I have been in the Esky Forum and am getting no responds, I probably should of posted here but I though the Esky guys would like this guess not. Charles

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v28X0NuUu1g[/youtube]

It looks great, I have been keeping an eye on it in the esky forums, but this is a much better place for it. Derek8819

Thanks Derek I think this is a better forum for it too thanks again Charles

Seat Covers

Started on rivets today too.

Cockpit rivets pitot tubes and small panels



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXMJiLB3_M4[/youtube]

Some pics, starting to look like a Bell 222

I started on some of the pieces that were ready to see what the colors looked like. The main fus. still needs a lot of sanding and rivets so it's going to be awhile before I start painting it.Blue\White on the bottom and Med.\Blue on the top with strips going into the blue and then a clear coat. I know not very different but it is my first build.

I've seen projects that pales in comparison to yours with numerous input, mind boggling???? Your building skills are very evident, very impressive work, please continue posting.

Thanks Fieroboy for your nice comments I will keep posting build pics and videos glad there is some one interested in this build thanks Charles

Body work more panels and vents sanding,sanding,sanding,sanding

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa5ryxRAKnA[/youtube]

Charles,

I'm am totally awed at your workmanship, very inspiring to say the least. I started at the beginning of your thread over at the E-sky forum. I've watched all the videos posted and viewed each and every picture. You are quite the person of patience and details, there's no question of that. I'll be back for more. I'm going to pass the word to a few friends that I know would be interested in this wonderful build your doing.

Dave

Wow Dave I think that the nicest thing anyone has said since I started this build. I am on other forums besides this one. Thanks a lot for your nice comments. Still have a lot more to go stay tuned hehe Charles

I found another uses for a contact package hehe

Dot dot dot dot...

I did think about counting them but I just didn't feel like doing it yet. I got the white base down but it's getting cold here so I don't know when I will able to paint.

Next comes masking for the blue

Still cold here so I went to the LHS and pickup a few goodies diamond plate for the cockpit floor from Plastruct , some clear styrene to try to bend for my windows and some masking tape 6mm and 1/8th Sweet. Some pics.I don't know if real helis have diamond plate floors and nonskid mats but they should. hehe

I am new to the site and just got a bell 222 given to me, it needs alot of work and honestly Idon't know anything about these and not sure where to start, but Icouldn't help but post on your thread.

Anyway, Idon't mean to repeat anything that has already been said but you truly are an artist!!! Very inspiring work!!!

Regards,

Drew

Thanks Drew what size is it? I have accumulated a wealth of info on the Bell 222 pictures of most parts of the body and cockpit pictures let me know if I can help you.



37 degrees to cold to paint. Working on the mechanics. Do you guys use the clips that come with the Gold-n-Rod Control Rods? Seem to me it would be better to us balls instead they seem to work alright. I also replaced the main gear with the Micro Heli Delrin main gear it's sweet compared to the E-Smart. Test flight video [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adrMMIpvluc[/youtube]

Hello Charles,

I don't want to hijack your thread here, but this is a picture of what Ihave. I am not sure of exactly what it is yet. It was given to my wife from a friend of hers who just went through a divorce and was getting rid of alot of her ex husbands stuff. Ihave always been interested in rc helicopters but never really had an opportunity to get into them. Any info you can tell me would be truly appreciated! Itook a look at it again this evening and everything seems to be there, engine, gyro, etc, it has lights and retractable landing gear.

Wow I don't know what size it is but if you see how long one of the blades are that should tell us the range looks bigger than a 30 size. Looks cool. Do you fly helicopters?



OK so I couldn't sit around and do nothing so I used a space heater and lights to heat the room enough to paint the cockpit and it looks Sweet already pics. And yes I did turn the heat off while I sprayed hehe

I measured one of the blades it was 26" (660mm), I was assuming yours was the same size. No Charles, Ihave never flown rc helicopters, Ihave flown a few helicopters on PS3 if that counts. lol Iam not assuming it's an easy thing to do but Ihave always wanted to get in to the hobby,have been modeling for years. I would like to get this one in flying condition, Ifigured while Iwas working on this one I could get a starter copter to practice with.

Istarted a new thread soIdon't mess this one up for those who are following your incredible work. "Bell 222 any help appreciated"

Thanks!

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Check this place out it looks like a 60 size. Maybe try E-Flite MCX indoors to get your orientation and stick down. sure don't want to wreak your new heli. Check out these videos too[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLIFTGVd2QQ[/youtube]


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