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Post by davelochead on Jan 26, 2017 11:23:22 GMT 12
Im looking for good information on the LUH, particularly the upper fuselage and landing gear, plus antenna and sensor layouts, anyone able to help?
dave
skygodnz@clear.net.nz
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 14:22:48 GMT 12
Bruce did his own conversion set in 1/72 - he may have some material to help?
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Post by noooby on Jan 27, 2017 7:02:25 GMT 12
Fuselage and Landing Gear is A109E. In fact, the MH-68A Coastguard is not a 109LUH, but a modified A109E civil.
What in particular are you looking for? I can get photos of antenna layouts but I can't supply drawings. I'd get in trouble for that!
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Post by noooby on Jan 27, 2017 7:14:12 GMT 12
Are these helpful?  HF antenna on the right of tailboom. FLIR turret in the nose, SX-5 (I think??) Night Sun on RH side of nose. Hoist mount above RH cabin door. Floats in silver container under pilot door.  Not sure about what is on top. Under boom is ADF antenna. Just ahead of that is the Public Address system (two really loud loud-hailer speakers). Can't quite see it though.  Multi-Band antenna behind marker beacon (large fin), VHF-FM antenna behind that.   Better view of HF antenna. They're all in storage in Philadelphia. We use one or two of them as test mules for new stuff we bring out for the 109E/S/SP line. All images available at www.dgualdo.it and credited as per each photo. |
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Post by noooby on Jan 27, 2017 7:27:30 GMT 12
If you're after 109LUH, then you'll need to specify which country. Sweden, Nigeria, Phillipines, NZ, South Africa. They all have different equipment fits.
LUH uses 109E fuselage with some slight differences. Interior and instrumentation is where it is very different.
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Post by Bruce on Jan 27, 2017 13:56:45 GMT 12
I'm guessing you are after the RNZAF version. I have a full set of photos of one taken at Tauranga, plus a rudimentary drawing I used to make a resin cast plug for my 1/72 model (To convert the Revell kit) As Zac mentioned I have a little conversion kit which does the undercarriage Sponsons, upper fuselage and fuselage belly panel. I scratch built the many antennas and steps! I have your e-mail, so I'll send something through later tonight.
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Post by davelochead on Jan 28, 2017 14:07:08 GMT 12
Fuselage and Landing Gear is A109E. In fact, the MH-68A Coastguard is not a 109LUH, but a modified A109E civil. What in particular are you looking for? I can get photos of antenna layouts but I can't supply drawings. I'd get in trouble for that! How much difference are we talking between the fuselage construction of the A109E and LUH? Note, not too worried about sensor/instrument fit at this time, im looking to get the fuse shapes and undercarriage right |
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Post by davelochead on Jan 28, 2017 14:07:52 GMT 12
I'm guessing you are after the RNZAF version. I have a full set of photos of one taken at Tauranga, plus a rudimentary drawing I used to make a resin cast plug for my 1/72 model (To convert the Revell kit) As Zac mentioned I have a little conversion kit which does the undercarriage Sponsons, upper fuselage and fuselage belly panel. I scratch built the many antennas and steps! I have your e-mail, so I'll send something through later tonight. Thanks Bruce, those parts are exactly what I am looking for. Dave |
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Post by davelochead on Jan 28, 2017 14:08:48 GMT 12
If you're after 109LUH, then you'll need to specify which country. Sweden, Nigeria, Phillipines, NZ, South Africa. They all have different equipment fits. LUH uses 109E fuselage with some slight differences. Interior and instrumentation is where it is very different. I am looking for the common airframe, the interior and external sensors i will work on once I have established that. |
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Post by Bruce on Jan 28, 2017 20:06:18 GMT 12
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Post by noooby on Jan 29, 2017 8:43:19 GMT 12
Looks good Bruce. The only thing is the nose. It should be a smooth contour all the way to the front, not a bump. cdn.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2010/7/29/97053.jpgLike that. 109LUH is a 109E fuselage and running gear. 109E used to be available wit 2 engine types. Pratt 206 or Turbomeca Arrius. The Arrius was dropped for the 109E, so it is only available with the Pratt engine. Differences are all internal. LUH comes standard with the Arrius. I don't believe the 206 is offered, but it could be installed if a Customer asked for it. |
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