BK-117 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Hello Guys !! During scratching the rotor blades and the main rotor blades of my Bell 412 (have a look in the GB-section) in resin (this parts have to dry) , i have begun a new project. I decided to convert the new (old) Revell Bell Jet Ranger 1:32 kit into a Bell Long Ranger. When the Bell is ready , it should have the old Ministry of the interior livery (OE-BXF). In this livery the Bell was used in the emergency medical service role, here in Austria. Here is the first photo, more will follow: more things to scratch: - medical interior - two doors with windows - the complete landing skids - parts of the engine cowling - make each rotor blade longer (0,8 cm) - end plates Greetings Michael -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Future projects: - EC-135 in the new SHS livery (OE-XRS) with removing all kit errors in 1:32 - EC-145 in the Helitalia livery (D-HDER) nearly OOB in 1:32 - BK-117 in the Helitalia livery (D-HDNO) with weather radar nose in 1:32 - Bell 407EMS in 1:32 (Jet Ranger conversion) , livery unknown yet (found some interesting pictures in the net) Edited August 31, 2008 by BK-117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grooger200 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ... cool ... Ive got one of those kits kicking about, still deciding what to do with it I will follow this build with much interest Great start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Michael, Nice work so far. Can you share with us the steps and extra distance that you added to get to this point? I have one of the older Revell versions that I have wanted to do such a conversion of for a long time. Thanks! Sincerely, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Great start on the Longranger! I am sure it wont be long before we see this one completed to......knowing the speed and high quality you work at. I will enjoy following your progress too. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Looking great. I too have toyed w/th eidea of a Long Ranger. Can you provide the measurements and any other info on the stretch conversion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Way To Go Michael! I have had many conversations with some of the fello helo builders regarding this. Right Anthony? LOL! Discussion was with regard to using the 1/48 ESCI Jet Ranger and the 1/32 Revell Jet Ranger. It's good to see someone finally making the attempt. Please, keep us up to date as to how you're going about it with pictures. Everyone as a unique technique of scratch building and it's always very educational. I'm a 1/32 fan so I look forward to following your build. Anthony recently sent me a picture of a fella who converted a 1/48 ESCI 206 to a 206L. I think he did a fine, outstanding job. Anthing is possible. Good luck John Edited September 1, 2008 by AirMedical Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK-117 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Also a little update on this thread: I already lengthened the Jet Ranger kit (2,1 cm) by using plastic sheet and scratched the air intakes for the engine: But a lot of things to scratch: - new landing skids - end plates - make each rotor blade longer (0,8 mm) Greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looking great. I'll be following this one closely. I plan on doing the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Fantastic progress indeed. Thanks for posting your latest update. Truly inspiring work! Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirMedical Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 That's a Boo-Yaa! You've truely generated some Long Ranger inspiration. Can you post some details on your interior and on your door scratch build? We need more details man! Keep up the good work! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Wow, nice 206L ,looking good. keep it on. Greetings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mustangbob51 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Wow, nice 206L ,looking good. keep it on.Greetings. anything going on with this project we would all like to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK-117 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hello !! The work on this project is resting at the moment. I had to build a BK-117 for the ECO 7 from Ikarus (radio controled) in 1:11,5 (~ 1,20 meters long) in the design of the Air Rescue Austria (ARA). This was an order of a doctor, who flies on the BK-117 (callsign: Red Cross One). But when i will work on the Long Ranger again, there will be pics in this thread. Greetings from Austria Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Woo hoo, cant wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Michael, It's great to see you and the LongRanger project back on the forum. It is a shame that no manufacturers have seen fit to produce one in larger scale(or at all). I see so many of them in use in civilian and law enforcement roles here in the US. I look forward to following your progress. Sincerely, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZOOMER Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Looks great keep it up!! I just bought the Revell 206 1/32 kit and might think about doing the same. I've had the good fortune of being talking ballast in a 206 for my work and just love Bell choppers. More details please!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Michael, Any progress on the Long Ranger project? Just curious to see if you have had time to work on it lately? Anyone else working on a Jet Ranger/Long Ranger project? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Here is a great project if I see one. I too have that kit. I love the 206. looking to see this one done indeed.it looking great so far. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK-117 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hello guys !!! After months without building models, because i moved in another town, i did some things on my Long Ranger. First there was a lot of sanding to do and i also scratched the skids. Pictures will follow tomorrow !!! Greetings from austria Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaliya48 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Hello, I am new here and I have seen this Jet Ranger kit, what are your views on it? Edited October 12, 2009 by jaliya48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Mike, It is great to see you back! Glad all is well, and you are getting settled from your move. I think I speak for more than just myself when I say that we are looking forward to following your updates on this project. I believe that following your lead, that many others will attempt such a conversion. Perhaps it will lead to some pieces such as the new doors being cast in resin(please,please)... Seriously, you are a very talented builder, and it will be good to see your magical creations once again. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi Michael Will love to see next steps on this stretched helo. Thank you being back norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great to have you back Mike! Hope the shift went well for you. Looking forward to seeing more of the Longranger. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK-117 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Hello guys !!! Today i send you the promised photos of my Long Ranger project !! The air intakes are a little bit to big, but for me its okay :-) The next step will be the white colour !! Hope you like it so far, greetings Mike Edited October 13, 2009 by BK-117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Looks great so far. Looking forward to see some paint on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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