PhantomMJI Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I am interested in building an AS365N3 Dauphin in 1/72. I have a DreamModel kit of the AS365N2 Dauphin already in my stash (nice kit BTW!). Can the N3 version be easily built from a model of the N2 version? Are the differences between the two types noticeable in 1/72? I did some searching on-line but I am uncertain as to what would be noticeable in 1/72. Thanks for any suggestions! Have fun modeling Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 AFAIK the fenestron is different - the N2 has a fenestron with eleven evenly spaces blades: https://www.helis.com/database/cn/12257/ , while the N3has a noice reducing feneston with ten blades in an asymmetric pattern: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eurocopter_AS365N3_Dauphin_2_n°_HB-ZDR.jpg HTH, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMJI Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks Andre! I had not noticed the difference in the feneston between the different Dauphin versions. Have fun modeling Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 A lot of N2s also had the ten-blade fenestron retrofitted. The engines are different (Arriel 1 in the N2, Arriel 2 in the N3), too. Most N3s also have the radar nose fitted where few N2s do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Check the door/window patterns as well - these vary a lot across the Dauphin family,, even within the N2 series. I know the Dream Model kit is one specific pattern and needs modification for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMJI Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Thanks Rob, Dave! It sure would be nice if someone would produce an aftermarket 10 blade fenestron! Have fun modeling Mike 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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