building an S 58 T using the Revell Wessex and the Cobra nose section, I am doing a heavy lift logging helo, with the aft fairings off of the fuselage, it is kinda like the old hot rods that guys would just remove any thing that was not needed to save weight and ease access to the mechanics of the car. These helicopters also have unneeded parts removed and it makes them kinda cool and basic looking.

cabin

had to replicate the aft upper skin and tail rotor shaft housing

interior painting begins

That's in 1/48, right? I tried something similar in 1/72, but even in the larger scale, your work is fantastic. Very cool. I'll be watching this one.
thanks for posting!
-Sean

yes 1/48th scale and thanks.

more done on the S-58 glued all the major fuse components together


did the exposed tail rotor trasmission

fuse under side details

some progress

transmission coming along now

Doug,
From a modelers perspective, not as a 'copter junkie, because I know next to nothing about them, I'll be following your build.

Your overall detailing looks extremely well done. The interior went from bare to busy, and same for the transmission area. Even the front nose section has received hinges and assorted hardware.

Looking forward to your next update.
Joel

plumbing for the transmisson

Beautiful work!

getting back on this one now, will post progress pics soon

I will follow with great interest! That's some serious detail work going on around here !



Magnus

replaced the A frame gear legs with bent leg gear

finally getting back to this one


this is the radiator from the Gallery kit

cockpit done, Edward set for IP and seat belts.

Doug,
Was wondering where this build went to? Glad it's back on the bench. The cockpit with the PE really looks good. And the AM replacement gear legs really looks quite detailed from what I can see.

Joel

painting started

starting decaling, this is a made up heavy lift help company but it looks like all the ones that are out there flying

progress

Doug,
Paint & decals are looking real good.
Joel

this is intended to look like a working construction chopper so it gets some dirt and grime

Its looking really nice. Keep up the great work.