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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on September 03, 2015, 09:55:59 PM

Title: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 03, 2015, 09:55:59 PM

Hello,

Not quite sure if it should be under "what if.." section, but if the place should be changed pls do not hesitate:)
Now let me represent the Wilhelm Zurovec patent for replacing hydrogen-filled observation balloons.
I have used old Eduard PKZ-2 helicopter no. 8015, but the engines in the mold were so obsolete that I had to find replacement. Thus 3 pcs of new smallstuffmodels Gnome 100hp resin engines constitute a kind of refreshment for this old kit. Those new engines are just gorgeous even though was hard to assemble them:)
Here you have small comparison:
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_3.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_5.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_2.JPG)
next job must be done to the shock absorbers, just to resemble those from real photos
regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on September 03, 2015, 10:40:40 PM

Fine start, Krzysiek. Those SmallStuff engines are marvelous, aren't they.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 04, 2015, 12:23:45 AM

Good beginning.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Des on September 04, 2015, 07:45:46 AM

You have this build in the correct board Krzysiek and it is a build I will be following closely. You made an excellent choice with the Small Stuff engines, they are incredible, looking forward to seeing more of this build.

Des.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 04, 2015, 07:54:50 AM

Great start! Those small stuff engines are a HUGE improvement!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: pietro on September 05, 2015, 10:32:47 AM

Krzysiek, your engines are beautiful. I'll be watching your build here as this is one my favourite beasties.

Pietro

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: GAJouette on September 05, 2015, 12:33:35 PM

 Krzysiek,
Outstanding first progress my old friend. Lovely work on the engines. Looking forward to the next up date.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 07, 2015, 05:48:17 PM

Thanks for support!!
Now the main absorber. I had to puff up it little bit so put some polyester plates between.
It needs some enhancement but the main shape is given

(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_7.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_6.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_8.JPG)

regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on September 07, 2015, 06:06:12 PM

Excellent!

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 07, 2015, 09:52:16 PM

Outstanding update.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Alexis on September 08, 2015, 11:42:16 AM

Looking forward on seeing how this unfolds , nice job on the engines .




Terri

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Des on September 08, 2015, 11:50:14 AM

Very nice modifications, looking forward to seeing more of this very interesting subject.

Des.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 08, 2015, 02:25:45 PM

Looking great! I am certainly looking forward to the rest of the build!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 08, 2015, 07:42:39 PM

Being in the mood I tried to enhance the fuel tanks. Here you have the initial results, not quite in line with photos, but...
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_10.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_12.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_13.JPG)
PS. I think these are the oil tanks as well, aren't they?
regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: pietro on September 09, 2015, 05:16:06 AM

Krzysiek, your work is spectacular! Yes, you are correct, they are(were) combination fuel/oil tanks. Keep up the good work.
Pietro

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 09, 2015, 06:44:17 AM

Exellent work.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 10, 2015, 10:26:38 PM

Hello again,
Finally the engine was painted and now waiting only for the wash
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_14.JPG)
Now started the hardest part of assembly i.e. joining fuel tanks with the engine and keep them in the line with shaft after setting them in the frame
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_16.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_17.JPG)
the result will be more/less like that
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_18.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: LukasTheLight on September 10, 2015, 10:32:17 PM

Hello!!!

It looks great so far!!!! Im looking forward for more!!!

Cheerio
Lukas

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 10, 2015, 11:00:08 PM

Looks very beautiful.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 11, 2015, 12:56:58 AM

Awesome work!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on September 11, 2015, 01:59:53 AM

Excellent beginning, K!  Outstanding job on the engines.  Great decision to go with the Small Parts engines since this contraption is basically all engine.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Des on September 11, 2015, 07:46:24 AM

You are making excellent progress K, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: halfpint33 on September 12, 2015, 03:15:38 AM

Outstanding job.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 15, 2015, 06:52:49 PM

Hello,
During assembly It is always such a time that the critical moment must occur. In that particular built I had one once tried to set the engine in the frame at the required position. The smallstuff engine did not fit at the bottom part of the frame, which means that in order to do it easy way I had to size up the main vertical pipe. The risk to buckle the frame was taken into consideration and optimal dummy part was prepared. Now it looks better:)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_19.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_20.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 15, 2015, 06:56:03 PM

Very outstanding work, K.
Cheers
Martin

Now from the Croation coast for the next days.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Des on September 15, 2015, 08:47:28 PM

A very good fix to get the engines to fit, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on September 21, 2015, 07:56:30 PM

Hello,

in case of side absorbers I have tried to keep same appearance as on the pictures, so got rid of flat P/E part and use dummy ones.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_21.JPG)
now all small part assembly is being performed and the final rigging makes me little concern ;D as always
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PKZ2/PKZ2_22.JPG)
regards
K

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: radio on September 21, 2015, 09:43:04 PM

Great work as usual.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on September 22, 2015, 03:27:18 AM

fantastic detail keep up the great work

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on September 22, 2015, 07:08:16 AM

Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on September 22, 2015, 03:27:18 AM

fantastic detail keep up the great work

My thoughts exactly!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: Des on September 22, 2015, 07:43:50 AM

You are moving along very well with this build K, what you have achieved so far looks excellent.

Des.

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on September 22, 2015, 07:53:22 AM

Outstanding detail work as the others have noted! Looking forward to more!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PKZ-2 Helicopter//Eduard//1:48
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 23, 2015, 02:42:04 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on September 22, 2015, 07:53:22 AM

Outstanding detail work as the others have noted! Looking forward to more!
RAGIII

Ditto my Amigo's comments !

Ed