rockythegoat wrote: |
rotorwash wrote: | richgb wrote: | The only good Huey's in 1/72 are the Italeri/Esci kits. Stay well clear of the revell offerings, they're chunky and seem undersized for the scale. I've never encountered the hasegawa kit so can't comment on that one. Rich |
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The Hasagawa UH-1D/H is the exact same molds as the Revell. I agree that they are not very good. My main gripe is that the rotorhead and stabalizer bar are molded together. This makes the whole rotor assembly look like a toy. Beware the undersized rotors on the Italeri Uh-1B/C/F models. The current Italeri UH-1D/H "Slick" is a remolding of the original Esci/ERTL kit and thus does not suffer from "small rotor syndrome". I have almost every 204 or 205 Huey model available with the exception of the 1/24 Monogram bird (trying to find one that won't cost too much). Let me know if you need specifics on a particular kit. Ray |
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What's everyones opinion on the Italeri 1/72 UH-1N kit? And, is this a suitable model for a fire tanker version? |
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I have one I've been working on, I can't speak for its accuracy but it seems to be going together ok and it looks like a 212 to me. I have 3 or 4 of them so I hope its a good kit.
The 212 is a very popular helicopter particularly for lower elevation areas. The Super 205 is more popular for high elevation use. Either can be used with a tank.
If you need some ideas here is a good source for photos
http://www.wildlandfire.com/pics/heli/heli.htm