scotthldr Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) Hi all, looking at purchasing one of the Trumpeter AS365 kits in 1/48 in order to build N3 version. What is the closest out of the three available boxes or do all have the same contents, one thing I definitely need is the rescue hoist. I'll be swapping out the tail rotor/tail with the Fireball version and replacing the main blades. Ok just seen that the Fireball set is long oop and probably unavailable anywhere. Doh!!! Edited September 7, 2018 by scotthldr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Just found that Kitty Hawk do a Harbin Z9 with 3 different sub variants. Looking at the sprues on line would I be correct in saying that this would be a better kit to build a AS365N3, certainly looks more detailed than the Trumpeter kit, but not sure if a rescue hoist is included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Scott, The Trumpeter kits all have the first type (and smallest) fenestron: to build an N-3- version out of it would require a completely new tail. All three Trumpeter kits have a hoist, but it is very rudimental. I cannot remember if the KH Dauphin (which does have the proper tail for a newer N- version) had a hoist included. Also: the Dauphin came with different types of hoists. Afaik the USCG operated the type which had one large 'bent' strut that carries the hoist mechanism. The other hoist type has three struts that carry the mechanism. Build- wise: the Trumpeter Dauphins have rudemental shape and interior but build quick. Detailing is up to the modeller. The KH has a complex parts break up, an overload of extra bits and pieces and then logically fitting issues. Gertjan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genry Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 The best choice would be KH Z-9 kit that has 2 noses, 2 tail booms, 3 fuselage variants in 1 box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yip, that was my conclusion as well so ordered one at the weekend. Just need pictures of the cabin area now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pappy121 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 1:46 AM, scotthldr said: Yip, that was my conclusion as well so ordered one at the weekend. Just need pictures of the cabin area now. + 1 for the KH kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 On the KH kit, you will need to remove about 1 mm on the bottom of the back cabin wall, and it builds straight. Otherwise, you hit alignment issues when you try to fit the turbine housings and the roof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks for the warning Norbet, much appreciated. Don't suppose you have any links to or photos showing the interior of a rescue configured AS365? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I have, but from the french navy, it's perhaps not what you are looking for. I have also USCG but nothing civilian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I'll be building a Hellenic Coast Guard AS365N3, although not configured as a pure SAR helo like the USCG HH-65, I think the French version may be closer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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