500 size UH-1C Huey - 174th AHC

[Prowler901]

Very nice, Delta! :Cool:

[F106DeltaDart]

First test flight is complete, and the shark mouth has been added! Still needs some tuning and work, but handled 16 mph winds without any issues. Time to work on the detailing now. Adding windscreens/windows, final paint work, rocket pods, doors, etc.

[F106DeltaDart]

After a full day of work, the mechanics have been set up, programmed, hovered, and installed in the airframe. Also installed the tail position lights and flashing beacon. Still have solve a few issues, but maiden flight should be soon! Then I will be working on getting the paint work finished up, and doors/windshields mounted.

[F106DeltaDart]

Another fine bit of workmanship there, Delta. She's lookin' good! :Cool:

Thanks Prowler! Hoping to have something flyable by Helis Over Apache Pass in 2 weeks.

[Prowler901]

Another fine bit of workmanship there, Delta. She's lookin' good! :Cool:

[F106DeltaDart]

Yes the lights are very bright, going to look good in the air. I've started on my 500 T-Rex mechanics for the build for a new UH-1B. Should be ready to test fly the mechanics by next week. Then all the real fun stuff starts again . ROFL

John

Looking forward to seeing it John, your last UH-1B was beautiful!

Made some more progress on the Huey today. Installed the roof antennas and pitot probe, completed rivet work in a few missing spots (mostly the entire underside). After some primer to seal over the rivets, I couldn't resist shooting some OD on, and painting the glade shield on the nose. Still have to work on a few more airframe details before continuing paint, but its starting to get there. I need to install the "towel rack" VHF antennas on the tail, add the tail stinger, and am considering a rework on the H-stabs. The manufacturer appears to have put B model sized stabs on, and they aren't perfectly aligned. The C had a much larger chord than the B, so I might try extending them with balsa and FG. Also looking at adding the cargo hook on the bottom, it's too prominent of a feature for me to omit from the airframe.

[JFandL]

Yes the lights are very bright, going to look good in the air. I've started on my 500 T-Rex mechanics for the build for a new UH-1B. Should be ready to test fly the mechanics by next week. Then all the real fun stuff starts again . ROFL

John

[seaviper]

Nice. I have a turnigy lighting system to put in mine.

[F106DeltaDart]

Haven’t had much time to work on this, but I’ve started on the basics. Glued in a 1/4” plywood base over the gear mounts, with will serve as the mounting point for the mechanics. Also finished installing all the servos and electronics within the mechanics. Tonight, I installed a Freewing light controller and some of the LEDs from the 90mm F-16, and they are super bright! Still have to install white lights on either side of the tailcone, and the beacon above the engine.

[JFandL]

Oh Yeah they did it!!! makes my day. Thank you.

[F106DeltaDart]

could you post a picture of the Roban tail box?? Would love to see if its now like the old heliartist type

I believe it is the same as the heli artist version, here’s a photo.

[JFandL]

could you post a picture of the Roban tail box?? Would love to see if its now like the old heliartist type

[F106DeltaDart]

Did you do the scale rivets? or did it come that way?

It came that way, was one of the finish options when I got it. Still missing some major features on the surface finish, but since I’ll be putting the doors in the open position, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Spent the last couple days getting things set up on the mechanics. The frame is an HK-500TT with all gears and such have been replaced with Trex 500 ESP parts and I'm using a Roban raised tail gearbox. Target headspeed will be around 1800, and will play around with different pinions depending on tail authority. Should have plenty of lifting power at lower speeds with the 500mm blades so long as the tail cooperates.
Specs so far:
Motor: Savox BSM3750 1200KV
ESC: Castle Edge 100A
Battery: 6S 4000mah
Cyclic servos: DS515M
Tail Servo: DS8910A+
FBL: iKon2 FBL

[JFandL]

Did you do the scale rivets? or did it come that way?

[Akubudaklaut]

Ok..thks man..

[F106DeltaDart]

Thanks guys, it going to be fun project!

Hi there..can I know where u get that scale body?

Hi there, it is a custom built fuselage from PKM (Phuket Hobby Model). Best way to get in contact with them is through email at phukethobbymodel@gmail.com.

[Akubudaklaut]

Hi there..can I know where u get that scale body?

[JFandL]

Yep, nothing beats a good old

Huey!!

[Chris Reibert]

That’s gonna be sweet!

[Prowler901]

Looking forward to this. :Cool: