Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Making progress on the MH-47E. Thanks to Norbert we have some things such as connectors and the aft antenna deflectors and the round antennas. He is working tirelessly on the guns and chaff/flare buckets. I have to tell you that I've asked quite a few people to help with this project and most have stepped up to the plate. I appreciate it alot. MH-47E/G Project To do list Refueling mount support struts construct Hoist support struts length. M-134 'ring' mount Not too much more to go. Then it is a matter of bringing it all together and getting the parts put together. There is a pre-order list. Just email me at fwernerjr@comcast.net or info@wernerswings.com for overseas modelers. It would certainly help to sell more other stuff to build the capital reserve. LOL Floyd Edited July 30, 2013 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 A lot of that was discussed during my build. Maybe it will help. I have also discussed the very same topic with Live Resin, and I'm still waiting. CH-47D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) One thing is for sure Floyd, a 1/35 scale MH-47 decked out and detailed WILL take up space on a contest table AND turn heads. Between your detail set, decal set and CC's detail set, I CANNOT wait to convert my CH-47A into a MH-47!!! Edited January 11, 2013 by hawkwrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Very interested in this conversion. Question, which would be the better of the 2 CH-47 kits to use as the base kit for the conversion? Isn't there 2 1/35 kits, an A and a D. Thanks. Chuck Edited January 12, 2013 by otis252 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Very interested in this conversion. Question, which would be the better of the 2 CH-47 kits to use as the base kit for the conversion? Isn't there 2 1/35 kits, an A and a D. Thanks. Chuck The D model will be the base kit. Could you use the A? Yes but the blades will be incorrect. I'm not sure of any other differences. I haven't really researched it as I'm working with the D model. As I get closer I'll look more closely and figure out what needs to be done. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The D model will be the base kit. Could you use the A? Yes but the blades will be incorrect. I'm not sure of any other differences. I haven't really researched it as I'm working with the D model. As I get closer I'll look more closely and figure out what needs to be done. Floyd The A boxing has also the very early tail gear, and I'm not sure if the aft pylon is the same. I think it will be difficult to start from a A Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 You could start with an A like I did, but it's a lot of work when the pylon and the landing gear are a lot closer in the D kit to start with. I pretty much rebuilt the aft pylon from scratch for mine, then went out and brought the D kit for the blades.... go figure! I'm pretty excited about this set coming out I'd love to have one next to the D. Craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm really getting interested in this one. Assuming one starts with the D model kit, what other AM is needed to really do this one up right? Can anyone point me to a good review or build of the Trump CH-47D? Like to see what I'm getting into. Many thanks. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Live Resin did not want to be a part of the project. That means either I just do the airframe and have you guys buy the gun systems or buy them and add the price to an already expensive conversion. I'll have to check with the Cobra Company. I'm sure I can come up with something. Still moving forward. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Live Resin did not want to be a part of the project. That means either I just do the airframe and have you guys buy the gun systems or buy them and add the price to an already expensive conversion. I'll have to check with the Cobra Company. I'm sure I can come up with something. Still moving forward. Floyd Hi Floyd I could do that : (Steyr gun) So why not a M-240D ? Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Floyd I could do that : (Steyr gun) So why not a M-240D ? Norbert Beautiful work. Email inbound. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hi It's started now If someone can give me the depth/width of the real thing, at the red lines, it will ensure me I'm OK It's far from the end, but critisism welcome Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi Floyd I could do that : (Steyr gun) So why not a M-240D ? Norbert Norbert, Please PM me regarding the Steyr and the M240. Regards, Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well, not sure what a Steyr has to do with a MH-47E, but picked up a 35th Trumpeter CH-47D yesterday in preperation for the conversion. Hope it includes a complete nose and windscreen, cause my kit was missing it! Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Floyd- looking over your list I noticed the cargo hook, we never fly with the cargo hook installed unless we are going to use them that day. I think the only ones that have hooks installed are the training battalion birds. Removing them saves weight, not much, but every little bit counts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Floyd- looking over your list I noticed the cargo hook, we never fly with the cargo hook installed unless we are going to use them that day. I think the only ones that have hooks installed are the training battalion birds. Removing them saves weight, not much, but every little bit counts. Thanks. We'll include it just in case the modeler wants to do it. If I could impose and ask for the length of the mount struts. Otherwise I have to do my best guess. Thanks for your help. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks. We'll include it just in case the modeler wants to do it. If I could impose and ask for the length of the mount struts. Otherwise I have to do my best guess. Thanks for your help. Floyd Which mounts do you need measurements for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Which mounts do you need measurements for? The stuts that mount the winch. I know where they are mounted but don't know the length and diameter of them. Any help is appreciated. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'll should be able together those for you tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I'll should be able together those for you tomorrow. That is great news. Also great news is that the canopy/cockpit area is done. Tom Bausch has done an outstanding job. Here are the picture of the master windows. I haven't seen them in person yet but they look great. I should have them tomorrow. This was the biggest hurdle to overcome for this set. Norbert's stuff is the next big thing. No pressure just an information for those waiting on the set. I'll start working on the hoist as soon as hookdriver can get me the information on the support struts. I think I will give the green light to Master for the in flight refueling boom tip. This set won't be cheap but it will be cool and really, really big. As I work on mine from the parts, to do the instructions I'll post on here so you can see how it goes together. That is still a ways away but it is closer to a reality than before. Thank you Tom. Floyd Don't worry about the rivets I'll replace them before I get it cast. Edited February 20, 2013 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wow, that looks great. Will that be cast in clear resin? If not how are you planning to do the glass? just wondering. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wow, that looks great. Will that be cast in clear resin? If not how are you planning to do the glass? just wondering. Chuck I will wait until I have it in my hands and talk with the caster before making a decision. I'd like to cast it in clear for ease of building and strength but we'll see what can be done. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hookdriver Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) So the top support is 39", the second is 38" and the bottom is 33", all have a diameter of 1 and 1/4". A lot of the Mh-47 models that I see have the old round FLIR, is that the one you guys are using? Edited February 20, 2013 by Hookdriver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitfireGuy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This looks great Floyd. Is this coming only in 1/35 for the Trumpy kit or will there be a 1/48 version at some point? I honestly don't remember if there is a D model in 1/48 but I am doing a 1/48 MH-60K right now and the ability to get an MH-47E next to it would be awesome. Zach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 So the top support is 39", the second is 38" and the bottom is 33", all have a diameter of 1 and 1/4". A lot of the Mh-47 models that I see have the old round FLIR, is that the one you guys are using? Fantastic. Thanks, I appreciate the info. That prevented me from guesstimating the size. We are using the old round style FLIR. I may offer up a MH-47G update later with a new FLIR and instrument panel. Let's get through the the MH-47E. LOL Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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