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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Sikorsky S-76 Build

reaper31
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Location: Centennial, CO, usa

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that panel looks cool, where are you doing your rapid prototyping?
do you have a place in the us to do it?
when i did my apache cockpit i sent it to holland to print.
need to have more stuff done and would like to order in the us to get a quicker turn around. they do good work though...

11-19-2009 02:49 AM

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bwellmaker
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Location: Long Island

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Thanks Emile,

That Comanche kicked my a$$ for sure but there are a couple of good side to that project. The mechanics with the 5 blade head and 8 blade tail are flying great, and I learned what "not" to do. LOL It will return someday.

I had a really good base to start from with the Scale Jet. All I had to do was assemble the pieces. Watching and following other builds, I have really picked up a lot of ideas and folks throwing in there 2 cents from time to time, helps to get out of the box. I have a flying "blue print" I get to fondle every day which also helps.

One huge factor, Ro supports this madness and is the "critic" of everything. If she don't like it, I have to do it again until I get it right.

Butch

11-19-2009 12:12 PM

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fla heli boy
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Location: cape coral, florida

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I miss the Duke!! Bring back the Duke!!

That was the firs scale thread I subscribed to. I have to say though, I think the big Ski is gonna be even sweeter!!! I'll bet you don't regret bypassing the turbine route huh?? It is looking SWEEEET!!

"Go with God....and a bag full of guns" John Goodman - Death Sentence

11-19-2009 02:27 PM

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bwellmaker
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If I had gone turbine power, it would still be sitting on the bench getting ready for flight.

Going ePower was the best thing I could have ever done with the Scale Jet 76

The Duke will come back some day that's for sure. I am not one to give up on a project. When it returns it will be better than ever.

Butch

11-19-2009 02:34 PM

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Wemo
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Location: Northern VA off US 81- USA

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looking good butch! I was too slow on that other S-76 you got

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"How high do they go? Are those things hard too fly? How much do they cost?

11-19-2009 11:18 PM

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Hawk079
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Location: Switzerland

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bullwaker a question; have you used the BMV glue for the wood's internal structure too? or a simple epoxy 2k? tks

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11-22-2009 09:45 AM

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bwellmaker
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Location: Long Island

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Hawk079,

Yes, I have been using the BVM Areo Poxy for all the wood and carbon structure. The BVM is really strong however the main reason I used it was because of the cool gun and self mixing applicator tips. The tips come in different lengths and make applying the glue very easy and gives a nice fillet when complete.

Butch

11-22-2009 11:57 AM

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Hoverup
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Location: Gulf Coast

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New Jersey State Police Homeland Defense livery.

Cheers - Boyd
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11-24-2009 03:34 AM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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you guys just dont know, for me, the S-76 is the Halle Berry of helicopters, smooth, talented, beautiful, sexy and one you just love to get your hand on

i just love me some S-76
and Halle too

drive a rotary, fly a rotorcraft

11-24-2009 06:13 AM

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darrens
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Location: United Kingdom

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God knows what state Emile will be in if he ever thinks of Halle Berry IN a 76!!!!

He who dies with the most toys is the winner!

11-24-2009 09:52 AM

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S76 Mech
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Location: Hatboro, Pa.

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Nice pic Boyd!

Thats one of my ships!

Release the Kraken !

11-24-2009 11:48 AM

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bwellmaker
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Location: Long Island

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That "B" Model sure is sexy!!!

That nose, those scoops. The Big exhaust, 135 degree doors, WSPS, FLIR, Ice detector, (don't see many of those on the 76)

A perfect example of what a S-76 should be

B

11-24-2009 11:56 AM

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jwellmaker
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Location: Palm City,Fll

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UIH

Looking great! The lights are sweet! All the old timers here love it. Can't wait to see it again!

J

11-24-2009 12:20 PM

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bwellmaker
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Location: Long Island

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In my not so many years for Scale helicopter Modeling, rivets have always been a bit on the tough side. I have used the glue with the syringe, the stick on, but never tried the single glue on, ("single rivet at a time, that makes you cross-eyed because they are so small, that seems it would take an eternity, or longer, just to do one row, and how do you hold those little things and place them in just right position, and not get glue all over you fingers and keep everything looking good so sanding and prep work is not and angry session of modeling but something to look forward to" ) rivets.

The S-76 only has round head type fasteners on the tail pylon, all other rivets are flush for that "Fast, Sleek, Smooth" look.

On my Scale Jet 76 I chose to use the glue on rivets because there are not that many. It is a little time consuming and tedious but the look is right on. This is about an hour of work once the pattern was laid out.

Have a look.

Butch

11-29-2009 01:25 PM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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great job Butch!! watching a movie with Halle in it usually takes the tedious out of the task for me. course it does nothng for the precicsion of the task though.

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11-29-2009 02:38 PM

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bwellmaker
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Emile,

I can agree with you there. Ro has been flashing her new 3KT Bling in my eyes which messes me up from time to time.

"OH SNAP", I forgot. I did not mention in the open forum,

I asked Ro to marry me... and she said... YES!!!

I could not be more lucky that's for sure. Not only can she fly a heli, swing a hammer, run a sawzall, weld, a master with a chain saw, melt glass and make sculpture, she is my flight coach and critic, the QA department for my builds, and most of all, my buddy and best friend.

I have been working on the light bases. The Electro Dynamics lights are a touch on the big side however the are a wide angle 110 degree Sun-Vis lighting. The bases on the TGB I made of Basswood. Not to bad but when it gets that small it get very fragile. I had to come up with something else for the mounts for the stab.

I ended up mixing some casting fluid I use to make the IP, and poured it into a small servo box like thing to about 5mm thick. Once it cured, I machined the stab light bases out of that. It actually worked out very well. The light bases fit perfect in the hole and can be held in with Elmer's or Canopy glue.

Some pics,

Butch

12-02-2009 06:37 PM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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That is awsome Butch and a waaay overdue move if you ask me

you are quite the lucky guy. congratulations to you both.

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12-02-2009 06:43 PM

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Hoverup
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Location: Gulf Coast

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Congrats Butch. Happy trails my friend, for both of you.

Cheers - Boyd
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12-02-2009 06:59 PM

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Richard Morgan
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Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia USA

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Congratulations to both of you... I send all my best!!

You say Ro is good with a chainsaw. Well, I lost some trees in the recent NorEaster and.................

Richard

Is it just me, I thought all Helicopters flew in 3D......Hmmmm?

12-02-2009 07:16 PM

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S76 Mech
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Location: Hatboro, Pa.

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Run !!!

No, I'm just joking, Congrats buddy! My wife and I have been together 14 yrs married, been together since our junior year in HS. I am very blessed to have such a great family.

Release the Kraken !

12-02-2009 07:18 PM

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