What type of UH-1 was used in Rambo II?

Italeri makes a quarter-scale UH-1N/Bell 212 that might make a good starting point for a project like this, Rob. You can find an example here:

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/ITL00002692/product.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwmefOBRBJEiwAf7DstJTsEN9dmpTGKoMFYU5RndWP_OMbkK1EeKo5SPUhkp1Ux_WvoqPQTRoCx54QAvD_BwE

Which is the first twin engined version.

KnightTemplar5150

Italeri makes a quarter-scale UH-1N/Bell 212 that might make a good starting point for a project like this, Rob. You can find an example here:

 

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/ITL00002692/product.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwmefOBRBJEiwAf7DstJTsEN9dmpTGKoMFYU5RndWP_OMbkK1EeKo5SPUhkp1Ux_WvoqPQTRoCx54QAvD_BwE

 

Was looking at that here once. Way less$ 

https://www.hobbylinc.com/italeri-bell-ab212:uh1n-plastic-model-helicopter-kit-1:48-scale-552692

I was just looking around at some builds on that new Kitty Hawk UH-1D kit. Thing looks really special.

Hello!

I didn't see any builds of the new baby yet, but if it's really this good and you want to get funky, you might transplant the Italeri engines on the -D fuselage - that could get you a nice model! On the Italeri choppers the fuselage is always the same, just different parts for the engines. Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

Pawel

I didn't see any builds of the new baby yet, but if it's really this good and you want to get funky, you might transplant the Italeri engines on the -D fuselage - that could get you a nice model!

The Kitty Hawk UH-1D is really nice, just not my scale.  They are supposed to do one in 1/35, eventually.  I can't wait to see how that one looks.

Here are a couple builds of it.

Aussie Air Force UH-1H   http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/300692-148-kittyhawk-uh-1h-9-sqn-raaf/

US Army UH-1D   http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/299774-kitty-hawk-148th-scale-uh-1d-finished/

It also wouldn't work to just slap the Italeri N parts on the KH D model to make a nice N model.  Firstly, the Italeri parts are nowhere near as nice as the KH ones.  You would also need to add a lot more than just the engine area.  The N has a different nose, new main and tail rotor blades, a different instrument panel, etc., etc., etc...  It is not just a dual engined UH-1D.

Doesn't the 212 have a longer fuselage too?

OK, Gino - you're right, I have forgotten about those other mods.

1:48 is not my scale either. I'd like to have it 1:35 or 1:72. I don't know if 1:72 is anywhere near likely?

Thanks for the correction and have a nice day

Paweł

GMorrison

Doesn't the 212 have a longer fuselage too? 

No, the fuselage is the same basic length and other dimensions, the new pointy nose makes it look longer though.  All the long-bodied Hueys (D, H, & N) had the same fuselage and tail length.  The below chart shows the different versions and how they add up in legth pretty well.

Yes it sure does. Thanks, Gino.

In a non- operational way, I never had too much love for that helicopter, compared to some of the Army ones that came before.

I have a number of friends who flew them in Vietnam.

HeavyArty

 

Pawel

I didn't see any builds of the new baby yet, but if it's really this good and you want to get funky, you might transplant the Italeri engines on the -D fuselage - that could get you a nice model!

 

 

The Kitty Hawk UH-1D is really nice, just not my scale.  They are supposed to do one in 1/35, eventually.  I can't wait to see how that one looks.

Here are a couple builds of it.

Aussie Air Force UH-1H   http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/300692-148-kittyhawk-uh-1h-9-sqn-raaf/

US Army UH-1D   http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/299774-kitty-hawk-148th-scale-uh-1d-finished/

It also wouldn't work to just slap the Italeri N parts on the KH D model to make a nice N model.  Firstly, the Italeri parts are nowhere near as nice as the KH ones.  You would also need to add a lot more than just the engine area.  The N has a different nose, new main and tail rotor blades, a different instrument panel, etc., etc., etc...  It is not just a dual engined UH-1D.

 

Those are both really nice builds.  It takes some work to build museum quality Hueys out of the kits that are available and those two are something special!

HeavyArty

 

 

GMorrison

Doesn't the 212 have a longer fuselage too? 

 

 

 

No, the fuselage is the same basic length and other dimensions, the new pointy nose makes it look longer though.  All the long-bodied Hueys (D, H, & N) had the same fuselage and tail length.  The below chart shows the different versions and how they add up in legth pretty well.

 

 

 

Well now you got me curious as to what my rides were. I never paid much attention but see now a huge diff in the door layouts even though they were never closed. Gotta go look at some old pics.