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Latest project: UH-1H MedEvac, Vietnam
Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:09 PM

Here is my latest build.  It is a UH-1H MedEvac Huey form Vietnam.  It started life as a 1/35 Panda UH-1D/H  model.  I corrected some of the deficiencies in the kit, namely a lot of holes for incorrect antennas for a Vietnam helo.  I also used the excellent Cobra Company UH-1 Detail/ Correction Set, #3511 to replace much of the detailless and out of scale interior parts.
 

Most of the cabin interior detail is scratched built.  The crew seats in the rear were modified from UH-60 troop seats, the door gunner seats were widened and new, in scale legs were added.  The litters are scratched from sheet and rod styrene and lead foil.  The hoist is a modified piece from the Academy MH-60G kit, as is the jungle penetrator.  Pilots are from the DML Vietnam Helo Crew set.  Seat belts are all made from lead foil.  One crewman will be in the back and another in a surprise position when completed.  More to come later.

Here it is so far:




 More here.

Let me know what you think.

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Posted by gdarwin on Monday, February 27, 2006 12:37 AM
Big Smile [:D]looks great Gino,nice work.Gino can you tell me how to take tester glue of a clear window on my helo?again great work.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 1:14 AM
Flipping great. The details are spectacular as ususal.
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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:16 AM

Thanks, glad you guys like it.

 gdarwin wrote:
Big Smile [:D]looks great Gino,nice work.Gino can you tell me how to take tester glue of a clear window on my helo?again great work.Big Smile [:D]

Carefully.  Sorry, couldn't resist.  Basically, you have to scrape and sand it off.  Then wet sand and polish it with progressively finer sand papers till it is smooth again.  Lastly, dip it in Future to restore the final smooth finish.  Should work fine.

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Posted by AirMedical on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:29 AM
O.k. hot shot.  Let's see you do that in a 1/72. ........Never mind, you proably already have.Wink [;)]
I love your work as always.   Bravo!  Keep em comin!

Cheers

P.S.  Thanks for the tip about the glue on window!

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Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:34 AM
Leaping lizards! That is amazing work Gino! LOOKS NICE!!! Thumbs Up [tup] Thumbs Up [tup] Thumbs Up [tup]
Straighten up and fly right.....
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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:42 AM

Thanks Troy.

 AirMedical wrote:
O.k. hot shot.  Let's see you do that in a 1/72. ........Never mind, you proably already have.Wink [;)]

Nope, way too small for my big hands.  I'll stick with 1/35th. 

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Posted by AirMedical on Monday, February 27, 2006 9:47 AM
You realize I find that hard to believe. Wink [;)]  But hey, 1/32 and 1/35 is the way to go!  Boo-yah!
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Posted by LemonJello on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:27 AM

Looks like another outstanding build, HeavyArty.  I like the little details you provide. The ration box, a water cooler, crew bags, etc...it always seems to bring the kit to life. 

I've got the 1/35 Panda UH-1N that I want to make as a USMC bird.  Are the Cobra Co sets the way to go to correct all the "issues" I keep hearing about the Panda offering?

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:38 AM

 LemonJello wrote:
I've got the 1/35 Panda UH-1N that I want to make as a USMC bird.  Are the Cobra Co sets the way to go to correct all the "issues" I keep hearing about the Panda offering?

 

Yup, the CC sets are the way to go.  I have the N model and the 2 sets for it as well.  They make the fixes much easier.  You will still have to widen the gunner's seats though.  Panda has the trooop seat supports too far inboard, they also made the gunner's seats too narrow (by about 1/8 inch) to match them.  Good luck.

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Posted by gdarwin on Monday, February 27, 2006 2:30 PM
Big Smile [:D]thanks for the info Gino, have a great day.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Melgyver on Monday, February 27, 2006 2:43 PM
Looking real good!  If you decided to put the Hoist in, you would need to remove the right jump seat.  The base plate for the actuator to swing it in and out would be there and the hoist isn't a correct "model" for Vietnam.  Cable spool was at the front bottom and boom was retangular in shape with large turnbuckle providing support from mid top of boom to vertical support.  You are turning a real "sow" into a "silk purse"!  Amazing what a lot of time, hard work, and aftermarket kits can do! 

Clear Left!

Mel

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 3:50 PM
Thanks.  I already knew about the hoist model, but it is close enough.  The right jump seat is over far enough to clear the hoist, almost to the middle.  It all fits in and has plenty of room to swivel, etc.  Thanks or the tips though.  With some work, the Panda kit can come out looking pretty good.  One of the biggest issues is all the extra antenni and other pieces that are not correct for a Vitenam-era UH-1D or UH-1H (all the parts are there for either version).  The directions don't tell which is right for which version either, or a later UH-1H (comes with wire strike kit too).  Need to do your research on this one.  Glad you like it.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by oldhooker on Monday, February 27, 2006 3:58 PM

Outstanding work, Gino!!   

   Is there any particular Dust-Off you're going to make it like?      Worked next door to the 57th Med during my last tour at Bragg... it's funny how I never really took the time to look hard at some of those aircraft, now before long the only place we'll be able to see them is in a museum.

  Thanks for paying tribute to some real heros!

Take care,

Frank

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 4:29 PM
 oldhooker wrote:
   Is there any particular Dust-Off you're going to make it like?     

 

Thanks Frank.  It is actually a customer's build and he is modeling it after his dad's helo in Vietnam.  His dad was s flight medic.  He is providing me with the specific markings, tail number, etc.  Great pic there.

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Posted by Melgyver on Monday, February 27, 2006 5:15 PM

Gino,

No Sweat!  I didn't crew Medevac's in Nam but spent from "75" to "81" in the Reserves crewing a Medevac.  We always left out the right jump seat because it got awfully crowded doing hoist work and getting the patient into the doorway.  I have surpisingly few pictures because I left suddenly and always thought I would stay crewing. 

Keep up the great work!

Clear Left!

Mel

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Posted by Melgyver on Monday, February 27, 2006 5:21 PM

Frank,

Nice print, got to be one of those "outlaw" 101st Birds!  My gunner from the 174th ended up in "Eagle Dustoff" after we stood down.  He gave me one of their patches.  In 2003 and 2004 he ended up at Ft. Campbell "covering" for that very same Unit that was then serving in Iraq.  They couldn't believe he was still on flight status.  Mike was also down in N.O. the day after Katrina hoisting out survivors. 

  

Clear Left!

Mel

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Posted by UH-1V_CE on Monday, February 27, 2006 7:12 PM
Very nice Gino!!  Are you giong to work on the exterior rivet work or are you going to leave it be?   
Crew Chiefs keep em up!
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Posted by grandadjohn on Monday, February 27, 2006 7:59 PM

Gino, wire cutters didn't start appearing on Army helo's until the 1980's

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 8:04 PM
 grandadjohn wrote:

Gino, wire cutters didn't start appearing on Army helo's until the 1980's

 

Yup, that is what I meant.  You can build a later model UH-1H ('80's) from the kit as well.  They won't be going on my Vietnam version, but are included in the kit and shown as optional parts for the Vietnam D/H model in the instructions. 

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Looking for more info - 57th Medical Company (Air Ambulace), "The Originals"
Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:24 PM

Here are a couple pics of the helos I am basing it on.  They are from the 57th Medical Company (Air Ambulance), "The Originals".  They were the first dedicated Dust Off unit.  Anyone have any more info on them?  Looks like the stabilizer tops are red.  Any other markings that I may be missing?

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Posted by Melgyver on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:44 PM

Gino,

I think you are referring to the tops of the synchronized elevators.  They were  international orange, but looked darker because of the exhaust stains. 

 

Clear Left!

Mel

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, February 27, 2006 10:45 PM
 Melgyver wrote:

Gino,

I think you are referring to the tops of the synchronized elevators.  They were  international orange, but looked darker because of the exhaust stains.  

 

Yup, thanks.  Any other info on these helos?

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 27, 2006 11:44 PM

Looking good Gino!!

Did you get the pics I emailed you??   My Hook is commin along fine.

You like the rear struts I made??

 

Mark

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Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:48 AM
Sorry, yup, got them.  Been busy lately and didn't get a chance to respond.  Looking good.

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Posted by wooty on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 4:47 AM

Yet another great model from the master himself.

What is the Panda Huey like i have never seen one and i have tryed everything to get my little hands on one here in Australia but cannot find one, and seeing you progress pics .......well it's just argghhhhhh makes me wanna cry.

Darn It!!!!!!!!

Well Done Again

Robert

Rob..

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 6:59 AM

Hey wooty!!

Have you tryed Ebay?? I see the Panda Hueys on there pritty offten.

You can probobly find one at a fare price with them.  The detales on them are not the best I've seen but There is some detail sets out for it to help make it a better model. Cobra Co. has a very nick resin set for it and eduard maks a P.E. set    I don't care for the over sized raised rivet detailDead [xx(]  I plan to sand them all off and use my pin vice to replace them by drilling tiny shallow holes on the fuselage.  This will take a lot of time but it will look much better and will be worth the extra effert.  I like recessed details better than the raised ones.  The decals adhere better to them and they just look better to me all around.

Hope you can soon find one.

Good luck.

Mark

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Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:27 AM

Panda's Huey's aren't horrible, not great either.  The rivets are a little big, but still look o.k.  The worst part is the interior.  The detail is soft, instrument panel is a decal or sticker (depending on the kit), seat legs and vertical support post are way over-scale, etc.  The CC set is definitely needed to spruce it up.  I comes out looking like a huey though.  Here is a review of the "N" kit, same basic kit with N parts added and a new nose.

 marke wrote:
I don't care for the over sized raised rivet detailDead [xx(]  I plan to sand them all off and use my pin vice to replace them by drilling tiny shallow holes on the fuselage.  This will take a lot of time but it will look much better and will be worth the extra effert.  I like recessed details better than the raised ones.  The decals adhere better to them and they just look better to me all around.

I wouldn't sand them all off.  The Huey does have lots of raised rives, just not as pronounced as what is there.  I would recommend lightly sanding them to reduce their size, but leaving them in place.  They are not too big for decals to snug down over.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:17 AM
 wooty wrote:


 i have tryed everything to get my little hands on one here in Australia but cannot find one, and seeing you progress pics .......well it's just argghhhhhh makes me wanna cry.

Darn It!!!!!!!!

Well Done Again

Robert



Robert,
    Well sir I might be able to help. I have 3 more of these kits kicking around. I'll trade you for a bunch of figures in 1/35 or another 1/35 helo kit? Let me know!
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Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:30 PM
 HeavyArty wrote:

They are from the 57th Medical Company (Air Ambulance), "The Originals".

  Anyone have any more info on them? 

Hi Gino,

During the Vietnam years, and up until around 1992, they were designated 57th Medical Detachment, and here's a great site with many related photos... it's a slow site, but worth the wait.

   http://psysim.www7.50megs.com/html/dustpic1.htm

Hope this helps,

Take care,

Frank

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