Rotorman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) I Have been putting this helo on the back burner for far too long, I would love to do a H. 34 version but no nose conversion on the market available yet. Could it be time to create the nose in CAD?. I have been reading on this this build and it appears that it is a challenging build in several areas. Would be kind a cool next to a Lynx. I just washed all the parts in dishwashing liquid this morning since releasing agents was rather slick. Edited February 9, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Lupusprimus Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 To construct the bow section of the S-58 / H-34 quickly leads to a crisis with such round sections. Find someone who can scan the nose section from a good kit in 1:48 and make a construction from it. This can then be printed in 1:32 scale as a shell and further processed. I am also very interested in this bow part, because I have the model 1:32 in 2020 on the plan as a flying model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Lupusprimus said: To construct the bow section of the S-58 / H-34 quickly leads to a crisis with such round sections. Find someone who can scan the nose section from a good kit in 1:48 and make a construction from it. This can then be printed in 1:32 scale as a shell and further processed. I am also very interested in this bow part, because I have the model 1:32 in 2020 on the plan as a flying model. If i can do the h34 nose it will be a vietnam version and if i cant id love to do two tone artic version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Can’t wait to see what you can do with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) I think I am going to do the Sub hunting version with Arctic Camo....probably not accurate but i want to detail the cabin other than with the blue seats. Debating on detaling both Gazelle Napier engines as of now. Will open panels behind transmission tower and oil cooler. I will not fold blades or tail. May do a winter scene...and then again things may change along the build. Edited February 13, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Oliver I imagine rubbing his hands, devising, enjoying his new plan, making his H-34 a reality, yes I remember correctly, Fly announced, do not take out conversion of his magnificent wessex soon, so, go ahead, you have demonstrated the power Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) I would be interested in a 3-D printed or resin cast nose to convert the Fly Models Wessex into a US UH-34D. I hope you (or some AM helo company) offer it up for sale if you are able to reproduce it. If you could make a new nose section from where the kit forward nose attaches, that would be perfect. The line forward of the door where the grey filler is present below. Everything forward of this line needs to be redone to backdated it to an H-34. I don't know why Fly Models hasn't continued the series w/an H-34? The kit is laid out to be able to swap out the nose section. A new nose and a few other pieces on another sprue and they would be set. Edited February 14, 2020 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Hi Gino The issue is that Fly models said he would do the H-34, so I guess aftermarket guys are reluctant to work on a conversion set. That said, it was years ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wafu Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 13 hours ago, norbert said: Hi Gino The issue is that Fly models said he would do the H-34, so I guess aftermarket guys are reluctant to work on a conversion set. That said, it was years ago... Still waiting for the Wessex 3 to appear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Wafu Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Oliver, I don’t wish to tell anyone how to build their models, you build what you want my friend. I will say though, the sonar set your elegantly building was installed to the Royal Navy Wessex Mk3. The Green Wessex picture with the engines and electrical bay open is a Wessex Mk5 of the Royal Navy, used for troop transport and not with a sonar installed (it’s also missing an engine starter shroud on the nearest engine, just sayin as an ex Navy Wessex Engineer) The last photo you’ve posted is of a Royal Air Force Wessex Mk2 of 72 Squadron, again it never had the sonar installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) Hi Wafu Thanks for the info. What MK is the camo wessex on the photo? I am planning to add the gazelle engines and open panels on main rotor mast/oil cooler area as of now. I guess the kit is an Mk 5???. Is you have any engine photos on both sides u are allowed to share, please post. So little seen of interior subhunting gear. Edited February 19, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wafu Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) The Camo one is a Mk2, a troop carrier for the RAF. The sonar fitted Wessex looked like this. https://nelsam.org.uk/Exhibits/Search/?search=XM833 https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/model/Westland Wessex HAS3 https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953439-westland-wessex-has3-xm328/ Edited February 19, 2020 by Wafu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Wafu said: The Camo one is a Mk2, a troop carrier for the RAF. The sonar fitted Wessex looked like this. https://nelsam.org.uk/Exhibits/Search/?search=XM833 https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/model/Westland Wessex HAS3 https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953439-westland-wessex-has3-xm328/ Thats some amazing photos. Thanks so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Edited February 23, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeejeeZ Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 That is some impressive scratch building!! Gertjan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lupusprimus Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Oliver, it would be interesting to see how such a work of art is created in stages. Do you use any sheet material or is it lasered? Let's take a look at your trick box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 All work done with a ruler and #11 blade. I use an anvil to make things glue straight. I use Evegreen sheets in various thickness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALEXANDRE REZENDE Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 23/02/2020 at 20:31, Rotorman said: Looks like another art piece by Oliver is coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) I found an H.34 Marines at the Palm Springs aviation museum. I sure hope i can go and take photos behind the scenes. Edited February 28, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Edited March 1, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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HeavyArty Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Looking good. Are you still thinking about back-dating the nose to an H-34? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 39 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: Looking good. Are you still thinking about back-dating the nose to an H-34? Yes. Waiting on approval to go take photos of the real helicopter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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