UH-1 engine pics

Hi, I'm sort of the new guy on the block, I guess.

The ole T-53 loooks great, I can almost hear the igniters snapping! You are correct about the fuel cell extension, they first showed up on the "Charlie" model, which later became the "Mike" model. (the picture shows a "Bravo" model) However, the fuel cells were integral to the fuselage behind honeycomb panels and had a dimpled engine deck on top.

The transmission cowling was sliced off to fit flush at that deck. Right at about "item 14" as shown on your drawing/link above. There is a panel line (correctly placed) on the on the kit so a quick pass with your favorite scribing tool will show it off just right.

Can't wait to see how the rest of the ship builds up!

Regards,

Chief Snake,

I have a question about this service deck on top of the fuel tank. Did the surface of it have some anti-slippery lines ar relief? Was it mounted right on top of the tank or a little above it? Any pic of this dual hydraulic system components on the wall?

Thanks

Andy

Sorry but it looks like grey boot on Vietnam Era Hueys wasn't rare thing:

I have couple of other photos from Squadron Walkaround but I am too lazy to scan them)))))))))

Andy

Chief Snake wrote:

The photo you have posted is a UH-1B of Navy HAL3 Seawolves. Chief Snake

When I left the service in 1980 only some of our Huey's(no rhyeme nor why only some were done) reason had the forward portion of the floor only painted black, our unit had not been issued NVG's. Some still retained the Vietnam era OD paint, while some gad gone to the new Helo Drab.

Have no reason why Navy Huey's would have been different. Point in fact, we got one of our H models straignt from the Navy Depot after rebuild in Pensacola hand it was standard colors

Have to agree with Gino on the armoered seat's, never saw one that was gray, they were always OD. boots on both the cyclic and collective should be black. Fuel tank on the engine bay was not visable when the panels were open, should have metal plating from crew to stand on when working, Also the portion of the seat belts below the buckle were leather and should be painted brown.

Early Navy Huey's were drawn from Army stocks, until replaced by the E model, but interior parts were identical.

Hate to nitpick, but felt that I had to comment.

You were right about the tank! Just checked the references - C mode had the larger left tank.

So now I have to put mine back in ))))))))))

Thanks for the hint

Andy

HeavyArty wrote:

Interior is looking great.  Couple improvement I would suggest though.  The pilots' sliding armored panels were usually flat black or OD Green, not gray.  Also, the boot at the bottom of the cyclic, where it meets the floor was rubber and should be flat black, not gray.  Cyclics were usually gray as well, except for the aforementioned rubber boot at the bottom and the joystick grip at the top.  Same for the collectives, gray overall, black boot and upper grip, and cork brown or leather grip for the throttle (larger, straight portion between the boot and the grip at the top).  Lastly, if you plan on opening the engine access doors fully, the fuel tank should be black, they were made of self-sealing rubber.  Looking good.  A few tweaks and it will be great.  Good job.

Great work!

Its nice to see we are on pritty much same stage with you)))) I just finished the interior of my Huey today useing Eduard)))) but..... C version. I have this cilinder ammo box for 40 mm granede louncher right where your back seats are. I totaly agree - Eduard kicks ass)))) 

Just one question (as long as I am the only bad guy here))):

its about your engine pics - there is a thing on the left side of transmission compartment on the floor that looks like a tank or something. I dont know what MRC/Academy was trying to imitate.... but here is the pic of the real thing - and there is nothing there!!! The guy on the pic is standing on the floor - no tank at all!

So I just cut this thing of my kit part

Andy

FMF Doc wrote:

Awesome!  Where did you get the seatbelt set from?  The hardware is perfect for making monkey straps (gunners belts) for the Academy 60's.

HeavyArty wrote:

Looking good.  Now get working on te rest of the helo.