shark 64 Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hi Guys I started on the tailboom drive shaft. Ray supplied the awesome photo of the first Huey. I will keep the suspense going and not post photos of the work yet......Is that wrong!!!!!!LOL Stay tuned. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 No, it's OK. We don't want/need your pics ... OF COURSE IT'S WRONG!!! No suspense: pics right here and now! Great work, BTW! It's all about the details ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Final update of the week. Back to work tomorrow. This is the first try of the drive shaft. I still have to connect everything and add all the attachements to secure all the hardware. Once again this work was made possible with the help of Rotorwash. Thanks. Here are some photos of the beginning. I am hoping that I wont have to redo it too many times.??????? Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 It can't be that hard: it's just a few brass and plastic pieces put together ... problem is HOW to put them together to get such results. Splendid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 *insert* OOOOO's.......*insert* Ahhhhhhhh's! Looks like the real deal! Very nice Oliver. Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Oliver, I'd say you got this one on the first try! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 WIN! Comparing the model to the photo on the previous page I'd have to agree that you've got it. Nice job on preserving all those delicate raised rivets- another testiment to your skills. Thanks for the inspiration, brother! Cheers! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 WIN! Comparing the model to the photo on the previous page I'd have to agree that you've got it. Nice job on preserving all those delicate raised rivets- another testiment to your skills. Thanks for the inspiration, brother!Cheers! chuk Hi Chuck. Thanks for that. Coming from you it means a lot. I know your work very well and your detail work on your models is exceptional. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Fantastic Oliver, do you mind if I ask what you are using to glue your plastic to the brass? Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrittMac Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I want to know some stats at the end of this build. Namely things like how many #11 blades you used, how many sheets of brass and plastic, tubes of putty, etc... Dunno why this question just popped up in my noggin though. As always, first rate work Oliver. Looks great. Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) I want to know some stats at the end of this build. Namely things like how many #11 blades you used, how many sheets of brass and plastic, tubes of putty, etc... Dunno why this question just popped up in my noggin though.As always, first rate work Oliver. Looks great. Brandon Hi Brandon Thanks , Glad to hear you like the drive shaft. Very good question. Let see!!! I have used at least 300 #11 blades. Brass sheets in various sizes packs around 10 or so. I lost count on the brass tubes and rods but I have currently about 50 in my spare box. I have not got to the putty yet, I mostly use CA to gap fill. I usually use about hafl a bottle on a model from beginning to end. Lets not talk about all the other stuff I buy as well like working with three Huey kits for starter...... The Huey has been a pricy project so far. Oliver Edited July 10, 2010 by shark 64 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Fantastic Oliver, do you mind if I ask what you are using to glue your plastic to the brass?Cheers Anthony Hi Anthony, I use CA mainly. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hi Weekly update. I added some details to the driveshaft, I am trying to keep it as accurate as I can. I ordered a Punch and Die set from Micromark and it came in the mail today. I have to send it back because the smallest punch hole doesnt match with the top plate. I guess Ill use something else for the small rivets on the two rods on the drive shaft connectors.. See you next week. I just went on scale rotors and took a look at the Skycrane build (all scratched) it is simply amazing modeling work..That modeler is so gifted. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Yep its done..... Got up early this morning to finish the drive shaft. 4 hours of modeling nonstop to get this one done.... For some reason the gearbox comes out a little too much from the wall and I dont know why....it worked before. Dont have the patience right now to look into it. Anyway this is how it looks. I only hope I didnt not miscalculate the angle of the gearbox cause I would hate to do this one over......but I would. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Looks stupid good Oliver. Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired GunPilot Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 As always, spectacular work!!! Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew MacKay Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Blooming heck.... I need to move backup to 1:35th, 1:48th is just to small. How are you cutting those hex nuts Oliver ? Again fantastic work Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Blooming heck.... I need to move backup to 1:35th, 1:48th is just to small. How are you cutting those hex nuts Oliver ?Again fantastic work Andrew Hi Andrew. For my poor eyes 1/35 scale is it for me. For the Hex nuts i used a Punch and die set from Italy. I am sure you can find them here in the States.....worth every penny. They do wear off after a while (My eyes too). Thanks for the kind words. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thank drive shaft looks freaking awesome! Just amazing work, Oliver. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackhawk7 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) That driveshaft is soooo cool! Oliver, you my friend are the master!! From here forth, just assume I have posted this in reply to any updates.. ;) ;) :o ...I'm sure you get the idea, haha Cheers, Tom Edited July 14, 2010 by blackhawk7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 That driveshaft is soooo cool! Oliver, you my friend are the master!!From here forth, just assume I have posted this in reply to any updates.. :) :o ...I'm sure you get the idea, haha Cheers, Tom Hi Tom, I do get the idea indeed. Thanks so much for the kind words. I am afraid the gearbox angle is off....AAARGGHH!!! Got to redo it. It should not take that long. Oliver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hi Guys Yep its a new gearbox. I had to dry-fit everything so I would not have any surprises once I started painting. I am glad I fixed the gearbox, it looks much closer to the backwall than the previous one. I did add a styrene ring around it to give it a little more shape. I had cut the previous gearbox at a 32 degres angle and the new one was cut at 21 degres. So far everything looks pretty good however a slight elevation of the drive shaft connecting to the back of the fire wall...I think I can fix that problem. Its going to be challenge painting this whole helo. I am thinking of painting the whole fuselage first then working on the engine/tail rotor/ drive shat last. Oliver PS thanks again for the support.....I am trying to get it finished..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Uhmmm.......Oliver, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but hex bolt #32 on the drive shaft is a micro mm off! time to rip this apart and start over! While I'm here that exhaust frame looks like the *** end of a dead rhino! rip that sucker apart and start over too! Really Oliver if you are going to attempt something like this you should at least know what you are doing! CHRIST SON!!!!!! have a little modeling integrity and build something that at least looks like the real thing! "that'll do pig...that'll do!" Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Uhmmm.......Oliver, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but hex bolt #32 on the drive shaft is a micro mm off! time to rip this apart and start over! While I'm here that exhaust frame looks like the *** end of a dead rhino! rip that sucker apart and start over too! Really Oliver if you are going to attempt something like this you should at least know what you are doing! CHRIST SON!!!!!! have a little modeling integrity and build something that at least looks like the real thing! "that'll do pig...that'll do!"Semper Fi Dan # 32 I thought i did fix # 32.....ARRRGHH!!! redoing it now. Thanks Dan. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_S Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Anybody else wondering what this guy would do if he had a complete set of engineering plans? Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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