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Nearing completion on my 7' long RC AH-1F.
Cockpit and gun animation:
Simulated engine sound:
Spin Up test:
Test Flight:
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That's extremely good work, Patrick! Unbelievable details. will follow with anticipation. Please sign me up! Welcome aboard iModeler!
Hi Spiros, It is grounded for now, awaiting a more robust part for the tail. Currently working on more scale details in the cockpit. Will post when ready. I've edited the original post to feature a couple more videos.
AMA Top Gun Nats are October 28th to November 1st. I do hope you plan on taking it (as I assume that at 1/6 scale it will be a flyer). The cannon and pilot animation is a nice touch. When I heard the turbine spool up I thought it might have been turbind powered. The way the rotor head spins up though I'm guessing electric? At any rate in this big scale the rotor blades should make a satisfying thump when they get up to speed! The markings make me want to dust off and post my Monogram Cobra in a much smaller 1/48 scale!
I am really amazed about all these workineg details, beautifully put together, Patrick @PatLeong! Josh @jpatt1000: that's a lovely 1/48 Cobra. You can treat us with a full presentation, if you so wish? All the best, my friends!
Helmet sighting system is now connected to the ceiling rails via a magnet, which enables easy detachment during canopy removal.
Great job on this RC helo. I tried flying an RC helo once and found it very difficult. When you are done maybe you can post a video of this masterpiece flying.
George, I've done 3 tuning flights so far, without the scale bits. Didn't want to risk them while dialing her in. Dummy weights were used to simulate the actual, at 28 lbs. https://youtu.be/2Nf4SsN_Rnw
Excellent details, Patrick!
Josh, I had the same Monogram Cobra. I never understood why the cockpit side glass were curvy and not flat.
Cobra porn for your entertainment:)
That's a simply amazing job, Patrick. This is a mean Cobra with a determined crew! All the best!
Patrick, this is fantastic! I loved watching the gun rotating around during the flight. Congratulations!
The Cobra is officially complete. More fast forward flight tests are needed over the next few weeks.
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