Dennis7423 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Looks like an absolute home run! - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Smeds and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) That looks really good and crisp - thanks for sharing Damn, I knew this was going to happen - just ordered one /Niels Edited February 24, 2023 by Zola25 Dennis7423, Uncarina, Smeds and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 The size of that thing Smeds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Lovely......... Must have for SURE. Need a 3D printed IP and some resin wheels. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 To paraphrase someone (I think it was Teri Hatcher in Seinfeld): it's real and it's spectacular. D.B. Andrus and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Yeah, that really does look good! I've got my heart set on doing a modern water bomber version, but have no idea of what would be involved. I just hope they're not too expensive by the time they land down under. Kev Out2gtcha and KiwiZac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, LSP_Kevin said: Yeah, that really does look good! I've got my heart set on doing a modern water bomber version, but have no idea of what would be involved. I just hope they're not too expensive by the time they land down under. There are a few differences of the modern S-64s that fire fight. Ii have found it does however differ a bit from company to company KiwiZac and LSP_Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: There are a few differences of the modern S-64s that fire fight. Ii have found it does however differ a bit from company to company Yeah, I'll have to do my research, and determine how feasible the project really is. Perhaps someone will release some aftermarket parts to make it easier. I'll probably still get one anyway, depending on price. Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, LSP_Kevin said: Yeah, I'll have to do my research, and determine how feasible the project really is. Perhaps someone will release some aftermarket parts to make it easier. I'll probably still get one anyway, depending on price. I've seen them on EBay for $135 - $150 with shipping to the US of about $25, so hopefully it won't be to ridiculous once it hits AUS. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: I've seen them on EBay for $135 - $150 with shipping to the US of about $25, so hopefully it won't be to ridiculous once it hits AUS. If that's the figure in US dollars, then we're probably looking at something around 300 Aussie pesos landed, I reckon. That's a big ticket. But it's a big model. Kev Smokeyforgothispassword, Out2gtcha and TankBuster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeds Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Just seen this on YouTube. I noticed the rotorhead/swashplate appears to be tilted to the left, Port (as you look forwards from the rear) compared to the engine cover below. Can't say I've noticed it before. Aerobynamics?? Martinnfb and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeds Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'm certainly no expert, but what I have gleaned from that video, is that some differences between the 54 and 64 the gear legs have no forward/aft fairings. The tail rotor pylon also appears not to have a fairing and has steps up its forward surface, engines have the cover and of course the bulged cockpit side windows. I'm sure there is a gazillion more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Cool video! The aircraft featured is the one we see down here every summer. When in town, it lives at an airport near me, and used to fly directly over my old house on its way in and out. An amazing sight (and sound!) at just a few hundred feet above my head. This is my inspiration for wanting to tackle this project, but I suspect it's a lot more complicated than it first appears. Kev Smeds and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Smeds said: I'm certainly no expert, but what I have gleaned from that video, is that some differences between the 54 and 64 the gear legs have no forward/aft fairings. The tail rotor pylon also appears not to have a fairing and has steps up its forward surface, engines have the cover and of course the bulged cockpit side windows. I'm sure there is a gazillion more As a note, the fore/aft fairings on the main gear struts are separate parts in the kit, and there is wiring detail on the struts if the fairings are left off. Uncarina and Smeds 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, LSP_Kevin said: Yeah, that really does look good! I've got my heart set on doing a modern water bomber version, but have no idea of what would be involved. I just hope they're not too expensive by the time they land down under. Kev Hi Kev You should get your hands on the latest issue of Air Modeller Magazine. They have an article from a guy who scracthbuilt a 1/35 skycrane waterbomber; https://www.afvmodeller.com/product/air-modeller-issue-106-out-18th-jan/ /Niels Uncarina, LSP_Kevin and KiwiZac 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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