That robot thing is pretty cool
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20 bucks on my mini factory for the files. The guys who made the STL files have a lot of really cool designs that I would have loved to do but I wanted an easier, more simple build.
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That sighting unit looks superb … The kit part is just … well … rubbish really …
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Unfortunately, this is the case for the majority of the instruments in this model.
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this build is absolutely amazing 
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Will the resin prints ever become available? Sorry to ask the question again.
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Hey Dwayne,
I will upload a Google Docs folder with the files this weekend, so that way I can update the STLs as I go along.
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I finally found some time and motivation to get back to this project. Some pieces were broken, so I started by rebuilding them and reinforcing flimsy panels such as the engine covers. This time I used lots of internal structure pieces along with some UV resin to make these solid. They had issues previously sitting in the fuselage because the clear plastic doesnt adhere as strongly to the grey plastic as I would like. I also added the pipes, sticking out some of the holes, as well as replacing the oil cooler intake above the engine covers with my own printed design. It looks better, but I couldn’t get a good pic. I also cut out and replaced the front face of them, creating the meshes like on the real thing in the process.
You can probably see that I have cut out the “transmission” because I ended up purchasing the reskit rotor hub. I did this because the reskit one is not only amazing but also contains metal rods. This is important because the span of the rotors prevents me from putting the heli in my glass shelves. With the reskit hub and some modifications, I was able to make the blades removable.
This is just the dry fit. The rotor blades just need some modifications as well, but that is almost done.
The whole rotor hub is nicely done and fits perfectly.
Next up, I continued the work in the cockpit, where I am working from the pilot to the gunner seat. I recreated the rotor blade brake lever and the floor panels. Some details on the breaker wall and instrument panel. I have to quickly paint the area around the brake lever as it will have a loose fabric sheet covering it. There is also work to be done in the hallway between the cockpit and the cargo bay. I also started up on the instrument panel, but I will keep it off for now so I have easier access to the pilot’s space.
I will upload my 3D files to a Google Doc this weekend for anyone interested.
thanks!
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Really happy to see you back on this, model on !
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Glad to see you’re back to building this. I missed seeing your posts.
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That is looking awesome. Great job. I am interested in the files. Please add a link once you upload them.
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Werner’s Wings is definitely interested. Great work on the model and the parts
Floyd
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Keep it up!
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The update looks great. 
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I am a day late, but here is my library of 3D designs.
I will update it as I create and upload more of the designs. I just ask that you don’t monetize the work. I did some more work on the cockpit, but the only thing worth sharing so far is the pilot cyclic I designed and printed over the weekend.
Cheers!
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Very nice and thank you for the files.
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It turns out that twist was not impossible at all! Two cuts is all it took .Great job!
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I have been working to get the cockpit done, and I am almost done with the pilot section! I rebuilt the ‘hallway section’ because the shape of the aftermarket part I crammed in there was a bit wrong and meant for the stock parts, which no longer fit with my modifications. I did a quick and dirty design with styrene and slapped some paint on it because it will not be seen at all, other than the part that connects to the new cockpit shape.
I then installed the rivets and the instrument panel. There are still more rivets and metal panels to install, but that’s for another day. More details are coming for the cockpit; however, they will be attached to the canopy section.
Here is a little dry fit I did for the pilot section.
The seat needs some work, like seatbelts. The sight was sitting wrong, so a little modification was needed for it. The cyclic I printed was a bit long, so I had to redesign it as well. I also completed the rudder pedals.
I finished up the few metal plates and additions in the gunner space. I will do the wiring in the gunner seat next, followed by the air generator and vents. Unfortunately, I found out my sculpted seat was too tall, so I will have to remake it 
I will update the 3D files this weekend once I confirm the test prints are good to go!
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