zerosystem Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 was lucky enough this weekend to meet a navy helo test pilot. had a million questions and not nearly enough time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avroman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) This is truly a case of shock and awe. Gives a builder incentive. My hat off to you sir. Edited February 26, 2012 by Avroman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 You are so talented....its sick. I simply love your modeling skills. truly amazing. My hat off to you. Superb work. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avroman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I'm curious. Are there times when you turn something down on the lathe or shape something that turns out unsatisfactory and you just scrap it and start over? My opinion, there should be an "ARC Medal" awarded for craftsmanship like this. I am still in awe with what I see. Edited February 26, 2012 by Avroman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camophilip Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 That metal parts are awesome. Very very nice!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waterman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Could you tell us what lathe you are using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avroman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Waterman, check out Taig lathes. What intrigues me is how the "milling" is achieved. I know the lathe works on the X Y axis. So I assume that in order to achieve the XYZ axis, does he turn the piece in the tool chuck and using a milling tool in the drive chuck? The next question is what kind of tools are being used and what grade of tool steel are they. Waterman you dirty dog, you have sent me on another mission. LOL Edited February 26, 2012 by Avroman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Osborn Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I'm curious. Are there times when you turn something down on the lathe or shape something that turns out unsatisfactory and you just scrap it and start over? For me, the answer is most definitely YES. I once made a pitot tube something like seven times on my Taig lathe before I got a good one. Waterman, check out Taig lathes. What intrigues me is how the "milling" is achieved. I know the lathe works on the X Y axis. So I assume that in order to achieve the XYZ axis, does he turn the piece in the tool chuck and using a milling tool in the drive chuck? The next question is what kind of tools are being used and what grade of tool steel are they. Waterman you dirty dog, you have sent me on another mission. LOL There's a milling attachment for the Taig lathe that gives you a few inches of Z-axis movement to go along with the few inches of y- and x-axis that the standard lathe provides. A regular HSS cutter is all that's needed to mill brass. I've used my Taig milling attachment some, but haven't been able to get anywhere near as good with it as John. He's doing advanced things with his milling attachment that you really aren't supposed to be able to do without using a normal milling machine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avroman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks Joseph. Amazing how a project like this can start the wheels turning inside ones head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Wow, I'm surprised by all the praise. I had to check to make sure it was my project you were all commenting on. Thanks! I'm curious. Are there times when you turn something down on the lathe or shape something that turns out unsatisfactory and you just scrap it and start over? My opinion, there should be an "ARC Medal" awarded for craftsmanship like this. I am still in awe with what I see. I have started over so many times that I have lost track. I do use CAD to design with so that cuts down a little, but I still make mistakes. I'm only human. Could you tell us what lathe you are using? I use a Taig lathe. I love it. Super affordable and tons of add-ons available. http://www.taigtools.com/mlathe.html Waterman, check out Taig lathes. What intrigues me is how the "milling" is achieved. I know the lathe works on the X Y axis. So I assume that in order to achieve the XYZ axis, does he turn the piece in the tool chuck and using a milling tool in the drive chuck? The next question is what kind of tools are being used and what grade of tool steel are they. Waterman you dirty dog, you have sent me on another mission. LOL The milling is achieved with the addition of a milling attachment and collet system. Really great to use, but it has it's own limitations. but you get good at coming up with solutions. This one shows the milling attachment. This one shows the collet system and milling a part after some lathe work on the FLIR turret. BTW, it was my second attempt. As far as the cutting tools are concerned, I prefer carbide, but i don't cut any steel, so HSS will work just fine. The better the tool the better the finish. I have been putting in some good time lately on the project, but I don't have pictures uploaded yet. Been spending a ton of time on the rotors. More later, My "A" key doesn't work on my keyboard, so it takes me forever to type anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avroman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thank you chasejk & Joseph Osborn. I am seriously looking at a Taig from Lee Valley Tools. My next question is would both or either of you be willing to take me on as a student or pupil in P/M"s or email if and when you have time? I have found modeling in basic plastic has gotten boring and would like to move to the next level. You have my ears up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thank you chasejk & Joseph Osborn. I am seriously looking at a Taig from Lee Valley Tools. My next question is would both or either of you be willing to take me on as a student or pupil in P/M"s or email if and when you have time? I have found modeling in basic plastic has gotten boring and would like to move to the next level. You have my ears up. Not a problem from me. But I do think you can do better than the likes of me, but I'd be glad help as much as I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waterman Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. Taig looks like a fun toy. Would be nice to own one. The price doesn't seem out of reach. Too bad the package doesn't include skill and creativity. :lol: Edited February 27, 2012 by waterman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'm hoping for some help. I am trying to fit the windscreen into the Romeo and after much fussing, I noticed that the left side bottom corner of the clear screen is deformed. It's not bad, but it's bad enough to cause serious fit problems. So the question is whether or not somebody has an extra windscreen from a 1/35 Academy blackhawk that they can spare? I know it's a long shot, but I want this to look right. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Finally an update! I have been working on this for several weeks, but it has been very slow. I contacted MRC for the new windscreen and they delivered. However, the replacement is exactly the same as the previous, so it's a mold issue and not an anomaly with my part. So, I think I'll try to fab my own. That will take some mold making in order to thermal form some clear sheet. I'll wait and see how that all works out. Since the last update, I've been working on finishing up the rotor, swash plate and blade connections. First I made the plates for the scissor linkages, then the plate to link to the drive shaft. Up next is the modification of the rotor blades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Ouchh that hurts. Its simply stunning what you are doing. I cant wait to get that lathe. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 The blades on the sea hawk are very different from the blackhawk, so they needed to be modified. Next came the folding blade hinges. I tried to make the hinges on the mill, but there were too many operations and not enough clamping ability. So I tried something new. I designed the hinges on CAD and had them printed at Shapeways.com. the color makes it hard to see the detail, but they look great and show a lot of detail. I can't wait to paint them. And all together. The next steps are the control link arms, blade pitch arms and the blade dampeners. After that, it's wiring and details. The windshield will be biggest hurdle, so that will take some effort that i am looking forward to. More later. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Challenge Accepted Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow, this is amazing work!! Can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dude, the detail is off the hock. Very nice indeed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Just visited your link today and it's not working. Plus, all your pics are gone. Are you still working on this John? TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just visited your link today and it's not working. Plus, all your pics are gone. Are you still working on this John? TIA. Yes, I am still working on it. My picture host site shut down so I need to get a new host site then get the pics posted. I'm thinking about flickr. As a brief update, i've been working on the windscreen, MK 46 torpedo and the aux fuel tank. The windscreen gives me nightmares. Here's a few previews from my free Flickr account for now. Thanks for checking up on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wow, nice addition. I'm trying to find out the measurements of what you just did...MK 46 torpedo and the aux fuel tank. Can you share where you got them? Also, I would ad photobucket as a photo host. I have been with them for several years and never had any problem. Keep up the good work. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evnewsphoto Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looking awesome! Wish I could see those pics of the blades too, by the way go with Photobucket I like that site way better than Flickr, it's easier to use and I hate how Flickr blocks right clicking and saving- what's the point of sharing the pics if you don't want anyone to have them? I say that as someone who is a professional Videographer and I make money by how many people watch our videos and can understand why some people don't want their photos ripped off, but again don't put them out there! Anyways keep up the awesome work, stunning stuff. Everett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Wow, nice addition. I'm trying to find out the measurements of what you just did...MK 46 torpedo and the aux fuel tank. Can you share where you got them? Also, I would ad photobucket as a photo host. I have been with them for several years and never had any problem. Keep up the good work. Mike Here is a link to the wiki page for the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo. It gives all the main dimensions, you'll have to work it out from there. Wiki link If it helps, i had the props 3D printed in 1/35 scale. I don't know that they would scale down much better, but i could give you the link to have them printed if you are working in 1/35. The aux fuel tank is another story. I couldn't find any dimensions, so i just scaled based on reference points on the heli. Here's my scaled version. L= 107" D= 17.5" Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasejk Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Looking awesome! Wish I could see those pics of the blades too, by the way go with Photobucket I like that site way better than Flickr, it's easier to use and I hate how Flickr blocks right clicking and saving- what's the point of sharing the pics if you don't want anyone to have them? I say that as someone who is a professional Videographer and I make money by how many people watch our videos and can understand why some people don't want their photos ripped off, but again don't put them out there! Anyways keep up the awesome work, stunning stuff. Everett I think I'm going with Flickr. I found a method to copy images and image addresses. Just right click the image, then select "original", then you can do whatever you want with it. Besides, I am a rabid Mac user and iPhoto has a built in Flickr feature for seamless uploading to the site. Thanks for the support. You can see more of my pictures here: Flickr Photo set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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