GS finally gave in

[panzergator]

The Gator State finally yielded to necessity and added two AH56 Cheyenne attack helicopter battalions to its arsenal. One S67 battalion will fill out the 3-battalion brigade, which will be followed by several AH64 Apache battalions. GS will also add a couple lift battalions for airmobile operations. Meanwhile, Acquisitions Branch will continue to fill out ground battalions with necessary combat support and support vehicles.

[madman]

Source of the AH56 please?

[chrisswim]

Counterfeit Manufacturing Ltd.
The GS is almost ready to start conquering the world and UIN. Be aware of the GEF, Gator Expeditionary Force, pronounced ‘Jif’.

[MechCommander]

The Gator State finally yielded to necessity and added two AH56 Cheyenne attack helicopter battalions to its arsenal. One S67 battalion will fill out the 3-battalion brigade, which will be followed by several AH64 Apache battalions. GS will also add a couple lift battalions for airmobile operations. Meanwhile, Acquisitions Branch will continue to fill out ground battalions with necessary combat support and support vehicles.

Did you get them through thingiverse?

[Gazza]

I certainly don't want to answer for Panzergator but there's a 1/285th AH-56 Cheyenne available on Shapeways - it's by Kokoda Trail Models.

I must admit that I initially misread the initial post and was looking for the RAH-66 Comanche

[panzergator]

Free stl file from Thingiverse. Son printed them for me for the price of 3 bottles of resin. I use one, he gets the other two. AH56s support my MBT70/XM803 battalions from same source. This is FUN! Working to get XM723. That one I have to commission, along with XM800(T). I've been asking GHQ for this stuff for years, but gotten none of it. I understand why, 3D is the only way I can get it. M8s coming soon

Not interested in forming an expeditionary force. Just don't want to be turned into a damned "dom" by CofC. "If you want peace, prepare for war!"

While XM803 was originally an austere version of MBT70, with cdr's station M85 replacing the hideaway 20mm cannon and other limited functionality, GS builds full-function MBT70 but eliminates 20mm for the M83 50cal (we designate it M70A1). Later versions may opt for 120mm main gun. We shall see. Disadvantage is no CHOBHAM armor.

There is an RAH66 stl file available, which is being considered, but not a priority.

[redleg]

It's good to hear from the Gator State! We thought about sending some scouts over to see what you were up to, but we didn't want to lose any scouts! You gotta post some pics of your new stuff when you get a chance. It would be cool to see those birds!

[MechCommander]

I was worried about what happened to the Gator State but I’m happy to see that their alright, New Canada needs new Allies and trading partners these days.

[panzergator]

Working on the pics issue, but have to work on painting issue first. Chris has some pics if he's inclined to post. Have to find 4-blade rotors. And Cheyenne had a pusher prop rather than a tail rotor.

I've been around, but not a soccer fan and don't do the Micronauts. And I am busy planning my 3D acquisitions, negotiating contracts and delivery dates with my 3D printer son.

[MechCommander]

Well I’m any case welcome back GS, I’m looking forward to doing business with you.

[chrisswim]

GS AH Vanguard, wait for the heavy stuff.

[redleg]

YES!!!! Those look very cool! I can't wait to see them all painted up and ready to kill stuff!

[MechCommander]

Time to start working on my AH-1 Sea Cobras for the RCN got at least 10 of them printed though only 6 are operational the rest are under repairs as the supports that where printed on the helicopters was to close or in some cases moulded in with the landing gear and it broke of its supports.

[panzergator]

Mech, do you use a filament printer or a resin printer? My son has both, but the resin printer produces more, faster, and a smoother product, if you can swing it.

There are handling precautions to consider with the resin one. And the filament printers need a hood and vent to control particulates in the air. My son's resin printer will produce 37 tank hulls in two hours. It's certainly an interesting process. The print is upside down, with the product hanging from the plate like bats, periodically dipping down for another layer, rising to let it form and solidify, then going back in for another layer.

[MechCommander]

I don’t have a 3D printer but my local library has one. It looks like a filament printer.