1/35 Panda UH-1D WASP

Hi Woot

Well, yes it IS big, I do remember looking at it in the box, FSM did a review some time ago when the kit first came out, Ill have to poke thru my back issues to find it. This is one that I dont have in my stash so I cant give you a first hand on it.

 Let me get back to ya....builds into anice big helo, and you can do SO much with it other than just an Air Force D model!!!!!

 BTW the Dragon crew is nice, and easy to modify!

David

It builds into a decent model.  As you said, the rivets are a little oversized, but not too bad.  It actually builds into an H model, not a D, which was still a Vietnam-era UH-1.  The directions also have you putting on parts that are post-Vietnam; like the storage hatch on the tail boom, wire cutters, and a bunch of antennas.  The rotor blades are those from a Bell 212 (twin engine) too.  Cut the extra, thin strip off the trailing edge to get a D/H blade.  The DML crew set comes with only one M-23 doorgun mount.  You will need either another crew set or to get the Cobra Company M-23 doorgun set to have two.  The cabin interior needs some attention.  The troop seat support bar is too far inboard on both sides, which makes the rear troop seat sit funny.  It builds up pretty well though.  With some extra attention, it can be great. 

Here is my build of it, UH-1H Vietnam Dustoff.  I also used the Cobra Company UH-1D/H update set as well.

Robert,

I'm pretty sure that it's not "Wasp" but Hornets and Stingers for the Gunships.  I'm not at home to double check one of my books.  I may be wrong, getting a bit forgetful this days.  It has been 35 years since I did my tour in Nam with the 174th AHC, Sharks, Dolphins and Witch Doctors. 

116th AHC "Hornets"

1st Flight plt "Wasps"

2nd Flight plt "Yellow Jackets"

3rd Armed plt "Stingers"

Maint plt "Beekeeper"

Chief Snake 

Thanks For the replys guys,

Can;'t wait to get it is the parts much the same as the Twin Huey kit but with the old style nose?

Gino great build by the way.

I have gathered a fair few photos of the UH-1D/H but was wondering if anybody out there had any that they could share with me??

Cheers

Robert 

So same parts as the kit i got off you without twin engines but has D/H model nose.

Dose it have any weapons for door gunners?

Also what are decals like?

Cheers

Robert

Yup, same basic helo you got from me, with the above changes.

As I stated above, the DML crew set comes with only one M-23 doorgun mount (M60 on a pintle mount with ammo box etc.).  You will need either another DML Crew set or to get the Cobra Company M-23 Doorgun set to have two, one for each side.  The other gunner is seated and holds an M60 on his lap.  Other than that, no other weapons are included.

DML set:

Decals are decent and look pretty accurate for a 116 AHC bird.  For more options, Fireball Modelworks has a great set for UH-1D/Hs in Vietnam.

Robert,

I may have a few, just what areas are you looking for.  I have some shots of my 1974 UH-1H from the Army Reserves, rotor head and engine deck.

Thanks Gino

The links were helpfull i am now thinking about scratch building the weapon mount for the other side and using a spare M60 i have here.

As for the decals i will wait and see what the kit ones are like if worst come to worst i will make my own.

Melgyver, Any pictures of the UH-1H would be very greatfull. I'll send off a PM to you with my email address.

Cheers

Robert

John,

I know the feeling!  Going there, doing that!

Clear Left or is it Right!

 Robert,

Pictures on the way!

Thanks Mel

Greatfully appreciated and very good pictures

will come in handy when the build starts.

Cheers

Robert

  Hey, Woot!

And the courage of our friends will do us justice.

                              60
 

Hey 60,

TRUE...

Robert