Pimp My Helicopter: Grad Students Repaint Army Donated Craft

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a group of graduate students who repainted a helicopter donated by the army, which is now a project on their campus. Participants share their thoughts on the restoration, modifications, and the helicopter's history, including its previous use in airshows and the cement-filled engine.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions their role in purchasing plexiglass for the helicopter's windows but did not participate in the painting.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm about the avionics panels as a restoration project.
  • Several participants suggest adding loudspeakers and an iPod for music, with varying ideas about the specifics, including woofers and a docking station.
  • Concerns are raised about the cement in the engine, with some participants expressing disappointment over its removal and questioning the decision to fill it with cement.
  • There is a humorous suggestion about adding fuzzy dice and a novelty air freshener to the helicopter.
  • A participant recalls using a Walkman with the intercom on their aircraft, noting the absence of loudspeakers in their experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the helicopter's aesthetic improvements and the potential for further modifications, but there is disagreement regarding the cement in the engine and its implications.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions include assumptions about the helicopter's previous operational status and the appropriateness of the modifications suggested, which remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in aviation restoration projects, military history, or creative modifications to vehicles may find this discussion engaging.

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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...


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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
 
Loudspeakers + iPod + Wagner?
 
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mgb_phys said:
Loadspeakers + iPod + Wagner?

it could also benefit from two 18" woofers, and new rims
 
what 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).
 
At least some low profile tires, and I ipod docking station.
 
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.
 
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.
 

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