CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Like Ray told me... "-Charli this mold is a Dog" I'll think to give this a new life.. I'll try.. advices , tips and sugestons always welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Once this small aluminum plates are sanded they become part of the mold and do the work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Removed the tail light and trying to make it look "correctly" no like the cobra company.. but kind of.. I'll sand this aluminium plate now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Looking kind of cool now.. taking shape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Fixing that exhaust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 I am starting to like this kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Holy smokes bro, looks like the one I built when I was like 7 lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 28 minutes ago, Whiskey said: Holy smokes bro, looks like the one I built when I was like 7 lol! Hahahaha lol believeme is that bad... but I'll try to make it look a bit good... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Good luck. I think it might have been easier to start with a blank block of styrene than that kit, but I admire your efforts! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 32 minutes ago, rotorwash said: Good luck. I think it might have been easier to start with a blank block of styrene than that kit, but I admire your efforts! Ray Lol! Man , no kits left on boxes I have to do something until KH Huey is out! By the way Ray, did the National Guard ever use this short body hueys?ill like to make it as a medevac also.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Charlie, If you are building it as a UH-1C, the National Guard did fly them, mostly after they were upgraded to UH-1Ms with the T53L13 engine. If you are building it as a B then you could do an early medevac. However the UH-1C never flew as a medevac and the Guard never flew the UH-1B as a medevac to my knowledge, only the regular Army. The kit is a mix of UH-1B and UH-1C parts. The tail and sync elevators are the narrow chord UH-1B type while the 540 main rotor and roof mounted pitot is from a UH-1C/M. The 540 rotor is totally different from the UH-1B though so it's not possible to build either one accurately from the box parts. I say just have fun with it and do whatever you like. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 29 minutes ago, rotorwash said: Charlie, If you are building it as a UH-1C, the National Guard did fly them, mostly after they were upgraded to UH-1Ms with the T53L13 engine. If you are building it as a B then you could do an early medevac. However the UH-1C never flew as a medevac and the Guard never flew the UH-1B as a medevac to my knowledge, only the regular Army. The kit is a mix of UH-1B and UH-1C parts. The tail and sync elevators are the narrow chord UH-1B type while the 540 main rotor and roof mounted pitot is from a UH-1C/M. The 540 rotor is totally different from the UH-1B though so it's not possible to build either one accurately from the box parts. I say just have fun with it and do whatever you like. Ray Roger that. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Never throw out those things that come with clothes .. they make nice "windows" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 With needles you can make actually nice handlers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Avionics "door" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Working on the stabilization bar. Aluminium and paper clips Edited April 30, 2017 by CharlieUH-1H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rotorwash Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 You are trying very hard to tame this dog, Charlie. Your scratch work looks great! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, rotorwash said: You are trying very hard to tame this dog, Charlie. Your scratch work looks great! Ray It is the worst nightmare! Ray why this blades are so wide? Did they actually exist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, CharlieUH-1H said: It is the worst nightmare! Ray why this blades are so wide? Did they actually exist? Yes, Charlie, the UH-1C used the 540 main rotor blade. It had a 27 inch chord compared to the 21 inch chord of the UH-1B/D/H. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, rotorwash said: Yes, Charlie, the UH-1C used the 540 main rotor blade. It had a 27 inch chord compared to the 21 inch chord of the UH-1B/D/H. Ray So, it is a go for the kit? Don't even know what I will do with it.. who use it what colors etc.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 The rotor system is kind of done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Wow, this is one horrible kit, but you are making magic with it, keep that great work buddy! The door plexis are great, so as the rotor. Are you building a nam era charlie model or a late mike model? Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 47 minutes ago, salvador001 said: Wow, this is one horrible kit, but you are making magic with it, keep that great work buddy! The door plexis are great, so as the rotor. Are you building a nam era charlie model or a late mike model? Rod. Thanks brother ,, Yes I havent see a so nightmare model ever.. To Be honest amigo I don't know the difference between them Charlie/mike please advice with pictures! I was browsing and saw a Spain Army one :) since I have fas roundels I wish to make it FAS but don't feel to make A toilet bowl ... FAS always have them with Toilet bowls? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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