jacksdad Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 we used a grease pencil X on the canopy to sight with. Regards, GT Can you tell me if it was port or starboard? Also, was it an X or a cross? Thanks, Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Cockpit gets a lick of paint and I attempt to scratch building the mount for the M-260 pod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Couldn't resist a wee dry fit of the M-260 to check for position and alignment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AH6C-SIP Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The X was actually a + and placed about eye level in front of the right or left seat. While training, instructors sit in the left seat. On a mission the aircraft commander sits in the right seat. I'd put the + œ the right side. GT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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AH6C-SIP Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Jacksdad, keep up the great work on this AH-6C. Even if you don't have a minigun on your bench right now, there is still plenty to be getting on with and the cabin detail you have scratch-built so far is top notch. GT, did the AH-6F ever fly or test-fly with a second rocket pod replacing the minigun on the left side? I've never seen a rocket pod mounted on the fuselage below the left rear door but I guess it wouldn't be impossible to rig it up. I'd guess the one-pod-and-one-gun was the most versatile combination for real world missions. LD. Here's a later model showing the pod on the left side with minimum. These models were post AHJ-6C variants and had a Plank System. I'll check with someone tomorrow to find out when the plank system was first used and if it was on the F's or G's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Oh boy, this is cool! I remember seeing GT's photos when they were first posted and thinking one of those would make a killer model. Excellent! Please keep up the updates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Does anyone ( GT ) know if the glazing above the crew was plain, green or smoked? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Green I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Little bit of work on the IP console. I added some panels from the Eduard set along with the cone and exhausts from the Dragon MD500. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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HeavyArty Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 It is looking good in primer. Great job on it so far. It just goes to show that the old Revell 1/32 kits can still hold up well today with a little TLC and old-fashioned modeling skill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AH6C-SIP Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Couldn't resist a wee dry fit of the M-260 to check for position and alignment. Hey Jacksdad, are you going to cut the forward doors out? Check out this photo for the authentic look. We never flew with doors on. I remember once an admiral asked me "where do you stow the hatches" to which I responded that we didn't fly with doors on, ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Hi Graham, I'm going with the first picture that I posted on here that show the front doors on. Any chance you could confirm the colour of the glazing above the crew? Steve Edited November 2, 2015 by jacksdad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AH6C-SIP Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Graham, I'm going with the first picture that I posted on here that show the front doors on. Any chance you could confirm the colour of the glazing above the crew? Steve I think if was clear Steve. I'm looking for some pictures for you. GT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) I think if was clear Steve. I'm looking for some pictures for you. GT Thank you Graham. It's just that I seem to remember reading somewhere that they were smoked. Steve Edited November 2, 2015 by jacksdad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here's a later model showing the pod on the left side with minimum. These models were post AHJ-6C variants and had a Plank System. I'll check with someone tomorrow to find out when the plank system was first used and if it was on the F's or G's. I went through my references and the only Little Bird I've found with just two 7-shot rocket pods fitted was the first AH-6G that was test-flown with all sorts of weapons combinations. The pods were mounted on "Universal Mount" pylons that never went into use with operational LBs (as far as I can tell). Great work, JD. What did you use to replicate the dial faces on the instrument panel? They look really good. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks LD. I use these- http://www.airscale.co.uk/store.php Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks for the link. Will have to get a sheet. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alouette2 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Hey Jacksdad, are you going to cut the forward doors out? Check out this photo for the authentic look. We never flew with doors on. I remember once an admiral asked me "where do you stow the hatches" to which I responded that we didn't fly with doors on, ever. Nice build. May I make an observation, I believe the kit skids are too tall for your build. From the pictures posted, you would need to lower the skids quite a bit to make it sit properly. I am far from being an expert on the OH-6 but I recall that they have both low and tall gear. Regards, Chris Edited November 2, 2015 by alouette2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice build. May I make an observation, I believe the kit skids are too tall for your build. From the pictures posted, you would need to lower the skids quite a bit to make it sit properly. Thanks for the observation Chris. I'll see if I can find out the different heights to see how much to take off. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Ooops. Double post. Edited November 2, 2015 by jacksdad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks for the observation Chris. I'll see if I can find out the different heights to see how much to take off. Steve The length of the skid legs in the kit should be fine. It might be just that the angle they are attached at when viewed from the front isn't quite right. To give a lower sit, spread the skids a little. It should be fine then. The "sit height" of any full-size OH-6 or 500 depends on how much gas is in the oleo strut shock absorbers and it seems to vary quite a lot. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Started adding the last etch to the cockpit area. Seats in position. Main body colour done. Various 'boxes' attached to the underside of the tail boom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 looking good from here. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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