AH-37 Lightweight Attack Helicopter

Taiidantomcat · May 13, 2011, 10:43:30 AM

REally cool!! The clothes pins make me think "Floats"

Thiel · May 13, 2011, 10:45:59 AM

But where does the wizz-bang go then?

GTX · May 13, 2011, 12:42:36 PM

Coming along nicely.

Regards,

Greg

Stargazer · May 13, 2011, 03:32:38 PM

Going really well so far. Keep up the good work!!

Weaver · May 13, 2011, 06:14:01 PM

Looks good!

Are you going to cut the tail down a bit? Rotor clearance looks pretty marginal....

Thiel · May 13, 2011, 08:33:51 PM

Quote from: Weaver on May 13, 2011, 06:14:01 PM
Looks good!

Are you going to cut the tail down a bit? Rotor clearance looks pretty marginal....

Yup, it has already been done, though I have yet to photograph it.
I've yet to decide whether I'll go for a conventional tail or NoTaR.

All in all I think it needs one more round of sanding before I apply the primer.

Thiel · May 16, 2011, 02:22:25 PM

I've cut down the tail.
Next I'll fit NOTAR nozzles on the tail and the horizontal tailplanes, then a layer of primer.

Thiel · May 17, 2011, 02:52:57 PM

My camera is on the friz again so no pics.
I've fitted the tail planes and the NOTAR nozzles and they are now awaiting PSR.
Once that's done it's time for the first round of primer. If the weather holds out I should be able to do that tomorrow.

Stargazer · May 17, 2011, 03:22:35 PM

Sounds fun! But if I were to fly in one of those, I'd be dead scared that my seat is so close to the rotor! $:-\$

Taiidantomcat · May 17, 2011, 07:18:18 PM

It looks perfect!

Thiel · May 17, 2011, 11:24:30 PM

Quote from: Stargazer2006 on May 17, 2011, 03:22:35 PM
Sounds fun! But if I were to fly in one of those, I'd be dead scared that my seat is so close to the rotor! $:-\$

Well, you can't have everything.

I wanted to keep the nose and engine fairings intact since they are what gives the A-37 its looks.

Thiel · May 18, 2011, 03:10:07 PM

First layer of primer has gone on and it's a complete disaster.

Aside from the expected flaws it revealed, the paint turned knobbly.
I've never had that result before. Does anyone hvae any advice as to how I prevent it from happening again with the next layer? I use Belton Hit Color rattle cans.

Anyway, bring on the sandpaper!

Taiidantomcat · May 19, 2011, 09:15:14 AM

I think it is the paint drying too quickly before it hits the model. You could hold the can closer, or it just may be an old or defective can. Sorry for the setback

Thiel · May 24, 2011, 02:37:59 PM

It's okay. A light sanding seems to have cured it.
I've added another round of putty.

Thiel · May 25, 2011, 01:24:30 PM

Second layer of primer went on today and it's an even bigger disaster than the first time!

This time the paint isn't turning knobbly, instead the pigment and the thinner isn't mixing. And yes, I did shake the can before use.

I think I can fix it. The can is going out with the trash though, and I'll see if I can't scrounge up another brand in town.