I love to huck my helis, but deep down inside there has always been a closet scaler waiting to burst out. There are many scale helicopter models available and I was looking for something that I could spend some time working on, and really go to town on the detail. I recently came across a model offered by Starwood Scale Models, of a Cobra AH-1F gunship that is constructed of all plywood and balsa instead of the more common fiberglass. The fact that it is a built up fuse really got my attention, as working with and repairing fiberglass is not something I have had a lot of experience with and this kit provides an alternative.
The model consists of all laser cut, interlocking parts, and is designed to fit either Century Heli's Swift or Mikado's Logo 10. Thats right, its electric! The kit comes with everything you need to slide your mechanics in, including a longer tail drive belt and pulleys to drive the raised tail rotor. Other accessories included are tow rocket launchers, rocket pods, and of course the chain gun (which you can attach to a servo).
So while I am waiting for the kit to arrive I have some decisions to start thinking about. What power system will I use, what kind of batteries, and of course - what color scheme will I model it after? Watch this space for the build thread...
There are many different kinds of models out there in many differrent sizes. You can use just about any kind of mechanics, from turbine to gas/glow and electric. If you want to take a look at some of the models available, check out the links below.
www.eastcoastvario.com www.starwoodscalemodels.com www.modelrectifier.com www.centuryheli.com