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Need help modifying the Panda 1/35 UH-1D Huey (FastFin)

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    May 2017
Need help modifying the Panda 1/35 UH-1D Huey (FastFin)
Posted by socalfire on Monday, May 15, 2017 8:31 PM

Hello model friends,

 

I am in need of assistance on how to best cut the tail on my Panda kit to achieve the FastFin modification. I am trying to replicate a Bell 205++ which I have posted in another thread.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, May 15, 2017 8:55 PM

I would sue the below pics to make a template.  Resize it to the same size as the 1/35 tailfin, trace and cut a template, place against the model and cut away.  Use filler putty to fill the gaps and sand smooth.  It looks like a pretty easy modification.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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    May 2017
Posted by socalfire on Monday, May 15, 2017 11:15 PM

Thanks again art you are awesome. Any recommendations on the cutting utensil?

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:04 AM

I would use a razor saw on the horizontal(ish) cuts at the top and bottom and a sharp #11 xacto to connect them vertically.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

  • Member since
    May 2017
Posted by socalfire on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:13 PM

Excellent the tools have been ordered. I can't wait to post my build. Thank you very much.

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