Rdrunner Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Makes you want the real thing lol! You ain't lying. It would be nice to have one sitting in my back yard, lol!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Osborn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Alrighty, gents; the AH-1S(Mod) parts are in production. Here's a rundown of what's involved: This is the interior that Floyd has shown already: Next up is the major external parts that will be grafted onto the Revell fuselage: Here are the optional external pieces (on the left) and some other smaller external parts and the tail rotor: The skids. The unfaired cross-tube version. The faired crosstube version for AH-1G and other early variants is forthcoming. Here are the parts that really make a HueyCobra into a TOWCobra: And here's a familiar-looking vacuum-formed canopy and the two frets of photoetched parts: After laying out all the parts, it doesn't seem like it should have taken this long to make them! I've been working off and on since the Spring of '07. Maybe earlier-- I don't really remember. I started the process around 1982, though. You may notice the lack of rocket pods for the inner pylons. That's because I currently have four different pods that can be used on the AH-1S(Mod) and I can't afford to include all of them in the set. They will be available separately. Decals are still in the works. There aren't a lot of options, but I'm working on some neat stuff: Well, that's the status. Release date is still TBA depending on the decals and the instructions. I have started the instructions but it's fair to say it will take a while to finish them. There will be 12 copies of the set initially and the cost will be $75, which includes shipping in the USA. Thanks for looking, Joseph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrittMac Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) I will order one as soon as you give the go ahead that they are ready to go. Looks absolutely fantastic! edit: I wonder if a set of Kaman blades will ever pop up........not to add work to anyone or anything. Edited June 10, 2009 by BrittMac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired GunPilot Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 The kit looks just awesome. I too will be ordering a kit. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
r0t0rdr1ver Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You can put me down for one also Joseph! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Joseph, Great work!!! Will you add any IAF mods? Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow, Joseph and Floyd...................what can I say except you guys are amazing!!! That upgrade is stunning to say the least. Joseph, are the tailrotor blades the same as a Bell 412?? They look very similar I think you know where I am going with this one...8^) Anything that will help towards my Revell Bell 412 conversion I am looking for. Floyd you have really done Josephs work justice! Great stuff. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hueycrew Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Having a hard time finding the kit. Got one at HL, saving it for the G model upgrade. Any sightings out there? Have $$$ will pay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Having a hard time finding the kit. Got one at HL, saving it for the G model upgrade. Any sightings out there?Have $$$ will pay In my best Hans Solo voice, "Hey its me". Just email me. I think I have extras, might be the older Revell boxing but I'm pretty sure I can hook a brother up. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Couple years back I bought a box of 10 kits of the one with markings from the 11 ACR called "Voo Doo Child". I have six of them left. If Floyd can't fix you up just contact me. Chris M aka Chief Snake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) May I remove the moderator hat for a moment?.... HOLY SH*T! Look at that set! You really out did yourself with this conversion set, Joseph! Gotta check the couch cushions and under my car seat, I know there some loose change there.... Seriously, that is some fantastic work! Cheers, Alby Edited June 12, 2009 by Albert Moore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hueycrew Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 In my best Hans Solo voice, "Hey its me". Just email me. I think I have extras, might be the older Revell boxing but I'm pretty sure I can hook a brother up.Floyd Couple years back I bought a box of 10 kits of the one with markings from the 11 ACR called "Voo Doo Child". I have six of them left. If Floyd can't fix you up just contact me. Chris M aka Chief Snake I love this hobby, Thanks Floyd, Chief Snake. Went to Kings today and was informed that it was OOP. I have no excuses now :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Osborn Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 To answer the recent questions, Isaac: the only thing I've noticed on the Israeli version is the funny antenna or light fairing at the end of the tail cap. Not sure what it is, but it doesn't look to hard to make from a little bit of styrene and some putty. Anthony: the tail rotor is the same as used on the 212 and 412 If Floyd would quit foolin' around with his little German fighters, maybe he'll show an update on his build. I am building the second set of castings for the instructions. Here are some pics of the fuselage all closed up: Here you can see the photoetched cooler intake with the photoetched mesh behind it and the resin antenna bucket installed in the tailboom. This is the front end with the new resin chin piece in place. The chin piece forms a shelf to rest the cockpit tub: This way you can close up the fuselage without having to install the cockpit and risk damage while most of the seam-filling and rescribing is being done. For those who want to build this conversion kit, I'm gonna tell you right now-- get a good razor saw. I bought a new Zona saw last night and it's like night and day difference between my old X-acto saws and the Zona. I have to find another couple of kits myself. The last one I have in the box is an original issue and I don't want to build that one for sentimental reasons :) Any of the versions of this kit will work with the conversion set-- all the new parts in the recent issues are replaced by resin anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 To answer the recent questions,Isaac: the only thing I've noticed on the Israeli version is the funny antenna or light fairing at the end of the tail cap. Not sure what it is, but it doesn't look to hard to make from a little bit of styrene and some putty. What about the chaff/flare dispensers on the left tailboom side? Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Osborn Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 What about the chaff/flare dispensers on the left tailboom side?Isaac Did the IAF put them on the older models? I know they were on the F models, along with a lot of other countermeasure equipment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 If Floyd would quit foolin' around with his little German fighters, maybe he'll show an update on his build. Damn it man I'm a pilot not a miracle worker. LOL I'm almost done with the next little 190. LOL Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Alright it is official this build has begun. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Yaay go Floyd! I was enjoying this project very much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Did the IAF put them on the older models? I know they were on the F models, along with a lot of other countermeasure equipment. Joseph, All of them have now the chaff/flares(exept the ex US ones at the flight school). The other add ons,like laser/radar warning bumps or others-depends on type,or maintenance schedule.Take a look(in case you didn't) at Airl.net or MyAviation.net. As of note-IAF discontinued the use of all the rocket pods as ineffective and as a weight saving. Isaac Edited June 23, 2009 by iaf-man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 I spent much of the first day rescribing the panel lines. I still haven't decided what I want to do with the tailboom. Many holes were opened up and there certainly wasn't much of the kit plastic left when I was done. I dreaded having to add the FM antennna panel under the belly but it really wasn't an issue and fit very well. I decided not to add the avionics hole in the belly but instead I have a P-47 inlet filter that will fit on the outside just fine. I'll add that after filling the seams. There are some things that even Joseph can't supply and this is one of them, the Environmental Control Unit (ECU) inlet. Here I've made the rough cut. I'll add some backing behind it with some large channel cut to shape. You can also notice the new panel lines for the upper doghouse. By far the hardest lines to scribe are the aft engine compartments which are not existent on the model. Now here is this piece. It don't look like much now... but after you turn it over and add the front piece and bend it a little bit to shape. An oil cooler inlet. Remember I do not have instructions so I may be out of order on this thing but it is moving right along. I may even be able to close up the fuselage this week. I already know that I added the back of the cockpit too soon but I'll just have to work around it. I have to say that this is THE BEST constructed conversion I've done in some time. I love it so far. Stay tuned. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Awesome!!! Here are a couple of shots of IAF Vipers from today: http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2009/06/22/61956661.jpg http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2009/06/22/32068812.jpg Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Awesome!!!Here are a couple of shots of IAF Vipers from today: http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2009/06/22/61956661.jpg http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2009/06/22/32068812.jpg Isaac Great photos but can we get them without the watermarks. Does that one have a loud speaker in place of the turret? Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Osborn Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Looking good, Floyd; I haven't had the chance to send you the little scribing guide yet (and it looks like you've already scribed some of the round latches) but I'll put it into the mail to you tomorrow. Maybe it'll reach you in time to save you some grief on the rectangular latches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Great work Floyd. I am amazed at the ammount of differences there are between variants, fantastic clean workmanship indeed. You and Joseph make a great team! Looking forward to the next update already Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Great photos but can we get them without the watermarks. Does that one have a loud speaker in place of the turret?Floyd I don't know what it is,at the local forum it created a debate-the censor allowed to publish these photos,but people were still unconvinced they should. And there's this one,looks like not operational yet: Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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