MD-520 Notar helicopter model.

I've only see one of these fly over never got out to Felts Field to see who owned the machine. Still have the MD Explorer  in the work if I can figure it out. There is also a tilt rotor WIP up and in coming. Stay tuned. All Models you see are proof of concept. The templates are sound and able to create a model.

You can see the difference in both aircraft. The MD- 600 version  has many of the same elements as the 520.difference being length and a 6 blade rotor hub.

This project has been interesting as I didn't know how powerful these Notar tail booms work to cancel out tourque... This block model was based on a side view. Many of the parts from the other model would prove useful on the latest 6 seat version you see here. The sides of the rotor housing do detach from the model as its easier to shape the fuselage only to be glued back later.

There is one more in the series of NOTAR helicopters but the MD 900 explorer is so much different from the original airframe which was the Cayuse or HUGHES 500 C This 600 is as fine a look as I've seen in along time. I have yet to find a decent plastic model in a scale that is workable.

There is a lot to straighten out on this project but it's ready to begin carving. The rotor blades are sub flooring from a 100 year old home. I think I may work up the 600 version to have in the cue. MD has a line of NOTAR helicopter to collect.

Impressive work as always!

Thanks Art.  That's a nice looking machine.

Watchmann I use a ( Rockwell Blade Runner ) with very fine wood blades. I use a scroll saw sometimes  and belt sander to sand the top view. I use a coping saw in some cases. Thanks for your intrest.

Art, do you use a band saw or scroll?