1/35 Aerosani Vertolet (Aerosan helicopter)

[Frank3k]

Thanks, Craig! The blades were actually harder to build than the rotor mast was to CAD and print. It is delicate, though.

I think I'm done. It was 95F/35C on the patio - and breezy - so I took the pictures quickly before the blades windmilled off the model or it (or my feet) melted to the floor.

Our bored French friend with the NKL-6 Aerosani Vertolet:



The landing gear gives it a bit of height, but I like the look:

 

Barely visible are spare fuel and oil cans in the rear bin:



Joined by the slightly wobbly inspector, who seems to have lost his book. Too much vodka:



"I'll be fine. Just inspecting the nose gear":



Now I have to go back out and look for that drunk guy's book.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Once again, a real gem to add to your display cabinet. 

I could have helped with the rotor blades if I had known you were in need.  Had several types in a bag taking up space that could have been repurposed for your project. 

[finsrin]

Tremendous imagineering and building.  Landing gear height is right, lower don't work.  Wears color scheme perfect, would not change.   

[The Big Gimper]

Very nice build Frank!

[Frank3k]

Thanks guys! Both helicopter conversions (and the French guy) came out pretty much according to plan. I thought the first one (the KM-4) would be the easiest, since it had fewer parts to build, scratchbuild or print but the NKL-6 ended up being easier, even with the radial engine and the rotor mast. Getting the blades just right too 40-50% of the build time.

[raafif]

"I'll be fine. Just inspecting the nose gear":

From my friends in PNG who work with Russian aircraft mechanics, I understand that this is the standard position & state of Russian mechanics

[Ramba]

Terrific job as always. Very interesting subject with the contra-rotating blades.

[Old Wombat]

Brilliant work, Frank!

Another aerosan helicopter masterpiece!

 

[Robomog]

Well that came out well. 

It's a " I wish I had thought of that" sort of build 

Mog
>^-.-^<

[LemonJello]

The tall gear just screams "hinterlands rough terrain landings are my jam."

The body color is *chef's kiss* just right.

The counter-rotors are just as amazing.

This is a tour-de-force.

[Frank3k]

Thanks! The landing gear ended taller than the default ski position because it would have otherwise been a Russian lowrider. I was thinking this would be a good mail delivery helicopter for Siberia and mushy tundra. Plus with relatively poor downward visibility, landings might be a bit rough.

[Daryl J.]

Nailed it.

[Frank3k]

Thanks! Good to see you posting again, Doc. Daryl

[ChernayaAkula]

Damn, but those two are cool!