Tgoetz Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I agree, but in the discription is says "available in all sizes". Not sure what that means or how you order a different scale. I've never used Shapeways, however, I might have to give it a go. Todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I think you have to ask the author to make it available. Shapeways doesn't allow you to change scales. His items appear to be more for the R/C crowd. The 1.7 headset was around 2" long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just got an email saying my 1/32 412 bits have shipped....will keep you all posted Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Arrived this morning Looks REALLY nice...a lot of $$ I will agree, but the rotor head and swashplate details are really nice. Parts feel a little greasy, so I suspect they will need a wash. Overall I am very very happy with it. It is going to go a long way to help me convert my Revell Huey one day! Going out soon but will snap some photo's when I get back home for you all. Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Pics as promised.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 For some reason I can only post one photo.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Anthony in NZ Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hmmmm..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Rotorman Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yes mate it is, and larger than it looks in the photo's. I have clipped off the doghouse type upper fairing and taped it to the kit....wow what a transformation, even with that on it. And big! The nose is being worked on, I just got to sort out the main engine cowl.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Yes mate it is, and larger than it looks in the photo's. I have clipped off the doghouse type upper fairing and taped it to the kit....wow what a transformation, even with that on it. And big! The nose is being worked on, I just got to sort out the main engine cowl.... Are u using my kit for your conversion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 I am going to use the old Revell 1/32 Huey (UH-1D) kit as a basis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: I am going to use the old Revell 1/32 Huey (UH-1D) kit as a basis is that the one I sent u? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 48 minutes ago, Rotorman said: is that the one I sent u? Yes mate, it actually is!!!! Sorry for the brain malfunction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 52 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Yes mate, it actually is!!!! Sorry for the brain malfunction 52 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Yes mate, it actually is!!!! Sorry for the brain malfunction Happy to hear u putting it to good use....if I may, whats happening with the BK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Surprisingly the BK gets work done on her at regular intervals. With work ramping up in the past few years to get my old Auster T.7 rebuild moving along to fly (its an extensive ground up rebuild), the modelling had taken a back seat. I desperately want to finish her off. I wont start the Bell 412 until I get that BK done! Just not enough time..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 That conversion looks surprisingly similar to the Belcher 48th parts... One wonders... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure the guy who converted the Panda 212 works on 412's and used the Bell-Textron lofts as a basis for the set. I know the rotorhead, swashplate and fairing needed tweaks before going back on sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 So Anthony, is it your impression that the problem with the rotorhead not being strong enough to support the blades has been corrected? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi, I believe so. Ian wasn't prepared to order any more until it, and other items were corrected. I was copied in on the emails between the 2 parties and both parties were happy. Sure looks like it will be strong enough to support the blades from what I can see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 I have just received some Printed 'high skids' from Heli-Scale which they upscaled for me from 35th. Really nice detail and should hold the weight of the kit no problem. I will post some pics later when I have time for those interested Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Very interested. My wife would just assume you keep this information to yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 LOL, I guess I am 'inventive' each time a parcel arrives LOL Here are the skids, I should tape some of this stuff together to the Revell kit and see how it looks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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