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Rotor assembly

Next, the final main rotor assembly was required. The various rotor head details were added from rod and the blades that were already prepared added. These blades were given metal attachment pins made from a paperclip to get strength as the blades would be folded. Folding took place during the Naval tests, but all Dutch Cougars can fold their blades. (An advantage is also that the model will take less space in the model display cabinet)

Details: note the coloured bands to mark each individual blade.  The rotor head got an aerodynamic top fairing (made from various layers of card and sanded in shape)

For folding and storage, the rotor blades are handled and held in place through metal rods. Each blade has its own coloured rod. The model rods were made from thick plastic rod from Evergreen.