RAF4EVER Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I spent 7 1/2 years working on RAF Wessex 2, If I remember correctly the piece you call the lower leg is called the radius arm,and was interchangeable,you had Westland and Sikorsky,and you could fit either,but not mix,either 2 x Westland,or 2 x Sikorsky. Maybe Pete in Lincs or Hendie may know more 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Looking at the box art (ok, I know it’s risky using that as a reference!) I would say it’s the bent leg or radius arm you need. Photos of the real machine would help if any are out there in Googleland. You’re doing a fine job so far, look forward to more updates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super18 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 http://www.militarymuseums.info/MidAtlanticAirMuseum/OtherOutdoorExhibits/pages/08SikorskyUH34DSeahorse.htm May or may not help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Looks good so far buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thank you all for great advice I glue the front end and clamped , then went to work . I just got home the clamps pop off , man I got to clean and re glue Rick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 The bottom fuselage I had little gap . I insert plastic card . Rick Worked on the front nose . I applied liquid plastic glue . Smooth that out , then applied Tamiya putty 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 I brushed on 1 coat stynylrez black primer as a barrier . i will spray couple coats Alclad prime 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 4:21 AM, Plasticbasher said: Photos of the real machine would help if any are out there in Googleland. The reference photo that Dennis @Corsairfoxfouruncle linked to is the same machine as depicted in the box art, so bent lower leg. I've a Hobby Boss kit & max decals to do the same machine at some stage. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Ok, I've just looked on the intergoogle. The H-34 seems to have had the radius arm undercarriage. The radius arm set up was the first fitted to the H-34 series. Problems with ground resonance, where the aircraft was in danger of toppling over if the pilot reacted slowly and this lead to the fitting of the 'A frame' type, which gave a wider track. The US seem to use the start up with the rotorbreak off, allowing the rotorblades to wind up with increasing engine revs. I could be wrong as the airframe served with ll four services in the US and each may have had it's own system of start up. In UK service with the Wessex we used to start up with the rotor break on. Only when the engine/engines were up to speed were the rotors engaged. Yes there was still a chance of ground resonance but if the pressures in the main oleo legs were correctly maintained the problem did not usually occur. Italeri on their painting guide, show the Operation Deep Freeze as depicted with the A frame u/c set up. I don't have the Gallery kit with these markings, so can't comment on the accuracy there. Hope the above has been of use to some of you? Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Applied alclad black primer 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 the bottom of the fuselage did not fit good at all , I must not set the interior correctly . I add plastic card to fill the gap and applied liquid plastic glue . Rick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 I took knife cut away the biggest part of the plastic card , then took Tamiya file to level out . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 I took tamiya file and file the plastic down to level surface Rick I applied Mr Hobby 1000 primer by brush to feel in the file marks 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 one my hobby's , I just wanted to share Rick 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hello Rick, What's not to love ?? Bees for honey and a pretty good looking USN helo !! Congrats for the build and painting.... Now, I'll put this UH 34 on my buy list... I already have the Revell one waiting in the stash... May I take a stool at the bar and watch over your shoulder ? Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 On 6/8/2021 at 1:54 AM, heloman1 said: if the pressures in the main oleo legs were correctly maintained the problem did not usually occur. 4 fingers extension if I remember correctly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, NAVY870 said: 4 fingers extension if I remember correctly. Could have been Steve, long time ago. How are you keeping? Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 looking good. Are you doing the Orange version? Just now, shark 64 said: looking good. Are you doing the Orange version? I will one as well but in 1/32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Great recovery on a oops moment. The gremlins have struck. Has come together well. I'll look fantastic in arctic colors. All The Best, Ron VanDerwarker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 1:39 PM, shark 64 said: looking good. Are you doing the Orange version? Yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Worked on the front nose and add PE Rick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 hours ago, infofrog said: Worked on the front nose and add PE Rick the nose is two separate doors that open to access the engine, Did u putty the nose has one piece? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 17 hours ago, shark 64 said: the nose is two separate doors that open to access the engine, Did u putty the nose has one piece?yes Yes I did putty them together. I guess I need to put panel line in the middle rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Shark 64 quoted the nose is two separate doors that open to access the engine, Did u putty the nose has one piece? Yes he is correct . I did not know this . I seen a good photo on the nose . Since i glued and filled the line , I re scribed a panel line I hope this looks the part . Thanks Shark 64 Rick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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