german Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Hi all I was wondering if there is a kit or a resin AM or whatever you can come up with to make a decent bell 407 helo. im aware of the fujimi and esci 206`s and some kiowas out there that, i think, can be turned on to a 407 with a lot of elbow grease. I also have seen some mahogany stand models that can be an option... any comments? cheers german Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) If you are looking for large scale, there is the old ICM/Revell 1/32 Bell 206/Jet Ranger kit that could be stretched and modified into a 407. It comes up on eBay quite often. You could use the 4-blade rotor off the Academy 1/35 OH-58D, or try and convert it as well. Edited May 4, 2007 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I wish! (1/48 & 1/32) John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
german Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the replies. which way do you think will be the easiest to go, the ranger or the 58D. i got some pics of the kind of modification i'll be making to the kit. it will look something like this: also, do you guys have a good 3view drawing of the 407?, i do have one from bell's site but if there is a better one it will be of great help. cheers german Edited May 15, 2007 by german Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 The OH-58D will give you the 4-blade rotor in 1/35 too. I would start with it. It is much more detailed than the 1/32 Jet Ranger as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 ALRIGHTY! Looking good! Real good! There's bben a few of us who've talked about this here and other boards. But 206L. not 407. Either way, you're going at it the right way. Please keep us posted (with pictures) on your project. I'm currently working on a 222B to 430. I've only cut the body so far. I actually used a ban saw. I think I like your dremel technique better! Way to go! Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
german Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 thanks you guys.. by the way, that is no my 407.... mine is only a project so far. those esci kit pictures were sent by a friend who saw them on another forum, and send them to me as a guidance.. cheers german Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) Actually, looking at it more closely, it may be better to use the OH-58D fuselage and rotor system and the Jet Ranger engine cowling. The cowling on the OH-58D is quite a bit different. 407: OH-58D: How about this for a 3-view drawing? I figured out that if you print it off and enlarge it by 162%, it will be in 1/35 scale. Good luck. Edited May 15, 2007 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Here's the Bell 407 technical info. They have much better drawings now in there information. Low skid, high skid, pop out floats, etc. You can use the three views and detail sections to accurately scratch build. Gino has got you in the right direction which will save you some headaches. If anyone knows how to chop and mod kits. Gino does. He's an insperation and can be a bad influence. I print only the needed drawings pages then scale them to size (1/48 or 1/32) and compare to the actual kit. It's real easy to do. You'll pretty much be within scale to whare you need to be. The difference would be like splitting hairs you'll be that close. Hope this helps. :) John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
german Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) thanks for the heads up guys! ill be getting the ranger by mid june. the kiowa is on order so it will be here next week i guess. in the mean time, let me introduce you to the bird ill be making: cheers german Edited May 16, 2007 by german Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Great to see someone tackle this! Do you have the link to the guy doing that conversion as I would love to see more about how he is doing thing things etc... Something to be aware of id the fuse bulges out just behind the rear door(quite obvious in the pic above). Airmedical thanks for the link to the 407 it looks as though it is off Bell Textron's site. I am looking for the same info on the 206L Longranger etc. Where did you find it as I couldnt, any help appreciated! Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi Anthony, Here ya go! Bell 206L4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks mate, thats brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
german Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 hi all anthony, the pics i have are the ones above and a couple more, i asked and my buddy does not have any idea from where he get the pics as they were in his files for some 4 years.... give me your email and ill send you the rest. cheers german Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hi, thanks! Email sent, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Rather late bump! For some time Scalemates has listed this 1/48 206L-1 set by Top Gun Models. I asked for availability info on Top Gun's Facebook page and they got back to me about half an hour ago: Hi, friends we work on IT. Sorry for long term. Some of projects we restart, Long Ranger II or Bell 407 There may yet be hope for 407 fans! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Now that would be terrific news!! I would love to see a (preferably 1:48) kit of the 206L or 407. Thanks for the heads up Zac! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Happy to be the bearer of potential good news! I'll try and keep on their case 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I'm all in with this. Hope they can pull it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Would like to see family of 1/48 407's. Want to do this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biggu Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 206 B III, 206 L, 407...................... I'm IN for any and all......we NEED a real good 1/48 scale air frame................ what is the latest on the Italeri 206? is there still any hope at all..... it would be a decent start...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) I should point out I'm only interested in a Longranger, but when they mentioned the 407 to me I figured I owed it to 407 fans everywhere to pass on that little tidbit! Edited February 3, 2020 by K5054NZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 6:22 PM, biggu said: 206 B III, 206 L, 407...................... I'm IN for any and all......we NEED a real good 1/48 scale air frame............…. would be a decent start...... So right Jeff! On 2/3/2020 at 6:41 PM, K5054NZ said: I should point out I'm only interested in a Longranger, but when they mentioned the 407 to me I figured I owed it to 407 fans everywhere to pass on that little tidbit! lol, thanks for the support Zac! On 2/1/2020 at 7:38 AM, SinisterVampire319 said: Would like to see family of 1/48 407's. Want to do this one. Nice one! Possibilities are countless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biggu Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I have always wondered, if I was the ONLY one interested in this machine ( I guess not wahoo!!) as most of the model guys all want the big military iron. And as it is one of if not the highest manufactured helicopter in real life, how does it go without love in the model world? I do hope that IF there ever is a good one, it is a true 206 and not a Kiowa that has to be modified as there are some stark differences................ I am still hopeful.... and I am feeling better there are you guys out there that are interested in this as well..... kind of a warm and fuzzy feeling...🤗 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Spending the first three years of my life living 30seconds’ walk from the machine Dad worked with meant I had no choice...: Generated from my Apple iPhone using tools.sportscard.trade picture taken from our front door! Generated from my Apple iPhone using tools.sportscard.trade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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