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AH-64A Apache 50
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A common problem with the Apache scale model is what to do with the muffer exhaust system. Thankfully, Approach Engineering has considered this exact problem when designing their Apache fuselage. Installed in this model is a common torpedo style muffler with a silicon exhaust diverter that can be seen existing the fuselage.

AP100  AH-64A Apache Scale 50 Fuselage Assembly Kit  $378.00 

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The following items are broken down to give you a clearer view of the items that are required to complete the model. Due to the narrow fuselage width, some 30-50 glow powered models will work and some will not. The best check is to measure your helicopter mechanics at its widest point, normally it is at the main gear or the upper mechanics. The internal maximum width for this fuselage is 5 3/8" [13.6cm]. If your mechanics are slightly wider 1/4"~1/2" [6-12mm] then it is still possible to fit, but you will need to be creative in adding a detail to the outside to "hide" the extra width or relocate the problematic parts on the mechanics, but this is not alway possible. Being that this is built up fuselage, making this type of change is simple and easy as you can see the interference problems. In a fiberglass fuselage, it is usually a fight right from the beginning just to remove enough parts just to get the mechanics to sit in the basic fuselage.

Under "Other Equipment" we list the radio set, type of servos, recommended gyro and other accessories that we do not carry. These are for referrence and can be purchased through your favorite hobby shop.

Other Equipment

  • 50 size pod & boom helicopter or mechanics.
  • 8-10 Channel 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver.
  • 46-50 size glow helicopter engine.
  • Piezo gyro, heading lock & rate mode.
  • High speed rudder servo to match the requirements of the gyro.
  • 3 high torque servos for cyclic/collective with a min. torque rating of 50oz/in.
  • 1 high quality throttle servo with a min. torque rating of 40oz/in.
  • 1 optional standard servo for actuating the elevator with a min. torque rating of 30oz/in.
  • Heavy duty switch harness, servo extensions and 6-1200Mah receiver battery.
  • Suitable refilling valve, remote glow plug connector and long starting shaft.
  • Scale manifold or muffler to fit your mechanics. Get size information before you buy.
  • Flat building board for construction. Straight closet doors and high density foam work the best.
  • Wax paper, T-Pins, masking tape, building square, balsa plane & stripper, and sand paper.
  • Epoxy, Epoxy filler, JB Weld and cynoacrylate fast, medium and slow adhesives.
  • Plastic covering, matching paint, masking tape and spray equipment for finishing.
  • Heat sealing iron and hobby heat gun for covering the model.
  • A selection of metric hex keys, drivers, pliers and cutters.
  • Rotory Moto tool for cutting, sanding and finishing.
  • Drill and drill bits for mounting hardware and installing lighting.