Thomas D.Oct 26, 2024 Build Story · 17 chapters 1Unboxing, body and structural build2Structural3Horizontal stabilizer and mechanics4Exhaust, doors, wiring5Tail rotor modifications6Bodywork and interior prelim fitting7Priming begins8Base coat, panel lines, rivets and the start of skid work9Scribing tools and small parts priming10Projection of the paint scheme and masking11Secondary and third paint colors12Clear coat13After clear coat, now for some details14Random finished pictures and transport15Trail rotor issues as a result of my one building error16Tail rotor failure several months back. Now fixed.17Testing the GoPro Max2 on the Bell 429Read the whole story Vario Bell 429 Build, a pictorial journey +306more Vario 429 1:5Gas & GlowMechanicsFuselage & AirframeHow People Feel About This Post9 pilots reacted InformsFascinatesInspiresEntertainsReact to This!6 commentsShare
Michael K.Jul 9, 2025 Build Story · 12 chapters 1Parts is Parts2Progress Update3Can There Be a More Exciting Sight?4A Neat Shop = Building Joy5Go Back Jack and Do It Again!6Servo Setup7Fuel for Thought8Chasing the Tail9Grubby Little $&#%#er!10Almost There!11Step Back and Spin Around12Ready to Fly!!Read the whole story Lama Refurbishment Journey +21more Vario Lama SA 315 B 1:4Building TechniquesGas & GlowMechanicsHow People Feel About This Post8 pilots reacted InformsFascinatesInspiresEntertainsReact to This!36 commentsShare
Uwe B.Oct 1, 2022 Build Story · 10 chapters 1From the idea to the prototype2Turbine and paddle wheel flow meter3The necessary signal processing4A small electronic switch that can turn the pump on and off5Integrate the Nextion Display.6Interconnection of the individual components7Put it in a box8Liquid Level Sensor9Advanced functionality10Long-term testing and regular useRead the whole story How to build a Helicopter Refueling System +13more Gas & GlowHow People Feel About This Post4 pilots reacted InformsFascinatesInspiresEntertainsReact to This!14 commentsShare