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LOIC. MERCI. CONTENT DE S'AVOIR QUE TU AS AIME L'HELICO. LES PROCHAINES PHOTOS SERONT DANS QUELQIES JOURS. OLIVER Translation: I am glad you like the helicopter. More photos soon.

I was wondering where that photo went. Where was it? Thanks for putting it up. Oliver

Hi. Thanks. I am guessing that I will be on this project for another 6 months or so. The plan was to try to go IPMS Nationals with it but at this rate I dont believe its going to happen...Oh well, there is always Arizona IPMS 2010. One quick question: Where did you guys connect your jump rope in the helicopter ? Oliver

Thanks Hubert, What I like most about the brass is that it brings it back to the scale. I'll keep posting. Oliver

Hi. Thanks. Brass is fun and challenging at the same time with moments of heavy cursing.. Oliver

Hi Barry. I agree about the challenge of learning. As as the Huey goes, I love that helicopter. It is such an important machine in the History of US Aviation. I do fly helicopters as a hobby but I am yet to fly a Huey. I ll keep the photos going, Oliver

Hi Jack, I am just like you. I just dont build fast at all. It drives my friends at the modeling club crazy. The Neptune project sounds like a great one. All scratchbuild...that will impressive. Please post photos when you start. Oliver

Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoy it. Oliver

Hi Jack. Thanks fot the nice words. Yes, I like details a lot but sometimes I think it takes over. I have to take a step back because it always takes me into something else in the model. I ll post photos when I can. Oliver I am seeing that youa re doing reseach on a Neptune in 1/32. Does anybody make that plane in that scale or will it be a full scratchbuild project for you ? Thats a great plane.

Hi Barry. Thanks so much for the interest in my helicopter. It has been challenging at times. Oliver

Thanks Matt Oliver

Hi Tim. Thanks so much for the kind words. I am glad you like it. As as the brass goes. I used thickness no bigger than .010. I buy the brass in sheets from a company called K&S from Chicago. You usually find brass products in RC shops. Any good modeling stores should have a selection of brass rods. tubing and sheets. Everything is you see is handmade. I usually do a template in styrene before the brass, it is easier to work with if you have to sand. You will need plenty of #11 blades and good scissor or metal sheer, sandpaper and various files...lets not forget a Dremel as well. If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them. Oliver

Hi guys New photos. I was working on the cowling braces. Feedback always welcome and appreciated. Oliver