hooknladderno1 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Okay Guys, be gentle now. With all of the recent discussion here on Huey variants and conversions, I am braving the waters to share a very rough project that I began about 10 years ago. With very limited knowledge of rotorcraft, Internet resources, forums, and tools like callipers, I began with a Revell 1/32 UH-1D. The upper cowlings and exhaust were removed. I then took a section of dense foam material used for porch railings, and attempted to carve a rough shape to resemble the upper structures. Evergreen strip was added to attempt to alter the shape of the nose and chin bubble windows. More work is needed here on both. Forming of the upper and lower edges of the nose, as well as adding some horizontal material where it is chipped, as well as remove some of material towards the front of the chin bubble. All of the contours and placement of the details will need major adjustment. The rear exhaust will need major fabrication, aftermarket mesh, and a little guidance from the members here. Now, with a little more knowledge, better skill level, and tools, I hope to be able to make a cleaner transition into something that more closely resembles a Bell 412. All comments, suggestions and feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sincerely, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Glad you are back on that model. It seems that the 412 is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Nice work. Please post more photos on that build when you can. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hey David Great to see your old project. I got your email when I got home from work not long ago. I will reply later. No need to feel worried about showing us something you started several years ago. The 412 conversion is a massive one and you are in the best company here.....loads of us LOVE hueys! Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Like Oliver said........its great to see the 412 getting some much needed attention!!! Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avus Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Very interesting project, too bad for me it's in 1/32. None the less I'll be following your work with interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi David, nice project! I've added some pictures of the 1/32 UH-1D that a friend of mie has converted into a 412 a couple of years ago. Could be quite motivating for you. Cheers, ROB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Here's another view: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 and another one: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Wow, fantastic Rob. Thank you for posting those! Do you know any more on how he achieved it? Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kutscha Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi guys, wow this looks excellent. Keep on going with your 412. I am still thinking aboout how to shape a nose for an ec225 in 1:32nd scale. Any ideas for the best material? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Wow, fantastic Rob. Thank you for posting those! Do you know any more on how he achieved it?Cheers Anthony Hey Anthony, I have all the info of the conversion and I'm currently sorting them to pass them over to Chris (BK117). He probably has told you that before. There are even still some master forms around. P.S. I'm the HUEY guy from norterh Germany. Chris will pass the info on to you. Cheers, ROB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks Rob.....PM sent Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kutscha Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Always the same guys concerning special topics :-) An I am the Huey guy from western Germany.... Hallo Rob! Lange nichts gelesen... :-) Edited October 1, 2009 by kutscha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I converted the Revell D/H kit into a UH-1N (212) many moons ago, long before the Panda N was available. It came out pretty good. I carved masters for the longer nose and engine nacelles out of balsa wood, then vaccu-formed them. I still have the masters as well. The nose is quite a bit longer and has a flatter profile than the D/H nose. Yours still needs to be longer. Here is how mine turned out. (sorry for the pic quality. I had a crappy digicam back then.) http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.ns...USMC%20UH1N.jpg http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.ns...%20UH1N%202.jpg http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.ns...%20UH1N%205.jpg http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.ns...%20UH1N%203.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 David , Nice conversion project, looking good. Can't wait to see this finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 OK, found some more.. (Though I don't know if this is the correct thread for those pics) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hueyrob Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Front view: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi Rob Thanks for the PM..........it has all become very clear now, thank you! I will bang an email off later on as I am at work at the mo and have a meeting to go to soon. Thanks for posting those extra photos. And thanks again for everything, it is much appreciated Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooknladderno1 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Guys, Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions. I thought that there must be more people out there that appreciated the 412! I will slowly work on getting the proper shapes/contours/proportions for the major components that must be made or corrected. Is it "cheating" to ask for help? Gino said that he has already made masters for certain parts, and Anthony will be doing so at a future time... I may focus my limited time/energy/skills on more basic projects for the time being. I think that I have "fear of completion"... Fear - that I am going to totally ruin all of the hard work of a project in the final steps. Has anyone else experienced this(I know, crazy - right)? I have completed several model projects in the past, gaining new skills, trying new materials and techniques, and improving the end result of my projects. I will continue to work towards overcoming this phobia. Thanks to all of you for your contributions that make this such a great forum to learn, share, and grow in our hobby. Sincerely, David Note - Sorry for the sappy post above. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the projects, knowledge and ideas shared here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Is it "cheating" to ask for help? Not at all. This community is here so we can share ideas and help each other out to make better models. If you want the 212 nose and engine nacelle let me know. I'll vac-form a set up for you. They would be a good starting place for the 412 conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think that I have "fear of completion"... Fear - that I am going to totally ruin all of the hard work of a project in the final steps. Has anyone else experienced this(I know, crazy - right)? Your kidding right? You should see how many kits I have that probably only have an hours worth of work to finish but have sat for 2 or 3 years. I don't know if its fear of completion but it is something. I warned you that helicopters were addictive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Wow, that 412 in 1:32 is AWESOME. I am planning to convert the 1:35 Dragon UH-1N kit to a 412, This is a ``must convert´´ model. I hope to make it in the begginings of 2010. Hooknladerno1, you conversion looks nice, keep working. congratulations. Rod. Edited October 2, 2009 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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