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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Helicopters & Autogyros GB => Topic started by: Artoor_K on December 07, 2020, 04:44:07 PM

Title: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on December 07, 2020, 04:44:07 PM: Hello,

So...time to begin. I bought an old Italeri AH-64. I'll try do build combat helicopter simmilar to AH-56 Cheyenne out of Apache. It'll be based on this picture:
(https://grandfleet.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/D6nJc8PWsAAdTU3.jpg)

Stub wings from Su-25. Stabilizers from wings of Tornado, props'n'rotors from spare box.
I love Cheyenne so let's built another incarnation of this beast :)
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: finsrin on December 07, 2020, 05:01:08 PM: Neat build concept and you have basics thought out. Look forward to seeing.
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on December 07, 2020, 08:13:49 PM: Quote from: finsrin on December 07, 2020, 05:01:08 PM
Neat build concept and you have basics thought out. Look forward to seeing.

Thanks :) Well, not all is thouht out. I'm still pondering over shape of engines. Apache has angular engines - I have to make'em sleeker, more aerodynamic. I have few ideas but I don't know if they're doable. It's easy to forget what lies in dark hole of spare box :) Maybe I'll use 1/32 RBS-15 missiles to make engines - they have cool intake :) Maybe I'll bought Italeri 1/48 Cobra to cut out engines? Everything is considered :)
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 08, 2020, 02:32:30 AM: :smiley:
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 08, 2020, 02:44:42 AM: Some more images to assist you:

(https://d1a2ot8agkqe8w.cloudfront.net/web/2019/05/boeing-compound-ah-64-apache-model-in-wind-tunnel_77484.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6iZO7UX4AEOjBv?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6iZPQbW4AIyTAH?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6iZPlFX4AEh_Zb?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/5C7BEE14_7E87_49DA_947A_31074A9242A8.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/470391D4_6491_4434_9941_50BA19B4FFD6.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/E4E9ADED_4F80_4DCD_855F_8B07C82FDC6D.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/AH64Z.JPG)
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: jcf on December 08, 2020, 02:49:36 AM: Is it going to be a cargo helicopter? "C" = Cargo in the US DoD designation system.
Title: Re: CH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on December 08, 2020, 04:08:19 AM: Quote from: jcf on December 08, 2020, 02:49:36 AM
Is it going to be a cargo helicopter? "C" = Cargo in the US DoD designation system.

I thought of "C" for "combat", I've forgot that "C" is for cargo here. My mistake.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 11, 2021, 04:26:03 AM: Today I had to order 1/72 Zvezda Su-25 to use it as a parts donor. 1/48 engines of Su-25 are simply too big. I hope I'll be able to use them without major surgery.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 16, 2021, 03:22:36 AM: Let the fun begin!

And here is how my 1/48 Apache looks now. Engines and wings are from Zvezda Su-25. Tail prop is from 1/72 Orion.
(https://i.imgur.com/4goz1Ag.jpg)

Viev from above
(https://i.imgur.com/HsJcGpE.jpg)

Horizontals. I'll use grey or olive green, I don't know.
(https://i.imgur.com/s1sLEnW.jpg)

Vertical from 1/72 Su-25 with 1/48 Spitfire tail wheel.
(https://i.imgur.com/UwLohOn.jpg)

Nose turret with cannon
(https://i.imgur.com/5Nmg9TH.jpg)

Landing gear legs from 1/48 SU-25. These two grey parts (from 1/48 C-47) I'll glue on engines to make'em more massive.
(https://i.imgur.com/iRIpwWe.jpg)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: robunos on January 16, 2021, 05:47:43 AM: Me likey so far . . . :smiley:
Looking at the pictures in #4, I think green for the tailplanes . . .

cheers,
Robin.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 17, 2021, 06:37:09 AM: Quote from: robunos on January 16, 2021, 05:47:43 AM
Looking at the pictures in #4, I think green for the tailplanes . . .

As you wish :)

So...gear legs, tailplane and wings are glued. Turret and front systems are ready too.
(https://i.imgur.com/u8VmNps.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7Rc9HZF.jpg)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Frank3k on January 17, 2021, 06:41:43 AM: This really looks like a believable upgrade/evolution of the AH-56 Cheyenne.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 17, 2021, 07:44:13 AM: Really like this.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: LemonJello on January 18, 2021, 06:34:19 AM: There's a lot to like here. Onward!
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Robomog on January 18, 2021, 09:18:56 AM: Looking good !

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: ChernayaAkula on January 18, 2021, 11:32:47 PM: Good stuff! :smiley:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 19, 2021, 05:23:45 AM: Thanks guys :)

I need to make rotor blades shorter to make them simmilar to Cheyenne ones.
There was some struggle with cockpit glass fit but after some sanding Cochiti is ready for primer.
(https://i.imgur.com/mW5Hcda.jpg)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: kitnut617 on January 19, 2021, 10:59:44 PM: Hmm! that does look good :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 20, 2021, 10:48:55 AM: Really, really like this now. :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: apophenia on January 22, 2021, 03:45:24 AM: Yep, that is seriously nice :smiley: Are the C-47 intakes still going on to the engine pods?
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 22, 2021, 03:45:10 PM: Thanks a lot :)

Quote from: apophenia on January 22, 2021, 03:45:24 AM
Are the C-47 intakes still going on to the engine pods?

No, I couldn't make'em fit smoothly and with them angines looked...well...without any sense. If I would mount these intakes...what would be reason to use them in real engines? I know, we're in whiff world but...this is based on something.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 22, 2021, 08:02:36 PM: Already in olive drab:
(https://i.imgur.com/Dc9zHzs.jpg?1)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2021, 02:36:44 AM: Nope. Sorry, still looking damn fine. ;)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Artoor_K on January 23, 2021, 07:53:37 AM: Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 23, 2021, 02:36:44 AM
Nope. Sorry, still looking damn fine. ;)

Thanks a lot :)

So...here it is:
(https://i.imgur.com/vYyJpod.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HRyR8ja.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QPHfKNS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V6nAgZO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nzw6kMj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QyK2bJh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LUVqXQ7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/76IFRmX.jpg)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 23, 2021, 03:22:12 PM: Great work Artoor! Looks like it is ready to set some rotary wing aircraft world records :smiley:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 24, 2021, 02:41:35 AM: :smiley:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: kitnut617 on January 24, 2021, 05:26:26 AM: (http://village.photos/images/user/8f3973c9-3f0e-4b54-80e2-017121c0bf9f/ae2c2000-b511-48c6-a639-5029b3ae4781.jpg)
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 24, 2021, 05:56:27 AM: That looks fast and mean.

Very nice build :smiley:
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Robomog on January 24, 2021, 06:07:04 AM: Seriously cool ! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Frank3k on January 24, 2021, 07:58:17 AM: That is a great looking helicopter! Nice work.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: elmayerle on January 25, 2021, 05:07:19 AM: Gorgeous!! that looks positively dangerous to get on the wrong side of.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: LemonJello on January 25, 2021, 06:06:55 AM: Echoing what others have said. This is so well done. The Guards Armored Divisions near the Fulda Gap better have their insurance paid up.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: elmayerle on January 25, 2021, 06:34:25 AM: Quote from: LemonJello on January 25, 2021, 06:06:55 AM
The Guards Armored Divisions near the Fulda Gap better have their insurance paid up.
Both life and vehicle coverage.
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Gingie on January 26, 2021, 01:41:21 PM: Inspiring.

That's my code word for I'm going to copy this!
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 27, 2021, 01:38:46 AM: Quote from: Gingie on January 26, 2021, 01:41:21 PM
Inspiring.

That's my code word for I'm going to copy this!

;D
Title: Re: AH-64 Cochiti 1/48 compound chopper
Post by: Old Wombat on January 30, 2021, 02:04:14 PM: Really nice job, Artoor! :smiley:

Looks like a tank-killing wasp! 8)