Rotorman Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) I am trying to get everything put together to transport the helo to my club meeting but I am afraid of breaking stuff. here's with almost everything on. Added cargo hook at the bottom. Edited January 7, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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midnightprowler Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I quit.😁👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Many update lately. Not back at work just yet. I am adding a bunch of details befor the huge paint work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 This is top-notch modeling, nothing short of amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 43 minutes ago, cruiz said: This is top-notch modeling, nothing short of amazing. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 The steps supplied in the kit are wrong for the H34 but correct for the Wessex so I am making the correct steps. The steps do fold but I am duplicate mine extented. Big Thanks to Rotorwash for his research photos to help in making the steps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Great work as expected with the last few updates. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Steps are done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Edited January 14, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 This is going to be a museum piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YF65_CH53E Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I bow to the greatness of this detail!! Absolutely stunning Sir!! r/Gunny Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, YF65_CH53E said: I bow to the greatness of this detail!! Absolutely stunning Sir!! r/Gunny Dan Thank you Sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Cajun21 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I look at this and my models seem to be built by a chimpanzee by comparison! I may have to rethink my choice of hobbies. WOW just 'effn WOW. Exceptional work Rotorman, a real labor of love. Cheers Itch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 10 hours ago, Cajun21 said: I look at this and my models seem to be built by a chimpanzee by comparison! I may have to rethink my choice of hobbies. WOW just 'effn WOW. Exceptional work Rotorman, a real labor of love. Cheers Itch Thanks so much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) I ordered the blade fold from Scalewarship about a month ago but I was told that Russians hack the UK mail international delivery(whatever that means) i I am not sure if I will receive the item so I am trying to duplicate it in styrene. Edited January 21, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Blades brackets. Not I have to make everything fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Blade fold brackets was really challenging. I had to eyeball the angle from photos. Still need to add the straps Edited February 6, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 That is some amazing work, Rotorman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 21 hours ago, Dutch said: That is some amazing work, Rotorman! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Unbelievable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Hoping to do some painting in the engine area this week. I need to wire the engine next. Thanks for the comments fellows. I see the the CH 54 is available soon from ICM, who will be the first one here to get it and show us the sprues, it's a $ 200 kit. Wow. Edited February 9, 2023 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Rotorman said: I see the the CH 54 is available soon from ICM, who will be the first one here to get it and show us the sprues, it's a $ 200 kit. Wow. Hopefully, it will be you, accompanied by a super detailing work of all that exposed plumbing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 11 hours ago, cruiz said: Hopefully, it will be you, accompanied by a super detailing work of all that exposed plumbing. mmm!!! quite possible but i wouldn't mind doing the KA 29 first from Trumpeter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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