Doug's 1/48 - KA27 Helix by Hobby Boss

[Waspie]

Great progress doug , nice recovery on the door . Cheers tony

Thank you Tony.

Looking good Doug, Nice build, with fettling going on where it’s needed. Door looks far better now you’ve modded it :thumb2:

Thanks you also Tim. I'm certainly happier with the door now.

[BattleshipBob]

I know Doug, very, very late again.

Fine work sir!!

[Waspie]

Not much progress today but I did manage some.

I found the undercarriage quite delicate for such a bulky flying machine. It was fiddly but not so much as I found the Wasp undercarriage.
The connections between the joints are very flimsy. I can see why a aftermarket set is available in metal! (I suppose that says a lot).

Pic 1
Only managed the starboard side undercarriage, both rear and front.


That was it for today. A bone jarring walk to Portland Bill for an ice cream then a sad departure of number one son. Maggie our pup has been moping about since he left. She enjoyed another set of fingers to chew on!

Thanks for popping in.

Doug

[Waspie]

I know Doug, very, very late again.

Fine work sir!!

No probs Bob and thank you. :thumb2:

[Waspie]

In true Waspie fashion - I messed up again dad!!!!!

The one rear undercarriage I did assemble and fix in place was wrong. It sat too far aft when comparing where mine sat to images showing where it sits on 'real' ones. The two lateral forks were back to front so had to be dissembled and assembled correctly. (Doh).
At the moment the port and starboard rear struts appear to be sticking out proud so once glue cured off I will file down. At least Hobby Boss have the U/C sitting as if it's on the ground and has weight on them!!
Pic later!
Only a short session as SWMBO has had me cleaning all morning! (Visitors gone)!!

[Bri62]

Are you sure it's not just the angle of the pic ? there can't be much in it. If thats what you mean

[Waspie]

Are you sure it's not just the angle of the pic ? there can't be much in it. If thats what you mean

Brian, when you compare the model U/C alignment with pictures of 1:1 Ka27's from side view.. My initial U/C vertical strut was aft of where it should have been. (The blisters on the side by the U/C are a good visual cue for alignment). Only a couple of mil on the kit but would equate to a significant amount in the real world. Anyway it annoyed the poo out me!! :tears-of-joy:

[Waspie]

Ok, pic of complete U/C fitted. (Next time I choose a kit I'll have to find one with a more robust U/C set-up!!)

Just needs some remedial finishing work to the lower joints. Started painting the wheels. Hand painted the inners that sickly Russian green!!! Only big item to complete are the rotor blades!! A few small bits, aerials, pitot tube and mirror's than it's - 'Spray Time'.

Pic 1


That's all folks.

Thanks for your likes and comments all greatly appreciated. :thumb2: :smiling3:

[Richard48]

All looking great Doug.Fair play to you as you keep going and solve any glitches.Might try and dig out my half builf Italeri Wessex HU 5 or start my Revell Seaking.Ive only ever built one helicopter wayyyyy back in early 80s.That was the Matchbox 1.48th Kaman Seasprite which i always thought was a cool looking aircraft.
Onwards and upwards chum.
Rich

[Waspie]

All looking great Doug.Fair play to you as you keep going and solve any glitches.Might try and dig out my half builf Italeri Wessex HU 5 or start my Revell Seaking.Ive only ever built one helicopter wayyyyy back in early 80s.That was the Matchbox 1.48th Kaman Seasprite which i always thought was a cool looking aircraft.
Onwards and upwards chum.
Rich

I see Seasprite and think - Splash!! Which they did for a hobby!!!!
Yeah - go for it Rich. I fancy a Wessex next to be honest!!!!

[Guest]

the Matchbox 1.48th Kaman Seasprite which i always thought was a cool looking aircraft.

I have fond memories of that kit too. Fond enough that I purchased an unbuilt one a few years ago and … well, put it into the stash, to be built “some day”.

[Richard48]

I have fond memories of that kit too. Fond enough that I purchased an unbuilt one a few years ago and … well, put it into the stash, to be built “some day”.

Sounds a good plan to me.Always looked a strange machine.Praying mantis msybe.

[Richard48]

I see Seasprite and think - Splash!! Which they did for a hobby!!!!
Yeah - go for it Rich. I fancy a Wessex next to be honest!!!!

Sounds a good idea.Maybe we can do a duel build.Might ignite my mojo for building.
Rich

[scottie3158]

Looking very nice and a great bit of remedial work on the door.

[flyjoe180]

Looks a complex machine Doug, you're doing a fantastic job on it