The Story Behind My Site
One day as I was on a ramp patrol at Gabreski Airport I noticed a Bell 407 landing nearby. I went for a closer inspection and when I got up to it I instantly fell in love with the Helicopter. So much that I decided this was the Helicopter for my Super Scale Project. I did some research and found links on the web for Petroleum Helicopters in Louisiana. They are a multi-role helicopter operator with a major role of servicing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The Paint sceme is not only very unique but well known in the Helicopter Industry. My coice was then made to replicate this helicopter. I only know of two 407's at PHI, N406PH Pictured on my home page and N407PH. You will see that on my Pictures page. N407PH will be my subject or end result.

Others
When I started this project an email was made to George Blanchette, who's model was featured on the cover of Rotory Modeler Magazine. His model is the inspiration for my Scale Bell 407. George played a major role in many aspects of the construction through many hints and tips. In fact the most noticeable result of his research and help is the custom skids that I built from specs he had lent me. Thanks George.

Other Sources include:

Miniature Aircraft - Bell LongRanger Fuselage & Xcell 60
ScaleHouse Helicopter - 4 blade rigid Rotorhead
George Blanchette
Rotory Modeler Magazine
Bell Helicopter/Textron
Petroleum Helicopters
www.Helispot.com
Action Hobbies - Selden New York
IRCHA
AMA

Contact Me
jrav8er@netzero.net

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