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Westernised Ka50 Hokum......

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#30
July 01, 2016, 03:14:59 AM
Not the clearest pic but........this is how i attempted the join. The rotor was cut at the hinge and then a groove was sanded so it slipped over the the stump on the rotor head. Not the strongest joint but i may have to build a simple brace similar to the ones i have seen used on the real thing.....well, the Ka52.......

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#31
July 01, 2016, 04:21:20 AM
Work on the nose optics.......seems a bit big......thoughts anyone before it is glued....? The unit is glued together but it is just sat on the platform at the moment......



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Dizzyfugu

#32
July 01, 2016, 04:36:39 AM
Maybe reverse the nose and hang it below? Looks a bit tall and stalky, and a fairing would probaböy not help much?

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#33
July 01, 2016, 04:45:06 AM
Ah.......the Sea Spray style radar housing  (Lynx HMA8 style) is going underneath........maybe fashion another one using smaller components......
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ChernayaAkula

#34
July 01, 2016, 06:20:10 AM
Love it!  :wub:
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#35
July 01, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
Quickly knocked up a second unit........any thoughts anyone....?  To be mounted on the top part of the nose......



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#36
July 01, 2016, 06:21:28 AM
Quote from: ChernayaAkula on July 01, 2016, 06:20:10 AM
Love it!  :wub:

Thank you very much....... :thumbsup:
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Mossie

#37
July 05, 2016, 01:32:08 AM
The only thing I'd mention is the supporting arms look a little 'lite'.

They're usually quite substantial on a FLIR turret and wrap around:
http://smnzone.scalemodellingno.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/gallery/airfix-westland-lynx-hma-8-hn/1b-hn-ac-airfix-westland-lynx-hma-8-1-48.jpg
http://www.flir.com/uploadedImages/Shared/Images/Products/Legacy/Sea%20Star%20SAFIRE%20II.jpg

I think I may have the bits still around from the Airfix Lynx, if I can find them would you like them?
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#38
July 05, 2016, 12:00:57 PM
Quote from: Mossie on July 05, 2016, 01:32:08 AM
The only thing I'd mention is the supporting arms look a little 'lite'.

They're usually quite substantial on a FLIR turret and wrap around:
http://smnzone.scalemodellingno.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/gallery/airfix-westland-lynx-hma-8-hn/1b-hn-ac-airfix-westland-lynx-hma-8-1-48.jpg
http://www.flir.com/uploadedImages/Shared/Images/Products/Legacy/Sea%20Star%20SAFIRE%20II.jpg

I think I may have the bits still around from the Airfix Lynx, if I can find them would you like them?


A very kind offer......many thanks.....yes please.......you need me to pm you my details....?
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#39
July 05, 2016, 03:04:02 PM
Nice. I'd go with either. Or just add a bit of 'beef' the bottom of the second one. But it sounds like problem solved anyway !

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#40
July 06, 2016, 12:27:49 PM
Quote from: Army of One on July 05, 2016, 12:00:57 PM
A very kind offer......many thanks.....yes please.......you need me to pm you my details....?

Found them!  Yes, PM me and I'll pop them in the post.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Joe C-P

#41
September 11, 2016, 06:03:36 AM
Quote from: Army of One on July 01, 2016, 03:14:59 AM
Not the clearest pic but........this is how i attempted the join. The rotor was cut at the hinge and then a groove was sanded so it slipped over the the stump on the rotor head. Not the strongest joint but i may have to build a simple brace similar to the ones i have seen used on the real thing.....well, the Ka52.......



I can recommend using a pin vise and a small drill to make a hole through both parts, and then a small brass or steel rod/wire, which will both align and give strength. I did this for a helicopter model I built.
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