MD500e simpit update

[Nosecone]

Hi all
Here are some pics of the progress. The first pic shows the near completed fabrication, but I was never happy with how the top half looked so the top window strip was remade


Here are the current pics nearing completion





Rhys

[Ian Warren]

I like the G-clamp cable cutters

[deeknow]

Wo, sweet !!!

[Nosecone]

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like the G-clamp cable cutters[/quote]
Yeah I don't think they will catch on

[chopper_nut]

I just noticed something... Did you start with a 300 frame?

[Nosecone]

yep this is it when it was a 300. Couldn't get a MD500 airframe.



must make it a "transcopter" so to speak

[chopper_nut]

Thought so. Did you have to widen the cabin?

[Nosecone]

Hi
No, the front floor pan was curved in to get rid of the square 300 look. The cockpit on the 300 is is about 1300 wide I think for memory. The MD500 door frames where laser cut and the other parts are just aluminium sections.
The panel shouldn't take to long to build. I already have the instrument panel done just have to build the main frame




Might have to do some research and see if I can make some front windows but that will be the last part if that can be done.

[chopper_nut]

Very cool. I'll have to come have a go when it's finished