Best kits for RNZAF Hueys?

[ianbw12]

Hi,

Any thoughts out there on what would be the best kits to build a late-version RNZAF UH-1H from, in both 1/48 and 1/32-35, please?

I'm guessing that if a UH-1H isn't available, conversion from a 'D' would be possible? Is there much involved in that, please?

Thanks in advance,


Cheers,
Ian

[alanw]

Hi Ian

For large scale Huey's, Revell 1/32 scale if you can find them.

I know they certainly had the UH-1D and also in different guises
medivac etc (same model ) I believe Revell Germany put out
a UH-1H also same scale and hard to find.

Dragon have released a 1/35 scale UH-1H, so you may need to check your local model shop

Italeri has done a 1/35 UH-1D

1/48 scale: I think from memory, Academy did one, Italeri did a1D
as did Hasegawa but now OOP

Differences between 1D and 1H:

1) Different engine: Lycoming T53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp
(1D's had T53-L-11 engine)

2) pitot tube relocated from the nose to the roof, to reduce
ground damage

3) Minor electrical changes

As I understand it all RNZAF 1D's were eventually upgraded to
UH-1H status

There may be subtle changes in RNZAF UH-1's that others may know of

Hope that helps

Regards

Alan

[Dave Homewood]

I have the Revell Germany UH-1H, partly built for many years. I actually built it then decided to add more detail and dismantled it, and that's as far as I got. It's an old kit but a very good representation andgood starting point. The seats are nothing like the real things, someething that I was replacing in my update.

I think Esci made a very good 1/48th Huey from memory.

One recent mod I have noticed on the RNZAF Iroquois is a black matting type thing added to the air intakes. Someone here may be able to explain it further.

[ianbw12]

Thanks for your help guys, I must admit, I thought there would have been more replies from more Huey experts out there. ..

I guess I'll have to build it first, post photos and then find out what I should have done!!

Thanks,
Ian

[FlyNavy]

Don't be discouraged ianbw12, the answer is here: (I have not built a model for 50 odd years so on that score I'm no help)

www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1213143615/Michael+Scarborough%27s+Gekko

[Parrotfish]

Italeri is the best in 1/48. Infact it is the Italeri kit in the Kiwi Wings RNZAF boxing of the Huey. In I/32-35 then Dragon and Revell are it.

Have a look here:
www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=RM5201
www.squadron.com/NoStock.asp?item=DR3538
www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=DR3542
www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MH12701
www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MHR2196
www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MHR2199


And here to see what's out there:
www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal-Fea%20Archives/helicopters/Huey/Huey.htm

Hope this helps in some way???...

Cheers.

[silverfox]

I have built the Kiwi Wings kit as well and it is a pretty good starting point.


I used photos of the one that came to Middle WallopAir day for the correct aerial fit. I added the Whirleybird bladder tank and deecals, from which you can do just about any RNZAF Huey.

[ianbw12]

Cool- thanks again guys!