621Andy Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Hello! I've recently got back into modelling and have just joined this forum after coming across several useful posts. I'm planning to do the 1:35 Mi-17 from Trumpeter but would like to do the VIP/civvy version with square windows. Does anyone know of a conversion kit or alternatively how hard is it to make up transparencies(horrendously difficult I suspect!) I'd be thankful for any info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeejeeZ Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 That would be a nice subject 621Andy! There are square window conversions in 1:72 but I have not heard of conversion kits in 1:35... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I did a 'Salon' in 1/72 scale - I used masking tape to get the approximate dimension and just cut away at the round windows until they were rectangular (longer than the width)... I just did it by 'eye' - I don't know the actual dimensions. I can't remember how I glazed them - I think I fitted a strip of clear plastic inside before joining the two fuselage halves - then filled with Airfix Clear. Here's a pic of the real thing to work out the window size.... Don't forget the curtains!!!!!! Happy Hipping Ken 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
621Andy Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hmm, that's interesting... Don't know how to add pics on this forum, but either of these would be my choice... https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1444390 https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1206467 Maybe I'm being too ambitious and should just build it round windows instead, but your way is worth a try🤫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 You also might want to check the doors..... Most 'Salons' had the ports side sliding door replaced with a fold-down 'airstairs' door.... .... and a rear airstairs incorporated into the rear (fixed) clamshell..... Note :- the above is a 'stretched' variant for the Afghan President - but the entrance doors are the same as a 'standard' Salon Stay Safe Ken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
621Andy Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 I knew about the rear door, but not the side one...🙄 Very nice work though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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