MH/AH-6 Littlebird

[Hi Wags here from ED 13]

Hello Everyone, I am highly new to modding for ArmA, and so far I have a lot of learn in front of me, but non the less I have started work on an AH/MH-6 Littlebird for ArmA 3, so far I have put about 12 hours into the model as a result of having a cold and being bored, I am currently in the stages of unwrapping, and adding on the more minor details, such as the fins, and antenna's on top of the air frame, In addition to building on some of the more in-depth detail.

It's also at the stage where I feel as if I can share it's development, and maybe even get a bit of help from others out there, so I can get these thing released.

History of the Aircraft: The MH/AH-6 Little Bird first saw service around 1980, however the service of the aircraft go back to the predecessor model being the OH-6 Cayuse, which saw service during Vietnam as a low flight observation aircraft, used for scouting or marking targets for bigger and heavier aircraft such as the AH-1G Cobra Gunship or UH-1C Huey Gunships. The OH-6 became a prime candidate for the 160th SOAR when SOAR was being activated as it was a small aircraft capable of fast and effective recon capability, the SOAR variant of the OH-6 was designated to the MH/AH-6 Little bird. Much like other SOAR aircraft it first saw proper action in Grenada were used to assisting in evacuating causalities and more than likely deploying ordnance on enemy locations for Special Operation Units. The MH/AH-6 platform saw more aggressive action during Panama where it was used for raids, evacuations, transportation. The most notable use of MH/AH-6’s was during operations in Mogadishu, Somalia, where it was used to insert special operation teams tasked with capturing high value targets within the area, they were further used for medevac operations and close air support.

Purpose of the mod: My aim and purpose for this mod is essentially to make a Littlebird with extended features to that of which you would see with the AH/MH-9 'Humming Bird' in ArmA 3, that's not to say it isn't a great aircraft, but I would like to bring the Littlebird back in all it's glory.

However as this is my first mod, there will be short comings I am sure, but I will always aim to fix and enhance them with time, also as far the accuracy of the air frame goes, I only can use what I see, so there may be a few inaccuracies but hopefully the mod will seem worthwhile with that in mind.

Planned Features:

-Thermal Imaging

-Glass Cockpit (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7976027357_4ac7f8cf0b.jpg) #NOTE: May or may not be used by current AH/MH-6's but I am implementing the cockpit into my bird, as it more than likely would be used by SOAR, seeing they have the latest of tech in their AH/MH 47's and 60's

-Co-Pilot System

-Dynamic Flight

-Different Loadout Variants

-More features to come, or even as requested

About me: As I am new here, may as well share a very small bit about me, I am a 3D Modeler at heart, as far as ArmA goes I love aviation, in the real world I am just a college student studying game design.

I have been wanting to get into the ArmA modding community since 2009, but I never really had the know how or drive to do so up until now. But seeing as my ability to understand programs and the like has increased I feel as if I finally have a foot in the door.

So right now I really only know how to model, but once I am done with the air frame in terms of, mesh, texture, and animation(?), I will start taking the time to learn how to get into ArmA III.

As I said I am open to help, and would really appreciate any that comes my way, hopefully this post in itself does not violate any rules, in regards to the fact I am new here.

Images:

Edited December 22, 2014 by abates56

[acta13 10]

OMG.

look at this lovely one

[TWRoach 15]

[sfod-d_snakebite 80]

Hi dude. Really hope that you will realease them, cause M/AH-9 are a little bit s**t compare to the classic A/MH-6! Keep going!! Good luck!

[DenyWilCo 22]

Loving what I am seeing right now. Good luck with it mate.

[Hi Wags here from ED 13]

Thanks fellas :)

Some more update pics, added the antenna's in addition the back exhaust n stuff ontop I am working on the hooks for the fast rope handle thing.

Expect more updates soon :)

Images:

[Hi Wags here from ED 13]

Special Operation Aviation Studio (SOAS) has invited me along to their team to work on the littlebird there.

So all future updates will be found through their post/announcements.

Feel free to close this topic.

[rimap-p90 15]

I think you are in good hand...

[R0adki11 3949]

Special Operation Aviation Studio (SOAS) has invited me along to their team to work on the littlebird there.

So all future updates will be found through their post/announcements.

Feel free to close this topic.

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