Splash's Kamov Ka-15 ***finished***

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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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Nice one Splash. The diminutive size of this helicopter is nicely illustrated by the Sea Fury alongside - which I assume is also in 1/72nd, otherwise forget that comment :grin:
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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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Both 1/72 it really is a tiny tadpole :-D
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Erk that is rather small.. you might loose it if you're not careful :lol:

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Jagewa wrote:Erk that is rather small.. you might loose it if you're not careful :lol:

Great work Splash.
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Amoral is the gift that keeps on taking, isn't it? Just keep reminding yourself it'll be worth it...
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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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Sorry guys, I'm not going to finish this on time, I keep attempting to build the rotor head but the parts and instructions do not make sense.

Until I can find a good close up photo or diagram of the rotor head the builds on hold.

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Why is it 30 seconds and one search after my last posing I found this link http://walkarounds.airforce.ru/avia/rus ... /index.htm?

This changes everything the build is back on.

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splash wrote:This changes everything the build is back on.
Whaahoo!

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Disaster averted then Splash, excellent news and hopefully we'll soon see pics of the finished tadpole gracing our screens!
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see what i mean? :shock:
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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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:shock: :shock: Those Soviet designers didn't pick the easy option by the looks! Yes, I see what you mean, that rotor arrangement would not be the easiest thing to fathom without clear instructions.
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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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I'm back on track, I ditched the small rods supplied with the kit and just used wire.

I have missed some of the very small link rods but I think it will look fussy enough once painted.

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Glad that you're getting this one done... The cruddier the kit, the better you feel when you make it look good
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That looks near enough for jazz to me Splash, nice bit of work. Those Kamov rotor arrangements really look interesting.
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Re: Splash's Kamov Ka-15

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Quick test fit of the head before I paint it.

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