maurizio Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 This is the final result: a very smooth surface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Sonar transceiver with a coat of spray paint in order to check the if everything is ok but it wasn't! a file was necessary for a smooth surfare. Paper tape has is used to protect the clear window. Following HEMSPILOT suggestion (thanks!) I've made a new top on the radar reducing the size. It was really too big in size. Thank you mate! Edited July 22, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'm not really a chopper guy but I do have a few in my collection and I must say your build report is very interesting to watch. Good work! Following HEMSPILOT suggestion (thanks!) I've made a new top on the radar reducing the size. It was really too big in size. Thank you mate! Can I know what is the difference in size? The one above doesn't look very different to your earlier one in page 3. Can you post a side-by-side comparison picture so that I can see the size difference? Do you mean that white thing on top or the entire black part? Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 HI Jackman, thank you for your message. Yes, I mean the White piece on the top of the dark grey cilinder. The previous one was too big... Here are some resin casts for double/multiple pieces, without loosing time in making 2 or more... The inflatable rafts have been covered with 2 passes of Gunze liquid putty Mr. 500. Seats are completely scratchbuilt from a piece of plasticard and covered with paper coming from candies. The texture could be very interesting after the paint is on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi Maurizio Wow wow wow... another master model I see Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Thank you Norbert! This is the top of the helicopter with the following modification: a little bit sandpapering on the anti slip pattern (it was too deep for my choice), panel lines rescribed, new Archer rivets decals added, some new plates, antennae, reduced Windows ribs. The new pieces are just positioned for a dry fitting and first looking test. Future was is on for sealing the decals. The base will be removed of course.... These drops-like pieces are made for the sonar transceiver inner wheel. Edited July 24, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 I've decided to remove the alu tape strips and made some new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sonar Transducer done. Please note it is not Painted yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) New instrument panel anti glare shield casted in resin for future AB-212 projects and the 4 sets of cushions for the seats. Edited July 29, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 There are some panels on the tail that are overlapped. I've used the alu tape for making this effect. Black lines are for the future Archer decals reference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Good progress! Good techniques too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thank you very much Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Some more pieces are on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi Maurizio So it will have a totaly new skin... great work in the smallest details Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi Norbert, These are the only new panels the heli will have. Looking closely to the heli, there are some additional plates for reinforcing purpuses on the tail only. So the alu tape will be placed here only. NExt step is to add a small plasticard piece with a circle inside on the right part only and then adding a coat of Future for sealing everything and preparing the base for the Archer decals. Cheers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Dry fitting test: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 some more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's too hot in Italy now for modelling. We are having about 30-35° C temperature.... Anyway...tail detail! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've remade the fuselage grilles and footsteps using a template made of plasticard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Looking good! You are going all out on this build. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Another great update Maurizio! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thank you very much! Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Be aware that the blades never have pitch on the ground when not turning. It will bend the Torsion/Tension straps and create problems (TT straps). Only the 214 will do that. Unless of course you are going to show it in the hover, where that will be quite a heavy machine... Edited to say SUPERB work tho! You may want to add some bulkheads around the intakes and the opening for the mast... Cheers H. Edited August 11, 2013 by Winnie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
italycrew Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hi Maurizio, like ever great job, excellent!!!! I follw you and I'll wait to watch it live. Good stuff!!! Ciaoooo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Hi Winnie, thanks for your advice. I've seen the pitch of the blades on the following pictures. Maybe the picth I gave to the kit is too angled but seems the real heli blades are pitched when not hovering... Unfortunately they are just glued with CA... what does it means "bulkheads around the intakes and mast?" Source: Italian magazine "Air Kit News" - 2006. Source: Book "Ancore in volo" by S. Bagnasco and Ugo Crisponi To: Italycrew: thank you very much mate! phone you soon! Edited August 13, 2013 by maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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