1to1scale Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 This is a cool build I will follow! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Thank you for stopping by Mark, it is late and I just finished basic shapes . Dolphin is pretty much there, and the loading ramp has also new shape. The transition between the windshield and the weather radar dome needs some TLC, but not today. Cheers M. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 17, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2019 Martin, this is something I’ve wanted to do for eons, but never had the time and the will both at once. I’m loving this build. It’s amazing how a loading ramp and a Huey style western looking nose completely change the look and character of this reliable old workhorse. Like the breathed new life into an old design. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 That is some sweet converting, Martin! Gaz! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Looking great Martin, at firs I couldn't believe that the blob in front of the copter would convert to an elegant nose and voila, nose nicely done. Nice job of scratching with the back door as well. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Fantastic work Martin. You make it look so easy, especially the new nose cone. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 17, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2019 Martin, I’ll say this again. If you could make Masters of these parts you’ve made, you’d sell hundreds of what would be a very involved, very nice conversion for the Trumpeter Mi-17. This type of scratchbuilding is beyond the abilities of 98% of builders, but your kit would open the door and nicely fill this wide open gap in modern helicopter modeling. I wish I had just half of the raw talent I’m seeing on display here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said: Martin, I’ll say this again. If you could make Masters of these parts you’ve made, you’d sell hundreds of what would be a very involved, very nice conversion for the Trumpeter Mi-17. This type of scratchbuilding is beyond the abilities of 98% of builders, but your kit would open the door and nicely fill this wide open gap in modern helicopter modeling. I wish I had just half of the raw talent I’m seeing on display here. I couldn't say that any better.................... You're no slouch either Ernie, I've seen some of your talents, and you have them , bud..... I agree , making masters of this conversion would be an open door for cool stuff...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 17, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2019 How did i miss this??? incredible craftmanship! really enjoying this.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Slowly working on cabin heater unit KO-50. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 First of all , big thanks to US ARMY photographers for providing me with this awesome shot I've been on it for past few hours and I would say that the basic shape of the heated is more-less in. Also I realized that I can not scribe into it. It is basically a blob of 16 gauge led shot and super glue. I had to choose different approach of gluing on panels and latches made out of plastic and sanding it down smooth. basic shape filled and covered in some crocket plastic bits, that will later create a decent base for some detailing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Martin, I’ll say this again. If you could make Masters of these parts you’ve made, you’d sell hundreds of what would be a very involved, very nice conversion for the Trumpeter Mi-17. This type of scratchbuilding is beyond the abilities of 98% of builders, but your kit would open the door and nicely fill this wide open gap in modern helicopter modeling. I wish I had just half of the raw talent I’m seeing on display here. I hear you Ernie, unfortunately I don't know how to cast and this is basically a test-mule for later conversions. Canadian version represent Mi-17-A5 that is produced by Kazan company. The direct competitor is Ulan Ade produced Mi-8AMT (Mi-171) used by Czech Air Force for example. And that is going to be one of my future projects. Also an early Mi-8. Sound easy, almost, however every one is different in many ways. Also, conversions as such , take lots of resin and I am not sure who would want to tackle it. I can make a hard molds of the nose , possibly the ramp for you, but that's pretty much it. Thank You for stoping by guys and commenting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 In the beginning Martin created the resin Blob. And the Blob was without form, and void; and dust was upon the face of the yellowishness . And Martin moved upon the face of the blob with a sand paper. and then Martin said, Let there be windows and there were windows. And Martin saw the window, that it was good....... and Martin called it a Dolphin nose........ OK now. I am good , but not that good At the begging I spent stupidly long hours by staring at the pictures of the real window from variety of angles. Realizing that the concave shape will be a bit of a challenge, so I build up a bit of resin on the sidewalls, in order to blend in the set of windows made most likely from a CD cover. First some preliminary sketch Second, transferring the shape on the tape and taping it on piece of plastic sheet. Cutting out the window in order to create template. Next, using my flexible template to scribe the windows . Drilling , filing scratching I hope you guys are having fun , the same way as I do. Thanks for checking in. Cheers M. gonna find that CD cover 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Naturally the windows are barely visible under the armour plating, because like everyone has to take a shot at the pilot not fair totally 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 entertainment time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Brilliant work, Martin! I really like the heater you made. I hope your window comes out good. Gaz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 19, 2019 Heretic! LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 19, 2019 The Canadian birds seem to show even more bits of armor tacked on the sides around the pilot. I guess they tacked on bits of steel wherever they could. Many stories of Huey jocks in Vietnam bringing a piece of steel plate to sit on. Protecting the family jewels from the odd well aimed rifle shot is most important 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Cargo space has ballistic protection in form of mats as such. And the vital part of the helicopter are protected mostly by ceramic based armour plating. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Geez, there are some great details available! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 There is some serious scratching and creative solution finding involved in your project. I enjoy to follow how you tackle it and try to learn something out of it. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 19, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 19, 2019 That’s some decent ballistics protection, Martin. Protecting against 7.62mm NATO at 20 yds is not easy for ceramic. I assume the ceramic degrades after each hit, making multiple hits in the same spot to be problematic? Not much good against 50 BMG, but not to many soldiers carry a 50 cal. as a personal weapon. Some good information here. The bird seems well protected. Better than the old Huey, no doubt. Are the saddle tanks self sealing at all? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Appliqué armour is easily replaceable, crew not so much. As long as it takes them back home, everyone's happy. In case of 50 caliber, there are plenty of Cobras , Apaches and Kamovs to deal with it Another big info came out of US ARMY web. A top shot of the heater, that is worth of gold this is why .......go Martin,,, go Martin, go go go Martin And some more details of reinforcement and hinge on top of the heater 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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