Smeths..UH-1B..* Finished*

[JamesPerrin]

Considering how ubiquitous the Huey is I'm always surprised how infrequently we see one built. You've made a nice start with the cockpit there.

[bluesteel]

Considering how ubiquitous the Huey is I'm always surprised how infrequently we see one built. You've made a nice start with the cockpit there.

Yes, and the Italeri version is really excellent little kit and fun to build. Having just built one as a diorama backdrop for my Bird Dog GB, it's good to see another one coming together so nicely. I'm seriously thinking of getting a few more for my stash now.

How are you going to tackle 'greening' the transparencies in the Huey roof?

[smethwick]

Thanks for all the comments and taking the time to have a look...I read "Chickenhawk" when i was stationed in Germany years ago..great book.

"greening" the glass...yes, i will have a go at it...

might get some time this week..

[smethwick]

managed a little bit today..

fuselage is together,

requires just a little bit of work..

[Old_Tonto]

She is coming along nicely. It's a tiny little thing isn't it.

I will watch the 'greening' with interest.

[smethwick]

had a go at "greening" the glass....just dry fitted at the mo..



Olive Drab is the recommended colour of the Huey..looks a bit dark to me..any ideas or alternate colours..??

[jssel]

In respect to the OD color: The correct color was FS 34087 Olive Drab. But as a former crew chief, I can tell you that the colors faded, stained, what have you very easily. So it is nothing you can get hung up on.

For tinting the overhead glass, I have used a light coat of Tamiya Transparent Green with sucess.

All and all, Smeth, your Huey is looking very nice. Keep at it.

[smethwick]

Ok...green tinting is done..roof is on.

also given it a first coat of OD.

noticed , that the front needs a bit of work...but quite pleased so far

also have started to make a stand

[jssel]

Now that is a Huey. Very good work on the tinting and overall color. Now one more tip if you desire to do it. Many (not all) UH-1B's had the top half of the nose painted black for anti-glare. But that would be your choice.

Your build looks just great.

[smethwick]

Yes, just checked out a few pics of Hueys, ref the black nose..

definitley gonna do mine the same..

[smethwick]

added a few minor parts..and painted the nose..

[jssel]

A real winner so far.

[bluesteel]

Looks like the greening went well.

[MerlinJones]

Is there any room for weight? It looks to be a bit of a tail-sitter?

Regards,
Bruce

[smethwick]

yes..its a tail sitter..i may pin her down to the stand....

can't get any more weight in her