ChancerUK Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Mi 36 Hammer To meet the demands for greater: range, payload and speed the Mil design bureau decided that their Mi 24/35 Hind workhorse was still a viable platform for development. Based on the success of the Eurocopter X3 they looked to apply the core principles of twin props on the ends of quite substantial wings, along with the removal of the tail rotor. As the helicopter's speed increases the powered lift provided by the main rotor is reduced until it almost operates as an autogyro. Effort was also focused on drag reduction, hence the more streamlined single canopy cockpit and general aerodynamic clean up. The nose mounted cannon was also modified to a retractable mounting, for transit flight operation. With tensions increasing over Arctic Circle mineral and oil deposits, the extended range Mi36s provided the on station persistence and capability necessary to ensure that, the Russian state maintained control over its strategic resources. VDV (Airborne) units have regularly seen off American, Norwegian and Canadian incursions into territories yet to be formally recognised as Russian sovereign holdings . As the warming climate makes the Arctic waters increasingly accessible. The Mi36s have been involved in protection of valuable fisheries against unlicensed trawlers, Russian marine units regularly board and inspect suspect vessels. A glance at the Mi36s all to evident offensive capability tends to pacify even the most corsair of captains. NATO analysts retained the deferential naming practises of recent years by calling the Mi 36 the Hammer, a moniker that was met with approval by its crews. Edited October 8, 2012 by ChancerUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 As if the Mi-24/35 series didn't look mean enough! This one sounds a cracker, welcome to the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Some Progress Pics The 3 kits I'm primarily using, I've also canbalised an old revell Do27 Progress on the build reworking the Pucaras wings the the engines to the wing tips. Cobras cockpit and nose being grafted and blended with the Hinds The emerging general arrangement, Dorner and Pucara parts used for tail surfaces while the tail boom is extended with the rear of the Cobra. Will have to sort out rotor and prop clearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 That certainly looks as if it could mess up your day if you met it coming the other way. Great to see your project taking shape. What a shape it is as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Looks mean already...love it! Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Progress has been pretty steady, main assemby is done, once the cockpit is complete I'll be getting on with the painting. Managed to sort out the ordanance, it will be a multiroal load out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's looking the business of screwing up anyone's day if you don't agree with them. Very cool and extensive kitbash. Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Certainly makes for a mean looking beastie and a potent one at that with all those weapon stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropical thistle Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Not something you wish to be at the receiving end... Take cover! With the benefit of hindsight, surrender may be a wiser choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 That is a lot of hardpoints! Scary and fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wish I had thought of it! great design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 OMG! That's one mean-looking Motherf#cker!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I LIKE, not sure we've had to many spinny things, but this one is mean! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Just some progress pics, I've gone for a splinter type Arctic scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Awesome! Would the crews throw raw meat at it? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Never really been into helicopters but I like this one. I think Rambo would have needed extra help against this beastie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerPaulo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 amazing!!! great job!!! That's a killer camo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 That certainly is a dazzling scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Wow! Serious masking, looks good. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Nearly there just need to add the aerials and ordanance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Ah, now the white circles make sense, looks better with each update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Love the paint job! That looks wicked, plus plenty of room for the good stuff.....things that go bang!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Finished!! Pics added to Gallery and back story expanded a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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