salvador001 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks Erick for all the info, you are very kind to share all this details for my build. Heres another update. Been working on the main rotor system, still needs some work but its almost done. Hope everyone likes it. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi guys, i finally finish the main rotor. Hope everyone likes it. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 looks pretty sharp dude! :D -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 It looks totally cool. You even added the connector point circle where the quick connect blade tie down pin goes. Great job on the hawk, keep it coming!!! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Awesome main rotor Rod!! I'm having kind of an urge to build a black hawk! but judging by the standard you guys have set, I think I'm gonna have to wait a bit to let my skills grow a little (lot) bigger!......hopefuly sometime soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nicely done. Here is a tip you need to know. The two parts that help make up the engine bays, R-30B and L-30B, extend into the transmission opening. The top corners of the parts tend to interfere with the swashplate ( B-58) control tube ends. I found it necessary to trim the upper forward corners back to eliminate this contact. This allows the main rotor to rotate freely. Chris M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thank you guys for your support. Great tip Chris, i will take note. BTW, the kit rotor transmission is horrible, just a round piece with no detail, i might try to get the fab resinworks transmission but it seems its out of stock. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thank you guys for your support. Great tip Chris, i will take note. BTW, the kit rotor transmission is horrible, just a round piece with no detail, i might try to get the fab resinworks transmission but it seems its out of stock. Rod. Yes it is. But you can't see much of it once the rotor assembly is in place.I made some small discs with a punch and put them across the top to resemble the real one. I also added a few tube extensions across the front to simulate the drive connectors and a tube at the back which may be the drive shaft link to the tail rotor. Once finished and you look through what little of the hole is visible you get an effect of something there. If you were going to open that cowling, the resin transmission would be very useful but if not, it's something you just would not see much of. You would know it's there.... Chris M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I thought it would be visible, well, if the resin is not available, i will use the kit part and add some bits like you did. I have no choice. Thanks Chris. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Here is a photo of what I did in the MH-60M build. It is very plain but 80% of the opening is obscured by the swashplate, and the rotor blade also interferes with looking into that opening. If you go back and look at the photo in the finished build thread that shows the rotor from top you'll see how little exposure to what's below actually exists. Everyone does things differently and I am not discouraging you from getting the resin transmission, I'm only illustrating the reality for you. Chris M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Now i see. Thanks Chris. Erick, a quick question regarding your bird 24644, did it had the last 3 digits on the red crosses or not? Thanks. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Thank you very much Erick. Here´s my 644 doors. Rod. Edited May 25, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looks sharp bro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Ok guys, i got some clear iridescent film to test it for the blackhawk windshield, let me tell you it looks fantastic, but DAMN, it cannot be glued, it is very thin, breaks easily, i tested millions of techniques and none work. Sadly i will not use it, but i have plenty left to make HUDs for my jet models. Just if you are curious, heres how it looks: Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 too bad it can't be glued cause its perfect. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Ok guys, i got some clear iridescent film to test it for the blackhawk windshield, let me tell you it looks fantastic, but DAMN, it cannot be glued, it is very thin, breaks easily, i tested millions of techniques and none work. Sadly i will not use it, but i have plenty left to make HUDs for my jet models. Just if you are curious, heres how it looks: Rod. Did you try dipping the canopy in Future and applying a precut film to the wet surface? I would think that would at least have a chance. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Thank you guys. Ray, i did pre cut it in the windshield shape, dip it in future but the problem persisted. It adhere good on the edges but air bubbles popped on the center. I think the problem is the curved shape of the windshield, if it was flat there were no issues. I admit it looks extremely awesome, just like the real deal, it changes color through light angles, from green, to gold, to blue, to purple, etc. Maybe ill try to use it in my 1/48 hawk. Rod. Edited June 14, 2016 by salvador001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thank you very much Erick. Here´s my 644 doors. Rod. Nice looking doors dude! Hey if it's not too late, the door handles always point straight down whether they are locked or unlocked. They only point towards the "open" stencil when you pull the door handle to open the door, and then when you let go it springs back to pointing down. If it is too late, then, uh, well, erm... i won't tell anyone if you don't! Still looks pretty awesome Rod! :) -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thanks Ramon, i will fix the door handles right away. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huey_crew_chief Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Looken good buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airea Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Heating the film with an hair dryer may work to make the film conform to curved surfaces? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thank you guys for your kind words. Started detailing the cabin. I made the tie down holes on the floor, cut one by one, and it was a hard work. Not perfect but im happy with the result. Heres how it looks till now. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Your floor looks good. I bet it took forever to do that. You've got better patience than I do. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anvil6 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thank you guys for your kind words. Started detailing the cabin. I made the tie down holes on the floor, cut one by one, and it was a hard work. Not perfect but im happy with the result. Heres how it looks till now. Rod. nice and sharp Rod, great work! -Ramon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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