Minis is my Waterloo  | 16 May 2020 6:56 a.m. PST |
I hate cats…let's just get that out of the way now. They find their way into my game room, no matter how I try to barricade it, and destroy anything that they know would tick me off. So I've got two 15mm Lynx helos with no main rotors…thanks to said cats. Any suggestions on how to use something clear to affix to the top of the chopper that might look like the swirl of rotors at high speed? Thanks for any help! Rob in VA |
| Bashytubits | 16 May 2020 7:28 a.m. PST |
You could get someone to 3d print you new rotors.
link
I probably could do it and make them the size you need. Otherwise just get a hard plastic circle TMP link Here is a microarmor gamers site that has images of models with clear disks.
link |
| mjkerner | 16 May 2020 8:21 a.m. PST |
Try digging around in their sandbox? |
| torokchar | 16 May 2020 8:30 a.m. PST |
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| David Manley | 16 May 2020 8:33 a.m. PST |
Slightly ironic that cats ate your lynx :) |
| NOLA Chris | 16 May 2020 11:07 a.m. PST |
get/cut a plastic disc the size of the rotors,
to make an "in action" look? |
| MiniPatton | 16 May 2020 11:52 a.m. PST |
3D printing would be a quick and easy way – hopefully fairly cheap. |
| Dynaman8789 | 16 May 2020 3:33 p.m. PST |
> Try digging around in their sandbox? I hear a Cheech and Chong joke… |
| Minis is my Waterloo | 16 May 2020 4:33 p.m. PST |
Oh believe me…if it wasn't for my daughters' loving those cats they would be going for a long drive in the country…and yes, David Manley…that is pretty funny! |
| Ed Mohrmann | 16 May 2020 5:41 p.m. PST |
Hey, I live in 'the country' and in 20 years have
rescued too many dogs and cats to find that
'long drive' idea even faintly amusing. It's OK to not want to have the animals around, but
take 'em to a local animal shelter, don't just
dump 'em on a road some where. |
| Minis is my Waterloo | 16 May 2020 6:39 p.m. PST |
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| Bashytubits | 16 May 2020 8:43 p.m. PST |
Rob send me a PM if you would like me to 3d print you some new rotors. |
| Feet up now | 16 May 2020 9:37 p.m. PST |
Here is a handy option. Clear disc link you showed but DIY from something closer to home.
Take out the plastic window film from a box.the thin cake box window plastic is quite good and you get a treat too.
Cut out a good to scale circle.
Pencil or fine tip pen some curves on opposite sides to give impression of whirling blades.
Bobs your uncle and cakes in the belly. |
 Legion 4 | 17 May 2020 7:38 a.m. PST |
I've seen some guys not even mount the blades. They are flying , etc. David Manley +1  |
| mckrok | 17 May 2020 9:14 a.m. PST |
Ask the manufacturer of the helos if they'd sell you a set of rotors separate from the airframe. I've had good luck. Good luck. pjm |
| dmebust | 17 May 2020 7:36 p.m. PST |
Here ya go, free down load too!
link |
| HostileContact | 18 May 2020 10:26 a.m. PST |
Acetate sheet and a razor knife blade compass is all you need to make your own. Both available for nominal prices t a local art supply shop. HC |
| Grimmnar | 19 May 2020 9:12 a.m. PST |
Minis, you cats can unlock and open doors?
Mine have learned the door knob but not the locks yet. Grimm |
| Last Hussar | 03 Jun 2020 1:19 p.m. PST |
Call at the Non-com in charge of the ground crew
"Sergeant, pop some more rotors on the bird would you?" |
added anti-tank elements to his NATO forces in WWIII: Team Yankee.
