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:bananaThis will be my contribution to the SIG the venerable Huey from Vietnam. The kit is from Kitty Hawk and my first build of one of there kits, I also have the Eduard etch set.

The kit is made up of three sprues of grey styrene with no visible flash is present and the clear parts in there own box. Two sets of decals are provided, markings and 4 different noseart. A small amount of etch comes with the kit if you look closely one of the engine vents is missing its covered both sides with clear plastic so it was packed that way. I have plenty of etch spare to make a substitute.

The instructions are very good and clear but beware as some parts are for later Hueys like the wire cutter on the roof. Six colour plates are provided four for Vietnam and a German and Thai airforce.

The Eduard etch set replaces the instrument panels which are reported to be poor and misplaced on the kit.

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An Iconic Helo looking forward to seeing it come together good luck with the build

I'm glad someone is building a Huey, I grew up seeing these in action via news reels and the movies depicting those times...Even John Wayne starred in a couple....

Darn thing flies upside down right out of the box

One of the kits in my stash, looking forward to your build

Love the classic look of a Huey.

Thanks for looking in and your comments every one. I am still waiting for the repair man to arrive for the tinternet so I'm struggling with phone pictures right now.

digger303 wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:40 pm I'm glad someone is building a Huey, I grew up seeing these in action via news reels and the movies depicting those times...Even John Wayne starred in a couple....

The Green Berets - about the only film that showed the war in a positive light.

Great to have you onboard for the SIG mate - looking forward to seeing you build this one up.

Another absolutely classic chopper for the collection!

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:40 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:40 pm I'm glad someone is building a Huey, I grew up seeing these in action via news reels and the movies depicting those times...Even John Wayne starred in a couple....

The Green Berets - about the only film that showed the war in a positive light.

Actually I might be wrong and Green Berets his only one......I liked that film realistic or not. It was very entertaining.

Managed to get a little done today. The basic cockpit has been assembled and the coloured dash/centre etch added. Some of the rear seats have been added but seat belts also need to be added to the other seats. The two pilots seats have been made up and are again awaiting the etch seat belts.

Ohhhh... a Huey!

Good luck with the build!


Tommy

Every time I see a Huey I just remember the immortal words of the Big Duke Charlie Don't Surf and
Either Surf or Fight

Cockpit/crew/grunt area more or less done may do some weathering but as its fully enclosed when built I may just leave it.

Looking good so far

Every time I see a huey I can faintly hear Fortunate Son playing in the background

Thanks for looking in and your comments Caleb

Great to see this underway and already with paint on the interior - good going

Thanks for looking in and your comments

Had to be done dry brushed some Ali about then red wash to represent the red dust /mud of Vietnam and a siena wash went on last to tone it down. The cock pit has been dry fitted into the fuselage.

Work continues on the Huey. The two fuselage sides were made up and painted inside then the engine bay was made up/painted and the exhaust nozzle painted. The two fuselage halves had there glazing added then they were joined together after adding the cockpit, engine area and exhaust nozzle. The roof was assembled and the tail boom also assembled and added to the rear, the gazing was then added to the front cockpit area.

Next I jumped forward in the build and added the skids so she had something to sit on and the engine covers fitted to the rear one piece of etch as I mentioned at the start of the build is missing and is for the engine cover. Think I will leave it missing A La lost in combat/flight in Nam.

Next its masking off the glazing and some paint can go on the outer fuselage.

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You'v got me hooked I want to see more.

Looking good

Thanks for looking in and your comments both

All the etch and assorted grab handles,equipment has been added to the outer surface of the fuselage, the main and tail rotors were made up. after masking off the windows and other parts that needed masking the fuselage was given a coat of gloss black then a coat of Alclad Aircraft Aluminium was applied.

I still have the two gun stations to make up but that just about finishes the build of this just the painting left to do.

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That looks awesome
Great work
Some nice looking details in the kit

Thanks for looking in and your comments Scott

Painted that well. Does the silver imply that your going to give it that well worn look ?

Thanks for looking in and your comments Digger, not sure which way to go on the wethering but all the pics I have seen of Hueys of the period all look a little care worn.

Well that's come together really well

Very nice aluminium coat too - looking forward to seeing this move on.

Ooooooo nice can't wait to see how this one turns out it's such an iconic machine seen a couple of these flying around lanzarote the last time we was on holiday

Thanks for looking in and your comments Tomcat and Dan