UH-1N to AB-412 conversion?

Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

UH-1N to AB-412 conversion?

Posted by Avus on Thursday, October 30, 2003 2:24 AM

Hi guys!

I have panda models' UH-1N in 1/35 scale and I'd like to convert it into an AB-412.
The main differences I noted are that the AB-412 has four rotor blades and that it has an aerodynamic cover of the rotor mast.
Where can I find detailed pics of the rotorhead and cover?
Is there a conversion kit available?
Are there other differences between the two helos?

Thanks.

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Saturday, November 1, 2003 8:59 AM

The early ones were basically the 212 airframe with 412 blades and the fairings you mentioned - also different crosstube attachments .
A lot faster than the 212 steamchicken and fun to fly.
Later ones had uprated engines, larger capacity fuel system but demensions stayed the same.
I went into www.dogpile.com ( my favourite search engine )and entered Bell 412 got lottsa hits www.jeffsheliphiles.com looked good but there where lots more.
Happy searching

You have never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3!

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Monday, November 3, 2003 2:00 AM

Thanks for the help.
I webt over to the sites and found some good pics, but they weren't detailed enough. I guess schematics would be the best for what I'm up to do: scratch buiding the whole rotor section!

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Monday, November 3, 2003 2:29 AM

No sweat I'll try and photocopy or scan the 412 parts book sections on blades, head and cowlings and mail fax or email them to you - should take a few days. That ok?
I'll put a post when I've got them. ( We got 5 of the darn things in the hangar I will see about some photos too)

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 12:38 AM

THAT would be a big help! Big Smile [:D]

Thanks a lot!

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 6:10 AM

Alrighty then- I have 9 pages of diagrams for you. Send me your address and I'll ship it off to you - we have people or company mail bags going to Italy on a regular basis so should be pretty quick.
Hope it will be enough - Rotor system ( remember that rotor system sits horizontal and the blades all droop a bit equally from the grips , maybe a foot max at the tip when the a/c is shut down look on the net for a photo of the beast sitting on the ground costing money and you will see what I mean) Head, Swashplate, Transmission. Upper cowlings and a/c general.
Cheers

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Thursday, November 6, 2003 8:30 AM

sharkbait,
please send an e-mail to avus@libero.it

thanks

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Thursday, November 6, 2003 8:56 AM

Done.
I await your dispatches with great interest.
Cheers

You have never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3!

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Thursday, November 20, 2003 1:42 PM

Did the drawings arrive yet??? Should have arrived Italy 4 Nov. and been mailed next day.
Cheers

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Thursday, November 20, 2003 4:13 PM

Nope! Nothing yet. Sad [:(]

I hope they didn't get lost.

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:18 PM

AVUS Got yer email but my reply bouncer higher than a pilot's cheque - I will try to trace but if I fail I will get more info to send you direct from BHT Canada when I get home next week- got some friends on staff there. Sorry that the delivery went wrong the damned stuff is probably still in the courrier's briefcase.
Cheers

You have never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3!

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 1:31 AM

Sorry I didn't answer earlier but I'm pretty busy these weeks (new project). Maybe it was the italian postal service, it is famous for loosing mail!!! Angry [:(!]

Hope to hear good news from you soon!

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:29 AM

AVUS: Have tried to email you a couple of times with no luck. Please send me another email.
With the xmas season rush - not to mention the freezing rain haven't talked to the boys at Bell yet but you have not been forgotten.
Cheers
Sharkbait

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Friday, December 19, 2003 4:18 AM

Done.
Would it be too difficult to scan the pages and send them with an e-mail?

Klaus

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sharkbait

Member since
October 2003
From: Canada

Posted by sharkbait on Saturday, December 20, 2003 12:57 PM

when I finally get hold of the bell boys I will ask if they can do that or just put it on disc.
I will be back to youy after the holidays.

You have never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3!

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