Hi guys

A little out of topic here, except the scale.
just to let you know I'm working on a 1/35 scale Mi-6 project. Yes, I'm crazy.







a long way since the very beginning



I'm now looking for details of the interior of the clamshell doors

Norbert

This is one cold war era armor?

Hi Gabor
as I said, it is out of topic

however, 1/35 helicopter may interest armour fans, and vice versa.
BTW, you're APA-5D is matching 1/35 scale russian helicopters, there are no russian airplanes at this scale.
So I put a link at ARC helicopter forum to your APA-5D developpemen here.

Norbert

I like this a lot! It´s not a tank or armor, but its russian, heavy and huge!

Very nice work so far, and you´re really crazy just kiddin

All the best,
Andreas

An Mi-24 or 8 / 17 is huge, and this is a true giant (in real life).
3D Printed the master?
It drew you in?
For great job!

I have a picture with BTR-152 or 40 coming out of the body.

Hi Gabor
the drawings are not finished, so not printed
I hope to achieve this in spring next year

Norbert

Interesting indeed Norbert

What software are you using for it?

Hi Mauro

I use Catia

Norbert

Salut Norbert

Maybe this would help (un peu )





HTH

Frenchy

Yes, Frenchy is good searcher

See some more Mi-6 pictures:

- some loading moments:



- some exterior photos:




- hathches in closed position:

Some details

Maybe can help you

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1445

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1441

http://dishmodels.ru/wshow.htm?p=1401

http://igor113.livejournal.com/42801.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/phearnot/sets/72157605569134680/with/2572879690/

http://aviaros.narod.ru/foto112.htm

Hi frenchy, bonjour voisin
thank you for the pictures
I do not know if first picture isn't a prototype, because of the square opening on the door.
Thank you Eduard
I already know Lugansk Mi-6 walkaround, but the first picture you send is interesting :
it shows the ramp opening in V. ow the cargo floor looks is also interesting.
I like also the picture with the Gaz-66 and the APA-5 truck
It could be a dio idea with the figures.
Thank you also Mauro also for the links

so, I opened virtualy the clamshel doors. As you see, it opens in 3 parts :
2 sides plus a triangular door on the floor. The cargo floor is approximatively drawn with the red line. the ramps are shown with the green lines.
I think I will be able to draw all above the ramps. However, I'm looking for any info
how it looks, how it works, under the red line, under the ramps, on the area I circled in red.

I realy want to get this ramp down, any help will be very appreciated.

In any case, thank you for your help

Norbert

I have found something. Send me Your e-mail address by PM.

Hi Eduard

many thanks for your help.

I worked on the central port door :

close :


open :


so... :x

Norbert

Hi

i know I'm out of topic, but I got more help and interest here as in the Helicopter forum.

I worked on the wheels, and I'm loking for a picture of the markings under the tyre size marking





Thank you

Norbert

Here a huge walkaround of MI-6A, with lots of interior pics:

http://scalemodels.ru/modules/photo/viewcat.php?id=14170&cid=383&min=0&orderby=dateA&show=12





Unfortunately I haven't found any closer pics of the wheel

Anyway, probably you've already done but. have you tried to look for references using Russian nomenclature as a keyword?

Вертолёт Ми-6 (Helicopter Mi-6)

There are lots of references in Russian sites...

When you finish your stunning 3d drawing , how you can make your model?

Cheers

Have you considered, once finishing this to adapt the 3d model to a flight simulator software like FSX or X-plane? I know that there is a huge network of people who share high quality aircraft renderings with each other, and i'm sure that it would be extremely appreciated by someone.

Thank you Mauro

I got from google all I could imagine,even in russian.
When I finnish my model, I have just to print it...
with micro-stereolithography or other micro 3D printing.

Norbert

Hi Erik

I considered it, but they usualy work with surfaces (what I did at the beginning) and now the model is in volume. I wanted it to be 3D printable (same kind of technic as Life-Resin weapons)

Norbert

Dear Norbert !

Check Your e-mail box.

Lucky you! I really wish I was able to do it

Where are you going to print all these parts? Do you have a 3d printer or someone else will print the kit for you?

So I think you'll produce .stl files won't you?

Cheers

Great subject..
but..what do you men with "project" ?
New kit?

Many thanks Eduard

You're a great help

Norbert

Hi Mauro

yes, I produce .stl files.
However at this point, I did no choose any printer, I'm not close to have it done, and the printer world changes quickly.

Norbert

Hi Evgenij.
I have the project to do a Mi-6A model in 1/35 using 3D, However, one year ago, I had no experience with CAD drawing and was not sure to reach something good with my first attempt doing a model.
Unless a model company states the opposite, I think this kind of model will be too expensive and take too much place for a real market, and the only chance is to print it in 3D.
It had be less work to scratch it in styrene, but the learning is important for me. That allows the model to be dupplicate.

Norbert