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Hans Zwetsloot (hzet32)
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HC-7 Kaman UH-2A Seasprite

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1 4 January 2014, 20:02
Lionel Marco

May i take a seat? I'ld like to follow your build of this cool-looking helo...
5 January 2014, 06:14
Roman Gmünder
Hi, could you please post some closeup shots of your conversion set, since i plan to backdate my 1/48 seasprite to an A-Model as well. I know about the obvious differences of the engine and wheels, put in the rotorcraft conversion seems to be more than that. Thanks for your help!
Regards Roman
5 January 2014, 11:05
Hans Zwetsloot
Hi Roman, the set contains a new engine housing, new tail fin, two external tanks and a piece of rod to fashion the "fishpole" for the rescue hoist. Not included is a new LH side door. The instructions suggest to fashion this door from sheet, using the -2F LH side window. However, this window is too big. Instead I plug formed a new door from clear sheet. I do not need the external tanks for the version I will be modelling, nor will I use the tail fin. Comparing with the kit tail fin there is little difference in surface detail. Removing the -2F tailfin extension is easier than grafting on the new tail fin.
5 January 2014, 12:59
Roman Gmünder
Thanks for your help. I'm anxious to see your furhter progress with this model.
7 January 2014, 17:03
Dutch
hzet32, Can I watch too? I have this same project planned for the future. I have both the Airfix(MPC) and Fujimi SH-2F kits. I know Colin designed the conversion for the Airfix kit, but I want to see if it will work on the Fujimi kit as well. I like your tail rotor jig and your interior details are terrific! What are you going to use for decals? R/ Dutch
7 January 2014, 17:39
Hans Zwetsloot
Sure 🙂 Just have patience, I am a slow modeler... Can't say if the conversion will work on the Fujimi kit, but since it replaces the entire engine/transmission housing it should be doable. At least it saves you cutting out the LH door. As for decals these will mostly come from the spares box. I will be making an all-grey HC-7, which doesn't have many markings.
7 January 2014, 20:05
Dutch
Hmm...
7 January 2014, 20:33
Hans Zwetsloot
More progress. Interior finished and installed, fuselage assembled. Attention now shifted to exterior.
21 January 2014, 19:45
Roman Gmünder
Has there been more progress lately? I'm looking forward to some new pictures...
13 March 2014, 19:20
Burkhard D
Nice work on the interior 👍
13 March 2014, 19:51
Hans Zwetsloot
Indeed progressing slowly. Fuselage assembly completed and sprayed engine gray all-over. Doors installed to mask interior. Painting of the rotor also in progress. Got to start on the decals soon...
14 March 2014, 19:14

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1:72 Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (Airfix 03041)1:72 Kaman HUK2-1/UH-2A Seasprite (ROTORcraft RC7201)

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