Tgoetz Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh man you have really dissapointed me with all this faults the kit has. I then will consider the 1/48 Kitty Hawk Dolphin. Rod. Well this isn't going to help change your mind. I don't have a lot of good reference shots of the collectives, but a little common sense tells me there is no way the pilot and co-pilot collective's can be this different. I also noticed the cyclic's are centered on the seats, but the pedals are not. None are difficult fixes, and only the collectives would really be noticeable after everything is closed up. Can someone tell me if the pilots collective is attached to the cabin floor? The kit has it attached off the floor on a part of the center console. Working all weekend, so won't have much of an update until Monday. Thanks again for everyone's input. Todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as365n3 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) There is more space between each pedal. I must admit trumpeter guys have a lot of imagination. Moreover the winch is 100% oversized. Edited September 4, 2015 by as365n3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as365n3 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh man you have really dissapointed me with all this faults the kit has. I then will consider the 1/48 Kitty Hawk Dolphin. Rod. Kitty Hawk is coming out with 1:35 choppers. So i suggest you to wait. I hope for an MH65 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritZeroThree Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Well this isn't going to help change your mind. I don't have a lot of good reference shots of the collectives, but a little common sense tells me there is no way the pilot and co-pilot collective's can be this different. I also noticed the cyclic's are centered on the seats, but the pedals are not. None are difficult fixes, and only the collectives would really be noticeable after everything is closed up. Can someone tell me if the pilots collective is attached to the cabin floor? The kit has it attached off the floor on a part of the center console. Working all weekend, so won't have much of an update until Monday. Thanks again for everyone's input. Todd Todd, I'll take a couple pics of the interior tonight for you, but the collectives are mounted in line with eachother. -Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as365n3 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I've found other faults.The front nose is too tilted upward. Moreover the Arriels' exhausts are more protruding. And last but not least you should add the engines intake covers. Is it me, or the winch is oversized? Wish you the best and have a nice weekend! Edited September 5, 2015 by as365n3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritZeroThree Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Todd, Here's how the collectives are mounted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thanks Nick, your timing was perfect. I had just sat down at the workbench to work on the console. Still a lot of work, but I'm glad I decided to rebuild it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Just a quick update. Doesn't look like much, but there are about 25 pieces in that part. Probably a little over engineered, but I hope it will make the front office look better in the end. Can someone tell me what the red piece attached to the bottom of each collective is? Todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritZeroThree Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It the button that blows the floats (well the mount for it anyway, button itself is on the left hand side of the assembly) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 So the helo has emergency floats??? Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritZeroThree Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 So the helo has emergency floats??? Tim Yep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Does the Jayhawk have them? Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as365n3 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) All helicopters operating over the water must have emergency floats. Edited September 16, 2015 by as365n3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 looking good .Love the USCG birds. I dont see to many USCG bulds .. i built a USCG Jayhawk middle last year tell earlier this year .. I also won 2nd best at the Louisville Ky show .. I think it was the bright colors .. I ask for that model for Christmas and a Chinook 1/48 scale .WE will see Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Finally got the time to work on the center console. Still need to touch up a few areas and weather it. Close up pictures sure show mistakes, but I'm happy with it. Seats and the front panel are next. Thanks for looking. Edited September 22, 2015 by Tgoetz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infofrog Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice looking paint job Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritZeroThree Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Looks awesome Todd, you really should have looked into doing that in resin to save the rest if us a lot of work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Looks awesome Todd, you really should have looked into doing that in resin to save the rest if us a lot of work. Thanks! I thought about it, but wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. And I still haven't mocked up the front panel and hood to see how it's going to mount. It looks like there is a shroud under the front panel that I assume covers and protects all the wires from the avionics from hanging down and getting kicked. Todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Following your build with great interest! Will you be arming the bird? And if so what's the aftermarket set to use? I presume it will be from Live Resin? Cheers Andy Yes, Live Resin for everything. The mount for the M240 will have to be scratch built. Still looking for good photos of it. There is a rack for all the weapons that is secured to the floor in the back that will have to be scratch built as well. I'd like to have the pilots and gunner sanding outside the aircraft with the gunner holding the Barrett .50, but have not researched the availability of the figures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Got a little work done on the front panel. I ended up vacuforming the shroud under the panel. It turned out alright. I also added the extra lip on the cowling that is missing. I was impressed how accurate the avionics are on the panel. Kids have soccer games tomorrow, but hope to get it all sanded and painted this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Great looking cockpit so far. Nice work. Waiting for the French Navy version to come out anytime now. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Great looking cockpit so far. Nice work. Waiting for the French Navy version to come out anytime now. oliver Thank you. Most of what I have learned is from watching masters like yourself. Here is the last update for a while. Busy week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Super sharp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Wow, the IP looks fantastic. Great work! Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thank you. Most of what I have learned is from watching masters like yourself. Here is the last update for a while. Busy week. Is that painted? Wow that is so cool! How did you do it?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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