1/18 Airwolf- Thoughts?

[SgtFang]

It doesn't look like there's anything out there, so I was wondering if one could be made from an existing R/C body?

R/C helis scales are usually referred to by engine size instead of true scale, but I'm hoping one of the medium size ones might match up.

What does 1/18 convert to on a ruler? I had it figured out a few months ago, but forgot to write it down. :$

Once I know the scale, I can look up a Bell 222's dimensions and know what size body I'm looking for. :thumbsup

Thanks!

-Sarge

 

[b26354]

What does 1/18 convert to on a ruler? I had it figured out a few months ago, but forgot to write it down. :$

-Sarge

Just divide the full size length by 18 e.g if a Bell 222 is 12.85m long.

12.85m / 18 = .7138m = 71.38cm = 28.1"

 

[b26354]

or you could just google:

rc bell 222

 

[Bar]

Or even better, just EBAY: RC AIRWOLF
Bar.

 

[SgtFang]

Ooops, I forgot to explain- I'm wanting a 1/18 body to maybe try a static model. With all the other cool 1/18 stuff out there, I thought an Airwolf would be a fun addition. I'm thinking one of the smaller R/c bodies might be a good start, but I need to know how big it needs to be first. Since R/C bodies are sold by engine size, I need to find out how big a 1/18 Bell 222 would be in the first place, then I can check with the R/c guys and see which body is the closest.

-Sarge

 

[Bar]

The one i linked to is probably the closest you will get to 1/18.
There is a thread all about this one on one of the Gi Joe forums. That's where i got the link.
And this style will probably be pefect, as all you'll need to do is mask off the windows and scratch the rotor assemblies.
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[b26354]

I need to find out how big a 1/18 Bell 222 would be in the first place,
-Sarge

Like I said in my previous post... 28.1"

 

[SgtFang]

Like I said in my previous post... 28.1"

Ahhh, ok. I wasn't sure if those were just "example" figures or not. I've been running around like my head was cut off to get some stuff ready to mail out Monday and my attention span's all over the place. :$

THANKS!

-Sarge

 

[SgtFang]

The one i linked to is probably the closest you will get to 1/18.
There is a thread all about this one on one of the Gi Joe forums. That's where i got the link.
And this style will probably be pefect, as all you'll need to do is mask off the windows and scratch the rotor assemblies.
Bar.

Ok, Cool! Do you remember the name of the forum? It sounds like they're already on this! :thumbsup

THANKS!

-Sarge

 

[Bar]

Ok, Cool! Do you remember the name of the forum? It sounds like they're already on this! :thumbsup

THANKS!

-Sarge

I can't find the build thread, but the one where it's all built is here.
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