1/48 - Aero HC-2 Heli Baby 3D printed kit by MH Models - released

[Homebee]

MH Models (https://www.mhmodels.cz/cs/modely/1-48/) is to release a 1/48th Aero HC-2 Heli Baby 3D printed kit - ref. M4800?

Source: https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=123405&start=1140#p2614912

About th HC-2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_HC-2_Heli_Baby

 

Source: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8689238

 

First test print 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.P.

 

Edited March 28 by Homebee

[upnorth]

Interesting that they've chosen to incorporate the engine into the part. The Helibaby had two different types of engine fitted to it.

 

This test part has the Praga DH engine  of 85 horsepower that the earlier ones were powered (or underpowered) by.

 

An improved version, called the HC-102, had an Avia M-110 engine of 117 horsepower.

 

Hopefully they'll do the HC-102 as well.

Edited November 27, 2023 by upnorth

[Homebee]

Released - ref. M48002 - Aero HC-2 Heli Baby

Source: https://www.mhmodels.cz/cs/modely/1-48/aero-hc-2-heli-baby-the-first-czechoslovak-mass-produced-helicopter/#files

 

Instructions: https://cdn.mujnody.cz/user/mhmodels-cz/products-files/M48002 HC-2 part list.pdf

Schemes: https://cdn.mujnody.cz/user/mhmodels-cz/products-files/M48002 HC-2 camo.pdf

Parts: https://cdn.mujnody.cz/user/mhmodels-cz/products-files/M48002 HC-2 part list.pdf

 

 

 

 

V.P.

Edited March 30 by Homebee

[Harold55]

This is a fantastic offering.  What I would like to do is buy the file and print myself instead of paying for shipping.  They could ship the decals but that is relatively inexpensive.  Anyway, probably not possible but maybe someday.

[SleeperService]

That's adorable!!

Assembly instructions HERE show the engine as a separate part so conversion would be simpler unless they are planning the HC-102 later. All things considered it was/is a remarkable achievement for the local aviation industry.

EDIT: Found a pretty good walkround HERE and it is the ONLY Czech designed mass produced helicopter apparently.