Scale Detailing
Detailing a scale model is a job that is never completed. The Schweizer 300 lends itself to a variety of scale “improvements”
because of the simple nature of the full scale helicopter.
Detailing a scale model requires the desire to proceed, some skill, and a great deal of patience. It requires constant decisions of
scale fidelity verses practically verses flight stability. The most important tool you have in detailing a scale model is photo-
graphs of the full scale you are attempting to duplicate. The prototype Schweizer 300 used in the production of this kit was a
traffic reporter helicopter for radio station KIIS - FM.
Some of the easy things you can do include coloring the main rotor blades, applying the decals in the proper locations and
painting some of the components.
Coloring the Blades
The full scale has main rotor blade that are black in color. To achieve this effect, remove the white heat shrink covering from
the provided rotor blades. Do this by carefully running an Xacto blade down the inside of the heat shrink, just as if you were
opening an envelope with a knife. Cover the blades with black Monokote or Ultracoat - both work equally well. Check the
blade balance when you’re done, just to be sure; although the balance should not be changed by this recovering.
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Conclusion
This concludes the conversion for the Hawk III helicopter kit. For those customers adding the Schweizer 300 to a
Falcon or Phoenix kit follow the same instructions with a change to Step 12 where the fuel tank mount to the
frame, drilling the frame needs to more accurate to keep the tapping screw secure in the aluminum. An alternate
solution may be required.
Installation to other brands is simple requiring changes to the location on the helicopter mechanics to mount the
cabin and the fuel tanks. Contact our technical support staff to provide assistance with other brands.
Decal Placement on Schweizer 300
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Fuel Tank Sides
Bottom Front Cabin
Fuel Tank Straps
( 2 per tank )
Tail Boom
Rear
Below Door
Fuel Tank Sides
Tail Boom
Front
Fuel Caps &
Tail Beacon
