Kaman HUK-1 Huskie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jon Bryon had already recognized / written in his WIP that the air inlet is too high. I can confirm that. I recommend gluing the part at the very end. From my point of view, filling the gaps on the left and right is very easy compared to the problem if the roof does not curse with the bubble. 

 

 

I also replaced the PE struts with 0.3 mm wire. So they also act as reinforcements in the model. 

 

I decided to replace the PE parts for rigging with wire and tube for better strength. After careful trimming the length of the 8 mounting rods the tail hold in position without gluing.  

Today I applied the decals. IMO the quality is good. BTW: I forgot to glue the part B9 before gluing the bug glazing. I actually managed to insert it from the outside.🙂 

 

 

 

In the instruction it is not clear showed how the two rings (intake and exhaust) should be installed. By the way, all “nobs” shown on the construction plan must be removed on both rings. Red: narrow mark / notch. Blue: wide mark / notch 

Correct position of the exhaust ring.  

All nubs should be removed. 

 

Shortened center pin for adjustment of the blade is long enough but allows assembly and disassembly of the blade. 

In comparison with his successor (Seasprite) the rotor is very simple. I replaced the molded on (only a relief) actuator for the flap with 0,35 mm round rod. 

 

 

Everything worked exactly as I imagined/hoped. 

One wire is glued into the flap, the other I pushed in from the outside through the hinge. 

 

 

 

As usual, I attached the doors with two pieces of wire. 0.24 mm hole, 0.25 mm wire. 

 

For days I have been wondering how it should work with the assembly of the engine? Today the mystery has been solved: it all fits by itself. I recommend using a wire 0.5 mm diameter for better strength and self-alignment. 

On the other side, this S-shaped part serves to fix the engine in the correct position. In connection with the wire on the front axle, this will be IMO sufficiently strong. 🙂 

 

5 of 9 struts in place. The decision to replace the etched parts with brass pipes with wire as inlay was right. It's been easy to install and it's all much more stable. 

 

 

All 9 struts in place and painted.