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Fairey ultra light helicopter, AMP 1:72
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I don't know...it is that way in the Museum exhibit, too. Maybe for rearward observation duties? -
Fairey ultra light helicopter, AMP 1:72
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
The principle was to lead the bleed air from the jet engine via a pipe system through the end of the rotor blades. This was also used by the Sud-Ouest SE3110 Djinn and the Rotodyne. So, no anti torque tail rotor was necessary. Directional control could be achieved by the rudder, that was positioned in the exhaust stream of the engine. Wikipedia says, it had small jet engines at the rotor blade tips. That is not true. This method was used by the Hiller Hornet and others. I hope this short explanation helps. -
The Mighty Concorde (a French one though)
NorbertBu replied to TheFlyingDutchman's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I really enjoyed this presentation and I admire all the work you put into improving the kit. A good reference for my projects. And the old Air France livery is very rare. -
Here is my completed model of the very small helicopter presented at the Farnborough air show in 1956. I have seen the original one in the helicopter museum in Weston super mare, though with a different nose and another one is in the museum in Coventry. There are already a couple of completed models around and I can tell, it is a fiddly thing. I broke the landing gear a couple of times while handling the model. There are masks provided in the kit, but they don't like curved areas. But still better than nothing. I replaced and refined some parts of the rotor head, because they were too small. I added some wires to the engine. Thanks for looking! here during landing trials for size comparison:
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Flettner Fl 265, special hobby 1:72
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
To complete this subject, here are some pictures of the next step in the development, the Flettner Fl 282, here the version B-0 with an open cockpit. This helicopter was used by the German Navy in small numbers. This model is made from the huma kit. The Opel truck is from Esci. I have built both years ago. -
Airfix 1/48 Sea King HAS.5 with a few extras
NorbertBu replied to HartDeco's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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The Custom Built Nordic DC-9: DC-9-21 'SAS'
NorbertBu replied to TheFlyingDutchman's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
As I got several of those kits in my stash, I am very keen to hear or better read about those inaccuracies of them. I haven't heart about them yet. Is there a link to a build report? Or could you please list them for me? Thanks in advance, Norbert -
Bell 47J-2, Chilean Navy, LF models 1:72
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Hello Pete, I had missed the presentation of your model. So you know, what I am talking about. Interesting to see, how other builders solve the problems and come to great results! cheers, Norbert -
Bell 47J-2, Chilean Navy, LF models 1:72
NorbertBu posted a topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
After a long break I have finished this model. The project suffered from poor fit and parts which are way too big for the space provided. Only after cutting away some of the construction in the engine compartment, the fuselage could be connected. Another problem area are the grids providing cooling air. There is a PE part supposed to be glued inside the fuselage, which is very thick. and the grids in this part are way too large for this scale. So I cut small pieces out of a decoration stuff and glued them into the fuselage with white glue. This looks better than the manufacturer's idea, but still not perfect. The parts on the rotor head and the fuel vents are scratch built. But finally this project is finished. Would I build another one? Lemme think, NO! size comparison: Here the thickness of the fuselage parts is visible. -
 1/72 Heller Lockheed Constellation L749A
NorbertBu replied to Etiennedup's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
At first I thought ."it was never that shiny!" But the foto of the original proved me wrong and I must say: "Beautiful work, very nice model!" -
Revell 1/32 BAe Hawk T Mk1, 74 Squadron
NorbertBu replied to Red Dot's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Modelling is a tough job! But the result looks very good. I like the amount of details, you always add to your models! Now go ahead and enjoy the next build. Norbert -
Well, this is definitely not one of the most elegant aircraft of the world. But it was a big step in helicopter development, First flown in 1939, six prototypes of the Fl 265 were built, but the development continued with the Fl 282. Flettner wanted to test the concept of two counter rotating intermeshing rotors. The 265 was powered by a 160 hp radial engine fitted with a fan for cooling. No, the propeller is not missing! Early special hobby kits are sometimes tricky, in this case the vacuum formed clear parts did not fit, the rear part was way too small and I had to scratch build this part. Cockpit and engine are nicely detailed resin parts. The delicate landing gear provides good landing characteristics, but was a pain to adjust it. Hope you like this interesting piece of aviation history. cheers, Norbert
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Beautiful model!
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1/72 "Micro ace" Pitts Special S2B
NorbertBu replied to muteman's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
It is a very small plane and you packed it with details! Fantastic work! -
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, ICM 1:35
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Hello André, I served with Regiment 15 in Rheine-Bentlage from 1988 - 2005, then as Aircraft Accident Investigator in Cologne. -
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, ICM 1:35
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Thank you, no, that is the working place for the load operator. He could control the aircraft during a hover to a certain level and operate the hoists. -
My favourite modelling subject is civil aviation. How does this model fit into this? Well, I have found a picture taken in December 1970 for an ad by Sikorsky (United Aircraft) . Here it is: Scroll down a little bit. Being a former German Army CH-53 Pilot, I was very interested in the technical similarities and how ICM have reproduced them. The kit is very well researched! But the instructions are not...at some places you are left alone, where exactly a part is supposed to be or how to paint it. I used aftermarket parts for masks, instrument panels and seat belts. I have designed the decals and had them printed. Well, I hope you like this big machine in a not so common livery! Norbert
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DC3/C47 Karhumäki Italeri1/72
NorbertBu replied to kalle's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
very attractive! Never throw anything away! -
GB Airways Vickers Viscount 800 in 1/144
NorbertBu replied to Skodadriver's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
What a nice collection! I tried the S&M kit once, but was stopped by the very thick propellers. Then I bought the Eastern Express, Authentic Airliner and F-RSin kits, but haven't built any of them yet. But this RFI could be a good motivation. I haven't seen this livery before, thank you for all the interesting information. cheers, Norbert- 25 replies
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DC-8-33 African Safari Airways , X-scale 1:144
NorbertBu replied to NorbertBu's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Hello Dave, X-scale has produced a modern kit using CAD. Theoretically everything fits well, but you have to prepare every single part carefully. The biggest problem are the inserts where the engine pylons join the wings. They are too thick and it is very complicated to level them to the wings. The thrust reversers have to be scraped thinner, but other than that, it is a nice kit you are going to enjoy! Happy Christmas to you too! Norbert- 14 replies
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Hello fellow modellers, here is the third DC-8 I have finished this year. here is the first one: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235131153-dc-8-52-air-new-zealand-authentic-airliners-1144/ here the second one: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235132131-douglas-dc-8-73-aire-devasion-minicraft-1144/ This one here is from the X-Scale kit with decals from Nazca. African Safari Airways started their business with a single Bristol Britannia (available from Roden) and bought this aircraft here as their first jet airliner in 1973 and used it for three years for flights mostly from Basel and some german airports to African destinations. The -33 used a very special kind of thrust reverser. The rear part retracts to the back, then folds the doors to reverse thrust. After landing, the so called ejector stays in the backward position as shown here. I hope you like this airliner with the non standard markings. cheers, Norbert
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This model has just left my workbench. It is a nice kit with no flaws. The only thing I added, was the horseshoe-type antenna, which was a fiddly operation. Hope you like it! cheers, Norbert
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Authentic Airliners 1:144 Airbus A340-600 Iberia
NorbertBu replied to Malair's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
What a fantastic model and presentation! I really like the quality of Authentic Airliners kits. Your effort in producing almost realistic looking bases is very convincing. Something to learn from. cheers, Norbert