Helicopter protypes of Germany

[dov]

Hallo

Since I intend to build a helicopter project on the developement of such during WW2, I started this topic. 

I found several kits of these. 4 of them 

I have.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Achgelis_Fa_223_Drache#:~:text=The Focke-Achgelis Fa 223,(40 ft) cylindrical fuselage.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Achgelis_Fa_330#:~:text=The Focke-Achgelis Fa 330,were built by Weser Flugzeugbau

 

Also the

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_Fl_282#:~:text=The Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri,world's first series production helicopter.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doblhoff_WNF_342#:~:text=The Doblhoff%2FWNF 342 was,jets to drive the rotor

 

What do I need? Any pictures, any sort of information.  Whatever, links,...building reports...

As you may understand,  literature is seldom on this subject. 

Thanks in forward. 

Happy modelling 

[GiampieroSilvestri]

Maybe this of some interest.

 

Saluti

 

Giampiero

 

 

 

 

[dov]

Yes, it is! Of great interest!

Thank you 

[Michael louey]

There was an English language version of Steve Coates book - now very expensive

 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Helicopters-Luftwaffe-Classic-Luftwaffe-Classics/dp/1903223245

 

Another book (which I don't have)

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/books/m3/rotorcraft.htm

 

I built the 282 and 330 as part of a club display - good fun but fiddly builds.

 

Had a quick search - This is another helicopter available in kit form:

https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal13/12601-12700/gal12689-Flettner-Duarte/00.shtm

 

Cheers

 

Michael

Edited December 11, 2024 by Michael louey

[Duggy]

Some photos here - http://axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?id=18686

[tempestfan]

15 hours ago, Michael louey said:

There was an English language version of Steve Coates book - now very expensive

 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Helicopters-Luftwaffe-Classic-Luftwaffe-Classics/dp/1903223245

 

The Classic version is the original, and far in sillypriceland - apparently Motorbuch has negotiated licences for some of the Classic title, last year they published a German version of the Me 163 title(s). I was not aware of their version of the Helicopter title, so many thanks for bringing it to my attention (as there is no way I will pay anything above € 150 for any Classic title - I did pay 150 twice, and feel guilty for giving in...).

 

Edit: Now guess what happened... a "very good" first printing at exactly € 100 delivered from France. Great I could stick to my principles 🙂

Edited December 11, 2024 by tempestfan

[dov]

Well, I oprdered the books to a fair price.

Thanks you allo for the book suggestions.

 

Happy modelling

[RAF4EVER]

Any help ?:

 

cannot post link to video,

 

this is title:  Hummingbirds & Dragons: Germany's Pioneering Second World War Helicopters

[dov]

https://youtu.be/NiJu4GTivGY?si=ej7EO2DF3wq3z3jX

 

Is thid the link?

 

Happy modelling 

[RAF4EVER]

1 hour ago, dov said:

https://youtu.be/NiJu4GTivGY?si=ej7EO2DF3wq3z3jX

 

Is thid the link?

 

Happy modelling 

Yes, hope it helps

[dov]

Hallo

 

Oh, yes, it does. If the knowledge is like a white blanket, any crop helps.

It will change soon.

The first book dropped in, and after a fast look, it gives me detail i nformation of all rotary types!

 

Happy modelling