CharlieUH-1H Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) A friend of mine gave me this bird.. Beside the Huey this helicopter is on my favorite list.. Ill try with this... Edited May 11, 2017 by CharlieUH-1H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looks like you are off to a good start. One of the major changes with the MH-6s is the instrument panel. It is totally different than what is in an MD500. It is much more narrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: Looks like you are off to a good start. One of the major changes with the MH-6s is the instrument panel. It is totally different than what is in an MD500. It is much more narrow. Thanks my friend Gino for the picture... Ill try to have fun with this thing until the KH 1/48 huey is with us... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Working on this from the same tree parts Test No $ for the CMK stuff :( when life give you lemons make a cool lemonade :) Edited May 11, 2017 by CharlieUH-1H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Great thinking outside the box! Looks good! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UH-1Mad Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, hawkwrench said: Great thinking outside the box! Looks good! Tim I was gonna say great thinking 'inside' the box!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Working on those antennas I made them with aluminium .. are they the same on the other side or different ones ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 The pit is "done" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 More of the antennas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 If someone have a good picture of the skid on this helicopter that I can see how they really go and can provide I'll be thankful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) The landing gear attaches pretty much how it does in the kit. Also, if you plan on leaving the pilot doors off, you need to trim them back to the lines in the fuselage. As is, the opening is just for the window glass. You may want to trim the rear door openings a bit too as they are a little sloppy and not all the way out to the door opening lines either. I'm not sure what the fabric covered roll in the rear is supposed to be either. On the AH-6J (armed, 5-blade rotor - as you are building) there is a square box in its place in the rear. You can see it behind the M134 minigun ammo box in the pics below. You can also see the box well in the rear of this later model AH-6M (6 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor, larger rear door opening, among a few other upgrades). The box is present on both models though. Edited May 11, 2017 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 28 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: The landing gear attaches pretty much how it does in the kit. Also, if you plan on leaving the pilot doors off, you need to trim them back to the lines in the fuselage. As is, the opening is just for the window glass. You may want to trim the rear door openings a bit too as they are a little sloppy and not all the way out to the door opening lines either. I'm not sure what the fabric covered roll in the rear is supposed to be either. On the AH-6J (armed, 5-blade rotor - as you are building) there is a square box in its place in the rear. You can see it behind the M134 minigun ammo box in the pic below. You can also see the box well in the rear of this later model AH-6M (6 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor, larger rear door opening, among a few other upgrades). The box is the present on both models though. Thanks for the help Gino, Any Idea on how can I make this Box? Ill try to make it with aluminum and plastic.. but if you have any Idea on how to make it please let me know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 30 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: The landing gear attaches pretty much how it does in the kit. Also, if you plan on leaving the pilot doors off, you need to trim them back to the lines in the fuselage. As is, the opening is just for the window glass. You may want to trim the rear door openings a bit too as they are a little sloppy and not all the way out to the door opening lines either. I'm not sure what the fabric covered roll in the rear is supposed to be either. On the AH-6J (armed, 5-blade rotor - as you are building) there is a square box in its place in the rear. You can see it behind the M134 minigun ammo box in the pic below. You can also see the box well in the rear of this later model AH-6M (6 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor, larger rear door opening, among a few other upgrades). The box is the present on both models though. Gino, thanks for the info on the skid.. I noticed that the kit is kind of highers than pictures you post or am I wrong? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I would make the box out of sheet styrene and add the square ribs on the sides. I don't know about the kit skids as I have not built it. They may be higher though as there are high landing gear and low landing gear options for actual MD500s. US Army AH/MH-6s use the low gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 18 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: I would make the box out of sheet styrene and add the square ribs on the sides. I don't know about the kit skids as I have not built it. They may be higher though as there are high landing gear and low landing gear options for actual MD500s. US Army AH/MH-6s use the low gear. Thanks Gino! I see if I can find a photo of that box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Charlie, it looks awesome, i like the band aid mesh in the seats, it gives a nice fabric look. The mounting of the armament is rock on too. For the skids, this kit brings them a bit tall, try to cut them a little bit, but not too much. Anyways, it looks fantastic. Adelante Charlie! Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, salvador001 said: Charlie, it looks awesome, i like the band aid mesh in the seats, it gives a nice fabric look. The mounting of the armament is rock on too. For the skids, this kit brings them a bit tall, try to cut them a little bit, but not too much. Anyways, it looks fantastic. Adelante Charlie! Rod. thanks hermano, you know I was about to cut them last night but dint want to mess the skids, any idea of how much should I cut in Centimeter my friend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I would say 2mm. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 5 hours ago, salvador001 said: I would say 2mm. Rod. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Following Gino's Advice I did my best for that Box.. first time I deal with styrene Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Looks good for your fist time using sheet styrene. A few comments on it. First, it is too short. It should come up to the same height as the bulkhead behind the seats. Look at the height in the pic from above. It also looks too deep (front to rear). Remember, you still have to fit the weapons plank in front of it. Lastly, it should not have a "N" registration number on it. "N" numbers are only for civilian aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: Looks good for your fist time using sheet styrene. A few comments on it. First, it is too short. It should come up to the same height as the bulkhead behind the seats. Look at the height in the pic from above. It also looks too deep (front to rear). Remember, you still have to fit the weapons plank in front of it. Lastly, it should not have a "N" registration number on it. "N" numbers are only for civilian aircraft. Thanks a lot for the info! My friend I'll fix that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FM-Whip Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 10 hours ago, HeavyArty said: Looks good for your fist time using sheet styrene. A few comments on it. First, it is too short. It should come up to the same height as the bulkhead behind the seats. Look at the height in the pic from above. It also looks too deep (front to rear). Remember, you still have to fit the weapons plank in front of it. Lastly, it should not have a "N" registration number on it. "N" numbers are only for civilian aircraft. Since nobody has mentioned it, that "box" is a Robertson fuel tank... John Hairell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 38 minutes ago, FM-Whip said: Since nobody has mentioned it, that "box" is a Robertson fuel tank... John Hairell Thanks Jhon... never knew what that box is now I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieUH-1H Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Fixing the Box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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