Old VG 33 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hello I was given a 1/72 UH-1N Italeri kit and there is the opportunity to build a Bell 212 from the Royal Army. I do not know much about the unit (it is written 7th flight training team Brunei circa 1997). I have found some pictures in overall gloss green (airliner.net) , or in grey and green with sometimes day glow panels (google). So if anybody knows more I am ready to listen carefully... Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 The Brunei based 212s were the first of the type in British Army (Not Royal, a common mistake that Italeri have made more than once). They were used to support the Army Jungle Training School. They are civillian owned, but military operated. They are actually civillian 212s, so are slightly different from the UH-1N, but IIRC the Italeri kit has the relevant optional parts, albeit that the instructions are wrong (but working from memory!) Later, 212s were also chosen to replace the Lynx in Belize. These were the first to carry the day-glo panels, although these have also been seen on a Brunei example as well I think. The overall green one (Kermit!) was used for training in the UK (But has now gone to Belize to replace one that crashed) I've got a few photos scanned from magazines - drop me a PM with your email address and I can send them your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thank you I will then go for a grey/green Bell 212 (ZH 816 ) without day glow panels. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have this kit as well - anyone know what the proper term for the green is? Is there a BS-equivalent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have this kit as well - anyone know what the proper term for the green is? Is there a BS-equivalent? It's British Army helo olive BS220 ,available from Xtracolour ,a very close match is Humbrol 106 Marine Green,the grey is medium sea grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hello Now I am working on this Hello and I wonder which colour is inside because Italeri says FS 15237 (blue grey). Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 HelloNow I am working on this Hello and I wonder which colour is inside because Italeri says FS 15237 (blue grey). Patrick If they were Bell machines built to military specs (and I think they are), then the interior is dark gull grey FS 36231. Giorgio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 If they were Bell machines built to military specs (and I think they are), then the interior is dark gull grey FS 36231. Giorgio Thanks a lot. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 If they were Bell machines built to military specs (and I think they are), then the interior is dark gull grey FS 36231. Giorgio They are not, they are ex-civil 212s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 They are not, they are ex-civil 212s. In that case might depend on the previous owner. However most civil 212s I've seen had the same 36231 for the cabin. Edit: I found a picture of the cabin of one of these Brunei based machines, and it seems 36231 to me. Giorgio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 In that case might depend on the previous owner. However most civil 212s I've seen had the same 36231 for the cabin. Edit: I found a picture of the cabin of one of these Brunei based machines, and it seems 36231 to me. Giorgio I'd agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks. I suppose the 212 have not a special paint for NVG use. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi At last I have started my Bell 212. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Nice start Patrick, looking good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old VG 33 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi I have switched the pictures above to the WIP section. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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