A109A Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Awesome, glad to know that it is still coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hey guys, anything new to report on the conversion? Now that I haf the kit, I'd sure like to this one happen. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Also the aft pylon on the A model comes to a point on the trailing edge where the D is flat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hey guys, anything new to report on the conversion? Now that I haf the kit, I'd sure like to this one happen. Chuck The cockpit/canopy is suppose to be done in a week. Norbert is working on the guns and mounts. I'm almost done with the sensors on the aft pylon. I have been in contact with Master in reference to a refueling probe should I elect to go that route. They are good to go with a reasonable pricing. Things are progressing. Don't give up hope. Patience is the word. It is coming along. Decals will be coming along in short order. Hopefully we'll include the guns a go go markings. There have been lots of work being done by various people, Norbert, mason, and myself. This stuff takes time as it isn't our "day" job. But rest assured we are progressing. Slowly but progressing. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Great news Floyd. Will the decal sheet be released soon? Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great news Floyd. Will the decal sheet be released soon? Chuck We are still working at it. Expect the decals and the conversion set close together. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Just an update. The cockpit and canopy issue has been fixed so we are good to go. Master out of Poland are onboard as well with the refueling probe tip. Here it is: Progress is coming along nicely. Still no date, still no price. I am taking pre-orders though. I have a list going. If you asked Andriy to put you on his list please email me and I'll add you to the new list. I hope to get his list but just in case better to get your names to me. Remember this is not going to be inexpensive. I am not holding you to buying the conversion if you are on the list, however, I would appreciate if you told me yes or no so I can start planning how limited edition this will be. Email me at fwernerjr@comcast.net or outside the US at info@wernerswings.com Enjoy. Floyd Edited February 27, 2013 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Woo-hoo!, count me in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Email sent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Email sent and confirmed with Floyd, many thanks. Few questions. What are your thoughts on the Cobra Company sets for the CH-47D, especially the aft pylon set? Anybody used it, can someone post a scan of the instruction sheet? I'd like to see really what's in it. Also, I was looking at the MH-47G walkaround on PrimePortal and noticed the rivits. Looking at my kit, should this be a candidate for the Archer Rivits? Lastly, what color is this beast? I thought all the 160th birds were flat black, but in the walkaround it looked kinda dark grey/green. Glad this is really gonna happen, many thinks for any help. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Chuck, the pics in prime portal do look grey/green but they are in fact flat black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The parts look so good that I want to put my name down, but I can't commit because I don't know that I will have the time, money, or space for something so massive... :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magno357 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Email sent!!! Please add my name on list. Alexandre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarioK Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Well better get onboard while there is still somewhere to get on :D I'm in. It will be worth it since I have almost every set you released so far... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Count me in as a serious possible. Money is going to be the main issue, but since I took a few of the reference pics for the decals, I'll want to show them off. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Email sent and confirmed with Floyd, many thanks. Few questions. What are your thoughts on the Cobra Company sets for the CH-47D, especially the aft pylon set? Anybody used it, can someone post a scan of the instruction sheet? I'd like to see really what's in it. Also, I was looking at the MH-47G walkaround on PrimePortal and noticed the rivits. Looking at my kit, should this be a candidate for the Archer Rivits? Lastly, what color is this beast? I thought all the 160th birds were flat black, but in the walkaround it looked kinda dark grey/green. Glad this is really gonna happen, many thinks for any help. Chuck Chuck, You will need the Cobra Company CH-47D detail set as well. There are things that the kit needs that I'm not prepared to duplicte the work of Cobra Company, even though he has been nice enough to allow me to. I will provide the unique MH-47E items, instrument panel and center console come to mind. You can use the conversion parts on the kit but the fit won't be nearly as nice. I will recommend in the instructions to buy the Cobra Company CH-47 Update set. The aft pylon is up to you. I will probably pick one up for myself. Our parts will have the Archer rivets in place when you get them. It is up to you to do the rest. This set will not be for the beginner. There will be some work required, obviously. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedCrown Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Email sent, count me in. Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hey Floyd, any news on the most waited on conversion in the history of helicopter modeling? LOL Kinda of a bump to keep this on the front burner. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kmkjan Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hi Floyd ,email is send. Grts Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hey Floyd, any news on the most waited on conversion in the history of helicopter modeling? LOL Kinda of a bump to keep this on the front burner. Chuck Norbert is working his magic. I have to finish one more thing before I can dedicate to my part of the project. Norbert continues his impressive CAD work. When he is done I should be done with all my stuff and have it sent off. I will probably send the cockpit section,off shortly. Master out of Poland is working on 100 of the refueling probes which should be done in two more weeks. I may sell the probe for your MH-60 and Pavehawks as well. Bottom line we are progressing. Add your name to the pre-order list. Right now I plan to produce 50-75 sets. There may be more in the future but right now I'm not planning on producing too many more than I have pre-orders. I figure many will bow out and no hard feelings for those that do. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hi Floyd, Do not forget your common set opens to other goodies : Japanese CH-47 JA with pointy nose and large sponsons and 3 colors camo Spanish CH-47D with pointy nose and 3 colors camo Dutch as well in green camo Thailand CH-47D with pointy nose and 3 tone camo Taiwanese with pointy nose and large sponson, etc etc ! Now I must beginn to think about my own order... Norbert Who has some dio idea with a korean CH-47SD... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi Floyd, Do not forget your common set opens to other goodies : Japanese CH-47 JA with pointy nose and large sponsons and 3 colors camo Spanish CH-47D with pointy nose and 3 colors camo Dutch as well in green camo Thailand CH-47D with pointy nose and 3 tone camo Taiwanese with pointy nose and large sponson, etc etc ! Now I must beginn to think about my own order... Norbert Who has some dio idea with a korean CH-47SD... Oh trust me there will be follow ons but they will take time. The Japanese one does look great with their color scheme. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 With the impending release of the Live Resin M-134 system I am faced with a quandry. I did try to include Live Resin gun systems but they were not willing to sell the guns at a wholesale price to do that. I would have to buy them just like you would and on top of that, I was told, they would not be ready until early 2014. For us (read me) it was easier to do the guns ourselves with Norbert's CAD work. That seems to have changed slightly. With the Live Resin M-134 and M-240D/H release, another option becomes available. That one is to not include the guns and leave it up to the modeler to buy his own guns. That means you buy the expensive conversion set AND the Cobra Company CH-47 Cockpit AND the separate guns you want. This adds more expense to an already expensive project with having to get the guns from them and the cockpit set from Cobra. I'm willing to concead on the cockpit. Your thoughts on a conversion set that isn't as complete and would require you to buy what you think is the appropriate armament arrangement? Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 No problem to me. We'll buy our own guns. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would still buy the conversion set. No big deal to buy the guns somewhere else because one is still buying the main conversion ( new nose. Fuel sponsons ,etc). Besides the cost to make it will be less for you, and the cost to us might be less which could make more people buy your set, especially since it is a limited run. SWMBO might even like the cost a little better versus the cost of the entire set with guns! JM2CW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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