Dr.Tim

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I should probably get on these forums more often! Your model really turned out very nice! The extra detail that you put into it is top notch !!

Dr.Tim

gmscholl

Thanks for that compliment Dr. Tim. I still have a little ways to go till finished. I guess I need to check in more often also. T need to post a couple more photos soon.

trickdriller

Where did you get this kit from? Looks great!

Veteran65

Thank lord!!!

gmscholl

This kit came from Approach Engineering. Dr. Tim is very friendly and helpful with any questions. The mechanics came from Century, a Swift 16, fits very good.

trickdriller

Got it. I like the site What do his kits run ($)?

rotor09

Looking really great!!

What power system are you using in your Swift 16 mechanics?

gmscholl

I paid $300 and change I believe, I'd have to check papers to be sure. Right now I just have the Century electrics, I figure that'll get me going. I might decide to change things when I get finished and finally get it in the air. I've been tinkerin' around on this for about a year now. I'm working on skin, rivets, and blades now. I can't locate the "bent tip" blades so I'm making my own. Making blades gets tricky and will take some time.

trickdriller

Not bad. So do you just build this shell around an existing heli or do you choose all your own components?

gmscholl

This kit and all the kits from Approach Engineering and Starwood are balsa and plywood kits for the heli body. The kits are made to fit certain mechanics, the eApache is made to use the Century Swift 16 or the Logo 10. I'll post some photos of the Swift machanics in the fuse soon. You have to choose the electrics. I have a Century motor and speed control with servos from Hobby King and a Total G flight control system. I get in a hurry sometimes and create problems for myself, but all in all the build is going pretty good. You should check out the Approach Engineering website.
You should check out the strings posted by Emile Sherriff, He built an Apache also and did a awsome job, he posted pics too.

trickdriller

Got it. I'll run a search and see if I can't find it.

Thanks!

gmscholl

www.approachengineering.com and www.starwoodmodels.com

rotor09

Where did you get the mechanics?

gmscholl

www.centuryheli.com They don't sell retail, but I got it from one of their dealers links, Helicopter Hobbys or Tower I think.

gmscholl

I decided to tackle the tailwheel, it's not perfect, but it looks ok. I might upgrade it later when I figure how to get the "cast" shape.

rotordoc1

I have used the Century motors and ESC's in three of my Swifts (including the one in their A109A fuselage) and I have found them to effeicient and very dependable.

As for your build - looks to be a work of scale art!

gmscholl

Here are a couple pics of the 30mm Chain Gun I'm working on. It still needs work, but I thought I should post some pics. It needs paint and the brush guard and the magazine, and I think I'll replace a couple parts with plastic due to the weight.