gpm - Fi-282B Kolibri

**dje** · #1 03-12-2015, 06:39 PM

Hi,

Here a little presentation of the model I'm working on for a couple of days, my first helicopter : The fi-282B kolibri in 1:33 by gpm

For the little history lesson, the fi 282 is actually the first reliable helicopter to enter service and production. thought performing well, fortunately for us nazi regime didn't see the full potential of this new kind of machine, neither with the fa-223 (!).

Back to the kit !
You can build 2 full versions, the A type (grey) or the B (green) - I will go for the green for now.
Probably will use some mig 15 for wheels, size match really close; where is going to end, my hobby model mig won't need it anyway...
Typical gpm kit, few photos of a model, small history and instruction in polish, 3 pages of 3D drawing, a 3 views, 6 colours pages with parts - for both models.
180g paper, nice colours, real precision printing. Looking at my scanning , Print is hight quality, I would guess for digital printing.
My print aren't good enough, I will "cut" the book directly.

First to do, the engine, a bramo sh-14. If parts fit well, it is really basic, I decided to add more details (hey, that was suppose to be a fast project before going back to my flak36; too bad !).
Links I found are really confusing, takes me hours to decide what to do. Eventually the most reliable source seem to be Siemens-Sternmotor Sh 14 | Klassiker der Luftfahrt and 1/18 scale model Bramo Sh-14 radial engine by Anyuta3D on Shapeways
Works still in progress; first time I try to add those kind of details - obviously lot to learn !. Made of 0.3, 0.5, 1mm copper and 0.5mm card. Maybe I should have used paper for the different section.
As you can see the back of the engine is going to be fun to mod too (!?)

End for now, see you in few days for more details.
bye

**kahoody** · #2 03-12-2015, 07:00 PM

Fantastic start! Your fine detailing of the power-plant leaves me in awe.

**elliott** · #3 03-12-2015, 09:05 PM

Fine beginning for an interesting model. Looking forward to more.

**YOAVHOZMI** · #4 03-12-2015, 09:21 PM

good start on the engine, looking for so see more.

YOAV

**Erik Zwaan** · #5 03-13-2015, 02:24 AM

Looking very good! Nice details on the engine.

Erik

**dje** · #6 03-15-2015, 05:45 PM

thanks everybody !

Doing a break from the engine and starting the fuselage. No problem with the main part, just work has to be prepared carefully, e.i. cutting halt way paper from the other side to get sharp edge.

Engine's fairing (?) that's an other story. sketches don't help that must, didn't find close up photos for this section ; there a support for the all structure and I don't get how it fit - or if it just fit - bigger than the inner fairing !?! There some issues with different parts' size too. I think I managed to get the shape, will see later.

Tail is even worse. All you get is the tail in 6 parts (or 2), and a base ! and look the shape of that base

how that suppose to work ???
After 3 tries and 4 hours, with the help of a few photos I decided to go my way. I used the joint as a base with a 2mm carton - that's the size of the two inner part I didn't use by the way -, 1mm copper for the top and cut that base to the front. Both parts fit well.

Work still in progress, Have to clean up those seals and add some painting

See you for the next part, bye

**dje** · #7 04-01-2015, 10:25 AM

Work from last week !
Build went forward a little bit. Finished the engine with the rear part. will add an exhaust pipe to the left side in the end.
Started the transmission box and begining the forward section. In the kit it's build from 3 cut off folded paper parts. Instead I went with the all copper rod and welding. Now wondering if I should put the side on or let it like that, will see...

Still to do, landing gear, finish cockpit (hey, left part of the seat is little messy

) and the 2 rotors. Each are around 2x15cm, made of 2 parts bend over an inner 1mm support. Not sure how to correctly do it, advice welcome !

bye