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Old 07-07-2020, 09:43 PM
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Murph's Models CH-46 USMC

Finally had time to start work on another project; I chose the CH-46 USMC version from Murph's Models. My printer has strange margins, so I reduced it slightly to 1:35. This is convenient since I like to build all my models at that scale.

So far so good - I am amazed by the fit of the pieces. I thought I'd have a lot of trouble with the front with all the curves but the design is first rate and everything is going together great.

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Old 07-08-2020, 12:42 AM
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Looks good so far! That's a challenging design in card.
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Old 07-08-2020, 01:33 AM
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I’ve built that model, it’s pretty impressive when finished. My only tip would be to reinforce the rotor blades with something stiff, as they droop with age. I used carbon fiber rods in my blades, but a metal rod would work, too.
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Old 07-09-2020, 06:10 AM
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A great start in that complicated part!
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Old 07-24-2020, 08:56 PM
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Thanks all. @Knife, thanks for the tip about reinforcing the rotor blades, I will try and find something to use.

Finally had time to finish the fuselage. Like the nose, the rear went together well. Parts fit is good. I've never built a model with internal formers before, so this one is a first for me. I'm still experimenting with my method, so some of the seams are a bit rough, but good enough I think. Now to figure out if I should build the sponson next or the engines on top. More to come.
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Old 07-25-2020, 08:55 AM
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Nice fuselage on the “Boeing Body Bag”. Very clean build.

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