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1/48 UH-1F conversion

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  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:43 PM

Here's acouple shots of the Hueys we had at Littlerock in the 70s.  As far as the conversion goes, the only thing I can remember is that the tail rotor is mounted on the opposite side of the boom.  The main colors are gray and white.

At Ellsworth they used a deep blue color with some of them having a white top.  The color was very close to the blues used on most ground vehicles (strata blue).  lue Angel blue should be close enough for that color.

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Australia
Posted by Helo H-34 on Friday, July 16, 2010 12:05 AM

I had a go at building a 1/48 UH-1P USAF Green Hornets Gunship , It came okay I guess , I used a Revell/Monogram UH-1B/C and a Italeri UH-1D/H Tail boom .

Here's a couple of links to the WIP ....

/forums/t/94895.aspx

/forums/t/96629.aspx

When I went back to look at the pic's some didn't come out , so here is the first four and one of the finished UH-1P ...

Let me know if can be of any more assistance with your build , I'm only to happy to help .

Kind regards ,

                               John .

  • Member since
    April 2010
  • From: Lexington, VA
1/48 UH-1F conversion
Posted by USAFSPOOK on Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:38 PM

I recently purchased a decal sheet from Wolfpack Decals "Choppers Galore" that has, in the extensive historical and modelling specifics for each of the subject aircraft, reference to a Finescale article that deals with converting the 1/48 Monogram UH-1B/C to a UH-1F/P.  When I tried to access this, a note popped up stating that this was too old and not available anymore.  Does anyone remember this or has anyone tried this conversion before?  I do have the Monogram version of the Air Force Huey  (unfortunately, without the box--and even though it is terribly incorrect, it does have the roof mounted rescue hoist!).  I'm sure the conversion process is extensive, but I am still interested.  Funny that Italeri did not make this version in 1/48 several years back when they released many of their helo models.  By the way, the decals from Wolfpack are just great!  The information, color schemes and building notes included make them a real bargain, not to mention that Air Force helos are not a very extensive subject.  They even have 2 marking options for the CV-22B Osprey and the MH-53 Pave Low, for those of you, such as myself, that have invested in the Cobra Company Pave Low conversion, detail, and weapon sets (I PLAN on building at least two fully tricked-out).Any info or leads on the Huey conversion would be appreciated.        

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