Tank Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Rotorman said: T shapped styrene Thanks, keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Added rivets to the cabin ceiling. A light primer of grey. Edited June 10, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mudrat Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Wow, This looks incredible!! Tell me how much and where to email it to, 🙂 I'm officially impressed. I'm now working out mesh patterns in my head. I'm hoping the Covid don't take me before I get to buy this from you, Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Interesting about blades in the rain; I only follow helicopter history loosely and occasionally, so there is much like that which is unknown to me. Hmm, either a title or the first lines of a poem; 'Snakes on a plane & blades in the rain.' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 That does look awesome. I want one for sure. Where can I get one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) vacation came with This is a fun build so far i must say. So much can be done at any modeling level. Creating more work for myself, I am in the process of cutting out the engine cowlings to display the engine. I hope to display two mechanics by the helicopter and a pilot near by. Maybe a small generator by the helicopter since VideoAviation came with two units last months in 1/32 scale. Edited June 20, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 17 hours ago, mudrat said: Wow, This looks incredible!! Tell me how much and where to email it to, 🙂 I'm officially impressed. I'm now working out mesh patterns in my head. I'm hoping the Covid don't take me before I get to buy this from you, Stephen Still working out all the details on the nose. Not available just yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Ok, here's a few things. Where did you get a engine for that? I never heard of one available. Are you going to cut out the grill and put in a screen mesh? Our version didn't have those type of seats. All we had were the bench seats and cargo netting attached on the sides. I never did look at how the seat belts were attached. Don't forget the piping in the pylon holes and a cable spool for the winch. Do you know where the supports for the exhaust pipe go as well as the support braces for the vertical stabs? I don't know what paint job you will be using but our copters had the windows above the pilot and copilot tinted blue. Then there's the discoloration on the exhaust tube from the severe heat. Sorry if I have become a pain, and I don't mean to be one, but out of all the aircraft I had to fly in, this was the one I got most involved with, near mid air accidents and other things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, ikar said: Ok, here's a few things. Where did you get a engine for that? I never heard of one available. Are you going to cut out the grill and put in a screen mesh? Our version didn't have those type of seats. All we had were the bench seats and cargo netting attached on the sides. I never did look at how the seat belts were attached. Don't forget the piping in the pylon holes and a cable spool for the winch. Do you know where the supports for the exhaust pipe go as well as the support braces for the vertical stabs? I don't know what paint job you will be using but our copters had the windows above the pilot and copilot tinted blue. Then there's the discoloration on the exhaust tube from the severe heat. Sorry if I have become a pain, and I don't mean to be one, but out of all the aircraft I had to fly in, this was the one I got most involved with, near mid air accidents and other things. first, thanks so much for sharing your points. So, the engine is from the Arado i think, i will use that as the base for T.53. I have seen cargo netting and solid fabric for the seats, i went with solid setbacks only because i needed to have some color inside the cabin. Will add cables for winch and pylons. I do know about exhaust braces and stabs. Paintjob will be the SEA camo version. I did not know about overhead windows, now i do. Plenty of photos i found on the exhaust discoloration so good on that. Do you have photos of engine area by any chance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Sorry, I just checked my book on Pedro by Wayne Mutzurski and it didn't have any open engine shots. You could try contacting Kamman company itself, they should have something in their files or look for a old Tech Order. either on like or from them. A dash 1 would be the pilot's flight manual, it may or may not. Since I was not in their squadron, my only chance of getting a shot of the engine would be if they happened to it opened up on the days when I would get a permit and wander the flight line taking pictures. Most of the maint. was done in their metal building's hanger. When we showed up without our weapons, most of the pre=flight was already completed so all we had to do was get in and have the pilot start the engine and confirm everything was moving as it should, and then we would shake through the sky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) On 6/20/2020 at 8:49 AM, ikar said: Sorry, I just checked my book on Pedro by Wayne Mutzurski and it didn't have any open engine shots. You could try contacting Kamman company itself, they should have something in their files or look for a old Tech Order. either on like or from them. A dash 1 would be the pilot's flight manual, it may or may not. Since I was not in their squadron, my only chance of getting a shot of the engine would be if they happened to it opened up on the days when I would get a permit and wander the flight line taking pictures. Most of the maint. was done in their metal building's hanger. When we showed up without our weapons, most of the pre=flight was already completed so all we had to do was get in and have the pilot start the engine and confirm everything was moving as it should, and then we would shake through the sky. Still searching for engine photos. Edited June 22, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 What engine did this bird use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, midnightprowler said: What engine did this bird use? They used Lycoming T53 engines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycoming_T53 It is the same engine used in Hueys, so if you have a left over, you can use it. Edited June 21, 2020 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, HeavyArty said: They used Lycoming T53 engines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycoming_T53 It is the same engine used in Hueys, so if you have a left over, you can use it. I dont think i have one left. Will check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Then one could use photos of a Huey engine I would think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I picked up a Huskie book for reference years ago...I'll check for engine pics tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Bounce said: I picked up a Huskie book for reference years ago...I'll check for engine pics tonight Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 couple internet pics: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) the book has nothing...sorry. I searched online for a good hour plus today. Engine overhaul, restoration, by engine model #..... there's squat so far. maybe if we pool our money we can fly you to Pima and you can sneak in and open one up...there's also one in Washington.... I'll send you a black baklava? . Edited June 26, 2020 by Bounce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Bounce said: the book has nothing...sorry. I searched online for a good hour plus today. Engine overhaul, restoration, by engine model #..... there's squat so far. maybe if we pool our money we can fly you to Pima and you can sneak in and open one up...there's also one in Washington.... I'll send you a black baklava? . I sure appreciate you taking the time to look into the engine and such. I did contact the last flying Huskie in Washington but i haven't heard anything back. I called the museum. Love to find out the name of the pilot and contact me directly. Your photos give me an idea how to position the engine. Thanks Oliver Edited June 26, 2020 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 https://www.neam.org/shell.php?page=air_museum_news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) I bet there's a couple black and white pics in one of these 'rotor tips' publications by kaman, like a news letter with maintenance tips section great cartoons in the first couple editions: "Kaman; it rhymes with Japan" https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/index.php/kaman-rotor-tips/ hey hey!: Edited June 26, 2020 by Bounce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Amazing source of info. Feb 67 has a schematic of the auxiliary fuel tanks! Might be of interest? LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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