Calling all V-22 Osprey experts

[Tiger331]

 

Hi Folks,

 

I'm currently researching the possibility of building a USAF or USMC V-22 Osprey in 1:72 scale using the Hasegawa kit. The issue is that the only kit that seems to be readily available is a JGSDF variant and I'm wondering if this would be OK ?. I dare say there are differences in the 'lumps and bumps' that adorn the various sub-variants (MV-22 etc) but are they all, essentially, the same or do I need to look out for a specific boxing ?.

 

Thanks in advance

[Robert]

Have you checked out the Hasegawa instruction sheets for the Osprey, they are useful to know about 'lumps and bumps' https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/search?typ1_c=102&cat=&state=&sold=0&sortid=0&searchkey=V-22&spage=1&Make=Hasegawa

 

Regards

Robert

[meindert]

may be worthwhile also while building checking out the IPMS.NL  Osprey walk around here:

 

 

https://www.ipms.nl/walkarounds/walkaround-helicopters/1556-walkaround-v22-osprey

 

[Robertone139]

Hasegawa's Ospreys plastic is the same for all.

[Ad-4N]

I built the JASDF version from Hasegawa OOB.  Very enjoyable.

 

https://imgur.com/gallery/Bgi7xgY
 

 

[Gmat]

Sprue J has the USAF CV-22 specific parts. Besides the USAF kit, this JASDF kit also has that sprue.

 

USAF kit.

https://www.1999.co.jp/10242474

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hasegawa-02074-cv-22b-osprey-us-air-force--225816

 

JASDF kit.

https://www.1999.co.jp/10287998

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hasegawa-02121-cv-22b-osprey-jasdf--533504

 

Recently photos of the CV-22 show some extra antennas. Look at recent photos of the ones at Yokota and Mildenhall. 

Yokota pics.

http://www.t-net.ne.jp/~keally/CV-22Osprey/CV-22Osprey.html

 

Grant

 

 

Edited November 25, 2020 by Gmat
corrections

[f111guru]

On 11/22/2020 at 5:43 AM, Tiger331 said:

 

Hi Folks,

 

I'm currently researching the possibility of building a USAF or USMC V-22 Osprey in 1:72 scale using the Hasegawa kit. The issue is that the only kit that seems to be readily available is a JGSDF variant and I'm wondering if this would be OK ?. I dare say there are differences in the 'lumps and bumps' that adorn the various sub-variants (MV-22 etc) but are they all, essentially, the same or do I need to look out for a specific boxing ?.

 

Thanks in advance

Seems most have given you the information needed for your build. These were taken some years ago and missed the last open house so I don't know what modifiications were done over the years. These should get you started.

Hope these get you started on your way.

 

All The Best,

Ron VanDerwarker

[Billy54]

Not a MV-22 expert nor do I know the difference between the US and Japanese versions however the US version seems to available on e-bay right from sellers in the US and Japan. A couple of months ago, I picked up a couple of the US Ospreys from sellers in Japan (around $60.00 US including shipping).. Hope that helps.

[salomon]

Awesome camo

Edited November 26, 2020 by Mike
Removing massive photo-quote. please use the bottom "Reply to topic" box, rather than repeating a whole host of pictures.

[72modeler]

HLJ shows the 1/72 MV-22B kit E41 for $27.34 USD- they show them to be out of stock but can be ordered, You could check to see what shipping costs would be- they have announced a low-cost small airmail packet  option is available.

Mike

[Planebuilder62]

Black Dog  sell a hydraulics and sensor pack to allow a CV-22 to be built.

Regards Toby

[tweeky]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235075720231?epid=28060765250&hash=item36bb9ad427:g:MYIAAOSwHTxkozfE&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwLkI%2Be0CTW3YuKZ%2Bb4xTHUC9crtvUa0f31haDfMOR4rVAczlCviauIUdWTMol%2Fu51D4VXJ9oydfVWnJ1vVQWPnd7Jeq2HYbWTgynR6kT8yvmFKlUuxWud5H3dDudHvYNbIiggjrhTS4eP9dmgGETrbodI7khV0PR2rj3pdZnDNXYFwBtZoP7EA039igIu7TT3vMX1DfYuaxrJB4uV%2F7V8Ck6tG2rwG0qLN2X0c43EAbry8pt2ZJFKbWUi5wg4FFLYg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-rH1ZXBYg

[Julien]

If building a USAF one pick a time frame and a picture and build from there as the Lumps, Bumps and antenna seem to change a lot