OH-13S

[centaur567]

My second entry is going to be an OH-13S used by the Aussies based at Nui Dat. Gary

I was originally going to use metal rods to remake the tail boom. Too many bends and attachments. So I decided to thin down the parts with the back of a zacto blade. Still not finished. Hope I wasn't entering too soon. Gary

Most of the tailboom assembled. The engine is a little jewel. Making flight controls. Gary

 

[helios]

Get some!

Those tailbooms look like a bundle of toothpicks.

Looking forward to seeing what you make of this one.

 

[moon puppy]

you know someone came out with some attachment type PE stuff to link brass rod. PE Ts and X. I got the same kit and was thinking of using the kit parts as my guide. If I ever get a resistance solder station I might have to give it a go.

 

[helios]

you know someone came out with some attachment type PE stuff to link brass rod. PE Ts and X. I got the same kit and was thinking of using the kit parts as my guide. If I ever get a resistance solder station I might have to give it a go.

Albion Hobbies. Chuk mentioned them a while back on his MiG-21 build for tubing/wire. They also make those connectors.

http://www.albionhobbies.com/connecto/

 

[moon puppy]

That's it.

 

[centaur567]

I thought about making one with metal rod I bought, but there are a LOT of angles and attachments. So I decided to thin them down the best I could. Also while finding pics of OH-13's used at Nui Dat with the 161st Recce there was a Cobra with I think is in Aussie markings.
Gary

 

[centaur567]

Finally, the engine is painted and installed. Gary

 

[helios]

Nice! :drinks

 

[Novorus]

Nice build and an interesting subject

 

[moon puppy]

Nice job, that frame really is overstated.

 

[centaur567]

I know, but it's thinner than it used to be. Thanks to all. Gary

 

[moon puppy]

Sorry, I didn't mean for that to sound so negative. No reflection on what you're doing Gary. Just the nature of that subject.

 

[ij001]

Learning a lot here for when I eventually tackle mine. Excellent work, sir.

Ian.

 

[lupanzer]

Really very good!...

luiz.

 

[jknaus]

Nice Always make me think of MASH.
James

 

[centaur567]

Thanks, The swashplate and collective lever were scratch built. Gary

 

[centaur567]

Push/pull tubes for flight controls were installed. Made from spares and bits and needs paint. Seat and crew member temporarily installed. Gary

 

[moon puppy]

Cool!

 

[centaur567]

Finished main flight controls. Added more detail underneath for tail rotor and sync elevator control cables. Installed fuel tanks with plumbing. Not going to add any more though, it's a plumber's nightmare. Seat also painted and installed. Gary

 

[moon puppy]

Nice job Gary.