Jump to content

Building report about a Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane in scale 1:32, which can then fly


Recommended Posts

The supports and struts are glued to the tailplane. Of course it is better to do this on the carcass without paint. The rear (3D printed) bracing was too short, had to be replaced by a carbon rod.
This is just prototype construction. In the kit everything is already corrected and fits.

 

s64f359.jpg.14b0ab6d19d176c7d88412db585436d3.jpg

 

 

The result from the left.

 

s64f360.jpg.207ab4c5223ed7cce90304ad5b989c2b.jpg

Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...

Ian, it's the home stretch. The mechanics are also ready to fly (there were some problems), after their installation the last details will be added.
On 09. and 10.03.19 you can see my Skycrane at the ROTOR 2019 in Iffezheim!

Link to post
Share on other sites

I imitated the attachments at the front of the engines with a decal. It looks much more professional with Wafu. But our models also serve a different purpose.

 

s64f373.jpg.45a052f9d2612b2648e05e886ec93a8d.jpg

 

 

Here's the other side.

 

s64f374.jpg.b3b058abec671f69fb51aa3b63aa2497.jpg

Link to post
Share on other sites

The mechanics have flown in. The trainer flew with 640 g take-off weight, the complete Skycrane will reach 600 to 620 g depending on the battery. There are still small problems at the rear, but they can be solved.
The final assembly has begun. Here first picture:

 

s64f379.jpg.13f440d9ff0d07fbcf6bdbbeb1b8bc9f.jpg

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Ian, the "good" pictures come later. Yes, I am happy about the result, also that it is finished and will fly.
Without your suggestion I would have built this model if not never, then at least much later. Thanks for that. It has become a piece of jewellery.

Link to post
Share on other sites

I would like to post much more flight pictures and videos. But I always need others who can do that! I am a model builder, I can fly my helicopters. But in both areas (photo + video) I am not good.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...