Pimp My Helicopter: Grad Students Repaint Army Donated Craft

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In summary, the grad students repainted the helicopter on campus, which used to fly in airshows for the school and was donated by the army. The engine was filled with cement after it was retired. The seats have armor plating and the avionics panels could make for a nice restoration project. The group also added loudspeakers and an iPod with Wagner playing. Suggestions for improvement include adding 18" woofers, new rims, and a pinetree air freshener. However, the cement in the engine was seen as a waste and removing the guns was deemed rude. The project was also considered good practice for a future CSI team.
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We (Grad students) repainted the helicopter we have on campus. Looks pretty nice, but I was lazy and just watched them paint. LOL. I really did not want to paint that day. But I did go to home depot and buy some plexiglas to replace the windows.

The helicopter used to fly in airshows for the school many years ago and was donated by the army. After the army retired it, they filled the engine with cement...yeah...


http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/3185_749312614408_5736845_43421067_2953278_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/3185_749312609418_5736845_43421066_198199_n.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/3185_749312594448_5736845_43421063_7545824_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs029.snc1/3185_749312544548_5736845_43421054_4342932_n.jpg

Nice way to spend last saturday and enjoy the weather though!

The seats have armor plating that slides foward to proctect the sides of your body from bullets as you make a hot landing into the LZ rice patties to shoot charlie.
 
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that's really cool,

those avionics panels make a nice restoration project
 
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Loudspeakers + iPod + Wagner?
 
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mgb_phys said:
Loadspeakers + iPod + Wagner?

it could also benefit from two 18" woofers, and new rims
 
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waht said:
it could also benefit from two 18" woofers, and new rims

Fuzzy dice and one of these:

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2512/pinetreecarairfreshener.gif
 
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Yeah, the "wheels" need some work...otherwise very nice...except for the cement (what a waste).
 
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At least some low profile tires, and I ipod docking station.
 
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WhoWee said:
except for the cement (what a waste).

No kidding. That was just rude of them. They probably took the guns out as well. :grumpy:
 
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WhoWee said:
...except for the cement (what a waste).

Might be good practice for a future CSI team.:smile:
 
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mgb_phys said:
Loudspeakers + iPod + Wagner?
We used to pipe our Walkman into the intercom on our aircraft. No loudspeakers though.
 

1. What is "Pimp My Helicopter: Grad Students Repaint Army Donated Craft"?

"Pimp My Helicopter: Grad Students Repaint Army Donated Craft" is a project in which graduate students are given the opportunity to repaint and customize a helicopter that was donated by the army.

2. Who is involved in this project?

The project involves graduate students from various disciplines, as well as faculty members and experts in aviation and design.

3. What is the purpose of this project?

The purpose of this project is to provide hands-on experience for graduate students in repainting and customizing a helicopter, as well as promoting creativity and collaboration among different fields of study.

4. How will the helicopter be used after it is repainted?

The helicopter will be used for promotional and educational purposes, such as airshows and demonstrations, to showcase the skills and creativity of the graduate students and their contribution to the project.

5. What are the potential benefits of this project?

This project can provide valuable experience and skills for the graduate students involved, as well as promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. It also allows for the repurposing and promotion of a donated helicopter that would otherwise go unused.

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