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[steph77]

Following my message in the contest topic,
I present you my MOC.

If it's to late for the contest, ok.
It's still cool to present a project and see the reactions.
More information following soon.
Enjoy!

technical datasheet:


Cyclical control,
Collective control,
Tail rotor orientation,
Motorized winch,
Motorised rotors,
Commands are executed in twice as real helicopter,
opening pilot doors
sliding lateral doors with opening section,
Lights,

[Lipko]

It's an awesome MOC, too bad you couldn't enter the contest, it would be a very strong entry.

[steph77]

Lipko, on 11 April 2012 - 11:44 AM, said:

It's an awesome MOC, too bad you couldn't enter the contest, it would be a very strong entry.

This Moc as been completed more than 2 month ago. See the post date on you tube....
But this is not so important.
I'am new on this forum and i understand the rules . It's normal.
More important is that you appreciate this MOC!
Thanks.

[Alasdair Ryan]

That would of been great entry.

Edited by Alasdair Ryan, 11 April 2012 - 01:47 PM.

[Sinner]

steph77, on 11 April 2012 - 11:57 AM, said:

This Moc as been completed more than 2 month ago. See the post date on you tube....
But this is not so important.

Ahh, well in that case it's not allowed. But it is a wonderful MOC.  

[dhc6twinotter]

That is an amazing helicopter.   The rotor head assembly looks very authentic, and I really like that you were able to fit variable pitch blades on the tail rotor as well.    

How is the tail rotor controlled?

Fantastic moc you've got here.      

[steph77]

dhc6twinotter, on 11 April 2012 - 01:48 PM, said:

That is an amazing helicopter.   The rotor head assembly looks very authentic, and I really like that you were able to fit variable pitch blades on the tail rotor as well.    

How is the tail rotor controlled?

Fantastic moc you've got here.      

Here is a video that explain the system.
It's a video of the WIP. The Moc was not still finished


Need more infos?

Edited by steph77, 11 April 2012 - 01:53 PM.

[DLuders]

@ steph77:  Welcome to Eurobricks!      I went to your Brickshelf gallery to admire the 9 photos of the Lego Technic Bell Huey UH1 helicopter.  There are a few of them where I work, and I even got to fly in one so I know that your model is very realistic.  I saw that YouTube video of a real helicopter's swashplate working -- you have done a good job with it.  "A swashplate is a device that translates input via the helicopter flight controls into motion of the main rotor blades.  Because the main rotor blades are spinning, the swashplate is used to transmit three of the pilot's commands from the non-rotating fuselage to the rotating rotor hub and main rotor blades":



I read your initial presentation on the SeTechnic website (in French and in this English translation).  I understand that you were working on this project (off and on) for 15 years?  That's dedication!  

To all:  The bottom of Page 7 of this translated SeTechnic webpage shows Steph77's model presentation the best.  I'm curious to hear what aviation buff Blakbird thinks about your excellent MOC!

  

Edited by DLuders, 11 April 2012 - 01:58 PM.

[Lipko]

What is that piece you used for the swashplate? I recognise the non-rotating part but not the other one.

[steph77]

It's the swashplate from the 8856 set edited in the 90'

Edited by steph77, 11 April 2012 - 02:12 PM.

[DLuders]

@ Lipko:  As Steph77 indicated, it's the 2906 "Technic Propeller 4 Blade 7 Stud Diameter with Square Ends" part from the 8856 Whirlwind Rescue helicopter set:

  

[steph77]

Can someone help me to rename this TOPIC.
As it's no valid entry for the contest   It needs to be renamed?

[DLuders]

@ Steph77:  Sinner is this forum's moderator; he's in Australia and will probably read this topic in a few hours.  Only he (and other Eurobricks moderators) have the power to rename topics.

[Sinner]

steph77, on 11 April 2012 - 02:15 PM, said:

Can someone help me to rename this TOPIC.
As it's no valid entry for the contest   It needs to be renamed?

Done... and I frontpaged it.  

Everyone's a winner on EB!  

[steph77]

Sinner, on 11 April 2012 - 02:33 PM, said:

Done... and I frontpaged it.  

Everyone's a winner on EB!  

In french, my native language i would say ' pour un accueil c'est un accueil!'
You can translate it, in its native sustance, by 'YES!'
Thanks a lot.

I'am there if any of you as questions or comments.
Have a nice day, all.

Edited by steph77, 11 April 2012 - 02:56 PM.

[dhc6twinotter]

steph77, on 11 April 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:

Here is a video that explain the system.
It's a video of the WIP. The Moc was not still finished

Need more infos?

Awesome, thanks!  I'm very impressed with your moc.   You've used some really clever building techniques, and I especially like how you built the tail rotor and rudder assemblies.

[jorgeopesi]

Congratulations awesome MOC, I think they will see more helicopters around here soon  .

[steph77]

jorgeopesi, on 11 April 2012 - 03:05 PM, said:

Congratulations awesome MOC, I think they will see more helicopters around here soon  .

If they all take so much time than i....we will wait for a very long time!

[steph77]

@ all.

This video shows the basic lines of the mecanics.
This was the WIP demonstrator. I think this is useful to understand the working mecanics inside.

[allanp]

That's awesome, looks very authentic.

[Meatman]

AWESOME!!!

[_techniclego55_]

Very Nice MOC. Great work  

[VFracingteam]

Welcome at EB,
What a awesome entery whit your MOC
Keep going whit building moc's like this one .
Greetings Edwin

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Fantastic rescue-helicopter!
Front-paging this MOC is a wise decision!  
Superb work!  

[steph77]

LEGO Train 12 Volts, on 11 April 2012 - 07:52 PM, said:

Fantastic rescue-helicopter!
Front-paging this MOC is a wise decision!  
Superb work!  

ok,
thanks a lot everyone!
Is there other helicopter builder out there?
I searched on the forum but didn't find lots of projects?
ideas?