[Recoil84]

:eek: That is amazing!

Great work and great how to! I didn't think you could improve on the Tomahawk but you've proven me wrong!

What are the fuselage covers made out of?

[WildBill]

[QUOTE=Recoil84]:eek: That is amazing!

Great work and great how to! I didn't think you could improve on the Tomahawk but you've proven me wrong!

What are the fuselage covers made out of?[/QUOTE]

I will have more pics soon. I'm still waiting for one more engine cover to come in from Ebay.

The fuselage panels are made with 7075 aircraft aluminum.....oh you mean on my model, styrene plastic. lol

[Rambo]

Delicioso!!!! :cool:

where are the mini guns from?

[WildBill]

[QUOTE=Rambo]Delicioso!!!! :cool:

where are the mini guns from?[/QUOTE]

I made them out of copper tubing and styrene plastic. It was very difficult to drill the holes.

[Rambo]

Wow!! What a piece of art have you made. Kuddos for you.

[Tracker]

That is incredible.

[Dune Echo]

Fantastic job. I wish PTE or Marauder John would make something like that.

[WildBill]

MMMkay. here is the finished product.
The pictures are a bit uninspiring today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0398.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0386.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0394.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/rabfan/covert/DSC_0393.jpg

[Da Talent]

That really looks great. I am extremely impressed. Thanks for the inspiration and nice job sir.

[wildbill73]

A really cool custom man!!!!

[guiltridden]

That looks amazing nice work!

[Rambo]

Is it finished?

[Otto the Otter]

[QUOTE=Rambo]Is it finished?[/QUOTE]
Go to http://www.cobrastickers.com and look in their gallery section, you'll see a picture of it down at the bottom.

[Agent Viper]

That is a incredible piece of work