royk4002 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey Guys I'm new to britmodeller but I'm hoping I might be able to bring something that might interest some of you.. For those of you you like the AS.365 (SA.365) Dauphin II and would like something more than the old Matchbox/Revell Dauphin II kit can offer I'm happy to tell you Myself and a colleague are just finished producing an affordable resin conversion set for the old plastic kit. The first Resin Conversion kit produced will focus primarilly on the SA.365Fi (which is an SA.365 N2). This will cover everything needed for an Irish Air Corps and Chilean Navy (ex-IAC) example, but this should be more than adequate for most Long Nose military and civilian Dauphins also. included in the kit will be an entirely new and detailed nose section. Radar, underside plumbing and antenna will be included. Along with a brand new larger Fenestron (yes I was listening to you guys!!) with an 11 bladed rotor. A large hoist for the SAR kit and some additional detail. Lastly an entire new main rotor and engine housing section (this replaces the entire top half of the model. Its a pretty extensive little kit and we are trying to make it as affordable as possible for everybody. I cannot place a time scale on future variations of this conversion kit as other projects need to be completed beforehand but we are reviewing a full conversion for an accurate USCG Dolphin next. (you would be surprised at the differences we have discovered with our research!) We hope to release this in February. For you modellers with a Chile Navy Dauphin in mind I believe there may be a release of Decals very soon from another well known producer. ..I would love to hear any thoughts or comments you guys might have? Thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 IAC for me, I have the decals waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagRigger Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 How about a civvie interior / bulged doors etc ? Possibly bits for a 155 conversion........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Helicopters not really my thing but, depending on price, I would be interested in bits and pieces for the Matchbox/Revell kit to convert/upgrade it to: - the Dauphins as used by Flag Officer Sea Training at Plymouth; and - the Israeli Navy ones (which I think are hand-me-down USCG Dolphins). I have the markings for both! Edited for spelling. Edited January 12, 2012 by Seahawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 If the price is right I`d be interested in this new conversion set if it can be used for a Bond aircraft leased to the Royal Navy for the use of the Flag Officer Sea Training at Roborough, Plymouth too. Cheers Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi, I'm interested too : I prefer a military scheme with some interesting colours (Israel, USCG, Brazil, french navy in 2-tone grey, Marocco, Oman. Perhaps you could include the original kit with the conversion ? Pierre Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk4002 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks so far guys, We are listing to you! I hope to update the thread over the next week or so with test shots, Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 - the Dauphins as used by Flag Officer Sea Training at Plymouth; and If the price is right I`d be interested in this new conversion set if it can be used for a Bond aircraft leased to the Royal Navy for the use of the Flag Officer Sea Training at Roborough, Plymouth too. Third vote for a FOST fit ! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Also love a FOST conversion - have the Matchbox kit waiting! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieraaf Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Any chance of a 1/48 HEMS (air ambulance) fit out? I have the trumpeter 1/48 kit and decals for Victoria (Australia) Police/Ambulance Victoria air ambulance. Its sitting waiting for me to scratch build an interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk4002 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Well it looks like there will be a FOST conversion in the workshop very soon We have already started researching the subject but we would love to see any decent pictures or anything anyone might find interesting here ..Ronnieraaf, sorry mate, for the moment we are sticking to 1/72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Pics...? Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk4002 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Pics...?Jens patience my dear man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie602 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 This would also be another one am defo interested in!! weegie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Did anything ever come of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I would also be happy to find out if anything came of this as I am looking to convert my revell kit to IAC specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Are you aware that there is a newer kit of this helo by a company named Dream Model?? There are two kits - one with a single helo and the other with 2 in the box! A search on Evil Bay should find them. My understanding is that they are quite accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonywood Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have the Dream Model one, lovely kit.I imagine it wouldn't be to hard to use parts designed for the Matchbox kit. Would love to see some parts for a 658 Sqn Dauphin AH1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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