I did plan to have the real model photographed properly, but there was a lockdown, so I had to make do with renderings.

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is the largest heavy-lift cargo helicopter in the United States Marine Corps, and is one of the 10 biggest heavy lift helicopters in the world. Given that the original model (V-22 Bell-Boeing Osprey) and the first alternate model I designed of this set (Boeing Chinook CH-47) are also among the that top 10, it's only fitting that Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is selected for an alternate model.

 

Similar to the previous 42113 alternative model, this MOC also comes in two versions: Motorized and Manual. The Motorized version allows the blades to be powered by the Simple Hub in the middle of the fuselage, while the Manual version has a knob behind the cockpit to drive the blade. Since I did build the model in real life, I know that the drive train works.

 

Description:

Celebrate the next frontier of aerial heavy lift with the Sikorsky C-53K King Stallion! This awesome aircraft behemoth will surely impress both kids aged 11 and up and adult builders.

Feature:

- This replica is packed with a wealth of authentic features, including iconic sideway slanted engine eye, aerodynamic airfoil-shaped side fairing, and port-side tilted rear stabilizers.

- The model also features a realistic neutral color scheme that allows better camouflage and more effective stealth operations.

- Lower the rear ramp and start loading cargos!

- Turn on the switch to bring the model to life and watch the rotors spin!

- Combine with spare parts to rebuild this model into a V-22 Bell-Boeing Osprey or a Boeing Chinook CH-47!

- Experienced builders will enjoy the familiar presence of standard building techniques, including axle blocks, form locks, safety clutches, and marriages. 

 

Rebrickable links:

- Motorized: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96471/nguyengiangoc/42113-c-model-sikorsky-ch-53k-king-stallion-motorized

- Manual: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96501/nguyengiangoc/42113-c-model-sikorsky-ch-53k-king-stallion-manual

 

Photos:

 

 

 

The real Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion:

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 20213 yr by Ngoc Nguyen

Looks very nice. I hope that you didn't celebrate this model with coffee here

 

 

5 hours ago, 1gor said:

I hope that you didn't celebrate this model with coffee here

What does that video have anything to do with the model though 

8 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

What does that video have anything to do with the model though 

Maybe turbulence from your Sikorski did that 

Comparison:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 20213 yr by Ngoc Nguyen

Excellent work! You got the dimensions pretty well done. 👍

This is an excellent model, but why are you needlessly constraining yourself to a that no one else has?

A c-model for a set has purpose if it’s one that’s readily available to the general public. If not, why wouldn’t you just focus on making the best model possible using any and all the parts that you require, instead of using a limited selection of parts from one set?

1 hour ago, sm1995 said:

why are you needlessly constraining yourself to a that no one else has

It's just for fun and to challenge myself . Where's the fun if I can use any part I want? 

 

1 hour ago, sm1995 said:

A c-model for a set has purpose if it’s one that’s readily available to the general public

It's not like the alternate models I made are completely not accessible without the original 42113 set. I already did another alternate model for this 42113 earlier this year, and some people liked it enough to find the parts and build it themselves. I know because they took photos and recorded videos of them doing so. If someone likes my alternate model enough and can afford to gather the parts to build it then they will. 

I even make sure that my design uses as least number of rare or unique parts as possible. The only kind of "rare" parts in this particular model are the battery box, the blades, the #3 and #4 panels in DBG, and the curved panel in DBG. The battery box problem is addressed by the manual version. The blades and #3 #4 panels are widely available on Bricklink. The front curved panel in DBG can be replaced with sth in a different color. 

 

1 hour ago, sm1995 said:

using a limited selection of parts from one set?

The parts from 42113 are not that limiting and in fact are quite versatile for designing a model. It has liftarms of all lengths in LBG except the 13L (which make designing a coherent color scheme a lot easier), lots of gears, panels in different sizes, frames, turntables, mini LAs, etc. I'm barely scratching the surface when it comes to all the possibilities that can come from the parts of 42113. The only limitation of the part list so far is the absence of the 1x1 spacer, but that's not too much of a big problem. Because of such versatility, if the alternates were designed as MOCs there wouldn't be much difference.

I plan to do 3 more alternate models for 42113. The next one is the Erickson Skycrane.

Edited December 30, 20213 yr by Ngoc Nguyen

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

It's just for fun and to challenge myself

That’s the spirit, keep up the good work!

@Ngoc Nguyen you made extraordinary MOC, small and beautiful. You have a right to use every part, notification whatever you want - it us called optimization.

@Ngoc Nguyen I appreciate the well thought out response! I guess I approached this build with a different mindset but I now your understand perspective on C-models. 

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this model, in fact it’s far better than anything I could produce. I was just wondering what you would be capable of building using…well all the parts instead of a select few! But I understand your approach to it, and at the end of the day if this brings you joy then that’s what counts!

You also represented the tilted tail rotor which is typical of Sikorsky designs. And you took time to prepare nice instructions. Thank you sir. Erickson Air Crane should be a good challenge given the limited number of orange parts.

48 minutes ago, Nobricksleft said:

Erickson Air Crane should be a good challenge given the limited number of orange parts

It would be more like a Erickson Air Crane mixed with Sikorsky Tarhe (its former version) because there are not enough orange parts to make the whole thing orange.

Skycrane is an excellent idea!

Seaking and Littlebird are also doable.

I made a Ka-50 with mostly 42113 pieces but used additional pieces so not a c model. 

if you're looking for ideas I'd love to see your take on making a C-model ka-50 @Ngoc Nguyen 

4 minutes ago, roeltheworld said:

if you're looking for ideas I'd love to see your take on making a C-model ka-50

I'm gonna do transport or heavy lift aircrafts only, because I want to them to be consistent with the original model, which is also a transport aircraft, and because transport aircrafts have more space and thus allow the battery box.

My original plan is to do 6 alternate models: 3 real life transport aircraft and 3 fictional transport aircraft. I already got the ideas for the first 3: Chinook, Sikorsky King Stallion, and Erickson Air Crane. For the latter 3, I already have ideas for 2: Spiderman Vulture's Exo-Suit and Dune's Ornithopter. Any suggestion for the last one?

Although not fictional Mi-26! @Ngoc Nguyen

Fictional: the Helo used in The 6th Day (Schwarzenegger movie) http://fireballtim.com/2015/02/20/new-flying-the-future-the-6th-day/

Ornithopter would be epic btw

Btw that vehicle is called a Whispercraft and apparently Kamov has a design similar to it in the K-90: http://aviator.guru/blog/43154141636/K-90---vertolet-buduschego

Edited December 31, 20213 yr by roeltheworld

Another excellent model!
I am amazed at how closely you replicated the design of Chinook and Sikorsky with only such a limited set of parts.
And of course thanks for the quality instructions!

Any suggestion for the last one? AT Hauler

Edited January 1, 20223 yr by Nobricksleft

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