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  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: SE Alabama
Posted by Retired Gunpilot on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:34 PM

Welcome and Merry Christmas Jim.

I have a WIP thread somewhere in this forum on building the MRC Nose Art Special Huey. It is a nice helicopter but does have its fair share of fit issues, mainly with the interior fitting properly to the outside frame. It also has incorrect pitch-link assembly instructions in the instructions. I would recommend reading my WIP Thread to see all the issues I had. In the end it was a very enjoyable build and I liked the overall kit. I have another one and will build it someday.

Hope this helps you out!

Charlie

  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Monday, December 21, 2009 11:25 AM

 I have not done this particular kit, but all the Hueys I've come across have a touch of PITA with the interior/fuse sides and top piece. Not especially difficult. If you want a farely simple chopper, for your first, Academys 1/35 AH-1W line is great, much like putting a plane together. It's been a long time (10/12 years or so) since I've done one, can't remember any probs at all. Got 2 in the stash waiting their turn. There is a few I've seen here that could be good ref. for you.

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:59 PM

Thank all of you very much, sorry it took me a while to thank you, I lost the thread...Oops

 

 

     Thanks, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Lafayette, LA
Posted by Melgyver on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:49 AM
I have started on two of the MRC 1/35 UH-1C kits but have't completed either one.  Main fit issues I had were trimming the aft crew bulkhead on the top right, if my memory is correct and getting the armament hard points together and squared up.  Some trimming of parts there too.  Best detailed kit of a Huey of any type!  Definitely recommend it.  If you start one there are lots of other little details to improve it that are in previous Posts. 

Clear Left!

Mel

  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Auburn, Alabama
Posted by rotorwash on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:54 PM

Jim,

   Welcome to the Dark Side!  You can't go wrong building a Huey as your first helo.  If you are married to 1/35, then the MRC/Academy UH-1C is your best bet.  However, my personal pic for a first helo would be the Italeri UH-1B in 1/72. It's a straight forward build and with a few minor exceptions is a very accurate kit.  The Hobby Boss UH-1B isn't as good, but from what I've done so far, it appears to practically fall together.  Best of luck whatever you choose and post pics of your build.

    Ray 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:48 PM

Yes, the Academy/MRC UH-1C kits are pretty straight forward with no real issues.  They are full of details and can come out really nice.  I have built a couple of them, as have many others here.  Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it and keep us posted on the build.

Here is a review of the same kit with different decals.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

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  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: Las Vegas, Nevada
I need an opinion please!
Posted by model maniac 96 on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:51 AM
Hi there everybody,


I am thinking about building my first helicopter kit, and I was looking around and found this:

Academy 1/35 UH-1C Huey Gunship Spec Nose Art. Is this a good kit? With good fit and detail and the like. Also would this kit not be too hard for a semi first timer?



Thanks, Jim
"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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