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1/48 AH-6M in-progress

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  • Member since
    June 2006
  • From: Ft. Worth, TX.
1/48 AH-6M in-progress
Posted by Bulldog 09 on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:47 PM

Here are some photos of my current build which,When finished, will be an AH-6M. The base kits are the 1/48 Academy MH-6 Stealth kit, CMK's AH-6F/J conversion set and engine set. These are all good starting points but there is still going to be a ton of modification and scratch building involved in this build. The photos below are of the progress so far, they are all in the "rough stage" and are in no way finished pieces. The vertical stab still lacks another sanding/priming, rivet detail, tail skid, lower scab plates, and anti-collision light. The skids lack another sanding/priming, rivet detail, reinforcement pads on the bottom of each skid, and tie down points. The rear door openings have been enlarged but still need work.

I have started work on the Ultra 9HD FLIR pod and the new exhaust for the Rolls-Royce 250-C30-R3M engine, which will be exposed. Work on the cockpit and rear area will hopefully be started soon to. This will include all of the current avionics, radios, and associated wiring. This along with the engine bay will take the most work/time and be the most trying. So let me shut up and post some shots.

That is it for now. PLEASE let me know if you all have any comments, corrections, or questions.

Dave Fassett

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    August 2011
Posted by Jumo213A1 on Sunday, December 23, 2012 9:51 AM

Nice work so far! I was planing to convert Dragons 1/35 AH-6J into this one, now I can watch your work making things easier for me! Go ahead and please keep on showing your progress. Toast

Does a conversion exist in 1/35 somewhere out there?Huh?

 

  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:33 PM

If it turns out anything like your Blue Max Apache, it will be cracking!

Reminds me that I must get round to doing a Vietnam era OH-6 at some point.................

  • Member since
    June 2006
  • From: Ft. Worth, TX.
Posted by Bulldog 09 on Sunday, December 23, 2012 1:22 PM

Thank you both gentlemen.  As far I know there is no conversion in 1/35 right now, but that would be a welcomed set in my eyes. I know that Warner Wings will be releasing a second Night Stalker set soon that will contain Mike model Little Birds, so a conversion set is a must.

Dave Fassett

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