My Wessex HU5

[shark64]

Harv.

I see you got your helicopter . I great start.

Will follow for sure.

[harv]

Thanks Oliver.. I'll be hitting you up for info. Glad you'll be following ...harv

[shark64]

5 hours ago, harv said:

Thanks Oliver.. I'll be hitting you up for info. Glad you'll be following ...harv

Anything i can do to help.

[shark64]

On 8/31/2021 at 7:47 PM, belugawhaleman said:

Thanks again Harv. I'll be watching your build. I wonder if FLY offers the  Sikorsky  version? 

They dont but i did conversion to use on the fly model. Reach out to Readoks figures...they carry it for me.

[harv]

First question Oliver, what diameter did you use for the landing gear ? I'm very happy you'll be watching. You and Giovanni both....harv

[shark64]

1 hour ago, harv said:

First question Oliver, what diameter did you use for the landing gear ? I'm very happy you'll be watching. You and Giovanni both....harv

I use that size for the legs 

[harv]

Thanks Oliver. That comes out to 3/32...harv 

[harv]

Lots of goodness !.......harv

[GazzaS]

[DocRob]

6 hours ago, harv said:

Lots of goodness !.......harv

Do you still need the base kit? 

Cheers Rob

[Peterpools]

Harv

Yikes, I couldn't believe my eyes - now that's an upgrade set of the greatest proportions.

lets getting cracking on the kit.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[BlrwestSiR]

5 hours ago, GazzaS said:

X 2!!!!

[Maw1963]

Harv I would really like to build an HU-5 but still busy, too busy, with H-34

I will follow with interest to say the least 😀

[harv]

Something like that....harv

[Kaireckstadt]

5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

X 2!!!!

X 3!!!!

[mark31]

More resin then plastic.

Looks good hope that it all fit.

Mark

[Peterpools]

Harv

X4 !!!! She is underway and looking good.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Martinnfb]

Does it come with glue as well ? Asking for a friend 😈

[harv]

No Martin.....harv

[harv]

First cut is the deepest..... I've made a start of it. Big question. I need suggestions on what saws to use cutting this out. I used to have small Radu's saws but used them all up. What do you all use ?......harv

[shark64]

Harv.

You can use small saws from hasegawa, they have a great set.

You need to set up a guide for the saws to follow since saws have a tendency to take the path of least resistance. I use a bendable metal ruler taped to the fuselage for mine. Dont rush the sawing, this area is super delicate.

[BlrwestSiR]

Harv, I have the JLC saw and I think it's very similar to the Radu ones.

http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_28&products_id=35

They sell spare blades too. 

You could also just use a scriber and keep making light passes until it cuts through the plastic. 

Carl

[Peterpools]

Harv

For fine cuts, I use the CMK saw Blades:

https://spruebrothers.com/cmkh1000-cmk-tools-ultra-smooth-extra-smooth-saw-h1000/

 

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[shark64]

5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Harv, I have the JLC saw and I think it's very similar to the Radu ones.

http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_28&products_id=35

They sell spare blades too. 

You could also just use a scriber and keep making light passes until it cuts through the plastic. 

Carl

scriber won't work for this, plastic is too thick and the area to be cut is too fragile because of the tight area  ,there is also  a chance of slippage and scratching surrounding area. 

[harv]

One down.Really have to thin down. Fairly thick....harv