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Hey all,

            I've got an RAH-66 I would like to do as a What-If production model.  I have a question about the sensor nose, which seems to be split into 2 separate devices.  Was the lower sensor supposed to be in a movable ball turret or stationary as on the " flying" prototype.  Also does anyone know of any What If pic of what the cockpits where supposed to look like when done? 

Thanks in advance,

                            Dave

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Dave,

  Based on this promotional material, I think only the upper portion of the sensor was designed to rotate.

 

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These are one of the mockup aircraft, but show two possible combat configurations.  personally, i think the desert camo one would look awesome.

 

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While I can't show you a photo of what the production cockpit would look like, I can show you what the actual cockpits look like in the prototypes.  These are shots from both and honestly I can't recall which is which.  Both aircraft are different though but it should at least give you an idea.

 

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Looking from pilot seat to gunner seat.

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Finally, I did build the 1/72 italeri kit as an old style FT. Rucker trainer with orange panels.  Personally, I really like how it turned out. HTH 

  Ray

 

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