Monogram 1/24 Huey-request for Help

Like I said over at Aeroscale:

Sorry, there are no correction sets in that scale fo rit. It is pretty lacking on detail on th einterior too. Unless you just have to have a 1/24 scale UH-1C, I wouldn't worry about correcting it. The better option is to get a 1/35 scale Academy C model. They are great kits and full of accurate details. Good luck.

Thomas,

  Just to reinforce Ginos comment, here are the schematics for the UH-1B rotorhead (204 head) compared to the UH-1C rotorhead (540 head).  Very different designs, plus the UH-1C rotor had a 27 in. chord while the UH-1B had a 21 inch chord blade.  Lots of other differences that have been rehashed  abunch here in the forum.  Check the Huey links page.  Good luck with the build.

    Ray

 UH-1B 204 head

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UH-1C 540 head

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As has been pointed out, the rotor and rotor head are a 'B' model, and will require A LOT of work. The fin will need to be made 6 inches longer, as measured from the last tailrotor driveshaft cover panel, and have a curve (camber) added. The Elevators also need to be lengthened 8 inches in chord, and the airfoil needs to be changed to one that is flat on top. I have been lucky enough to have access to both a 'B' and a 'C' to take measurements and pictures, because I wanted to do the same thing.....s'not easy. If I can ever find them again, I'll post pictures.

As HeavyArty noted, the Academy/MRC  'C' model kits will really show the differences. This model (from the  links to huey treads at the top of the forum page) will give you some great shots....

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Joe