russ c Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi Everyone, Just put the finishing touches on my `Easy Build` Hobbyboss 1/48 Huey Which I painted up in early US Army camouflage, inspired by a photo of a `B` model Huey of the 117th Aviation Company, based at Ban Me Thuot in the early 1960`s..... ...I found in Squadrons `US Army Aviation in Vietnam book. It really was an easy build but some people may not like the lack of some details, for me, I just added: seat belts, cyclic stick, a bit of cabin roof detail , sanded the ends of the skids into shape....... ....added footpedals and some hydraulic lines. I did manage to make life a bit difficult by not adding any nose weight and had to cut the nose off and add some. Decals were some from the stash and some from the kit. Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Excellent work Russ nice to see an early "Nam" camo Huey great paint job Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi Russ, I have seen a couple of your builds and the one thing that makes them stand out is the paint job and this is no exception, I love it and it is not a scheme I am familiar with, was the 117th a specialist unit? With a scheme like that it should be. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Head in the clouds. said: Hi Russ, I have seen a couple of your builds and the one thing that makes them stand out is the paint job and this is no exception, I love it and it is not a scheme I am familiar with, was the 117th a specialist unit? With a scheme like that it should be. Gary Cheers Gary, I don`t believe it was, the caption just says; camouflage scheme was applied to Vietnam Hueys in the early `60`s. I have seen a photo of similarly camo`d ones mixed in with a `Gaggle?` of Olive Drab ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 O0h I like that! Makes a great change from the OD ones, it's a cracking scheme. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Cracking build Russ and an unusual scheme too always a fan of the Huey and they are not that often seen here either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Gotta love the Huey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 That Russ is among the best you've done, I think Helo's are always tricky so even bigger applause on this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy341 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Lovely build, and how good it is to see an alternative to the olive green standard colour schemes. Inspires me to dig out the UH1D in 1/72 by Esci from the stash. Regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Great and interesting model of 'Chickenhawk' mount, excellent photos. What more can one ask? Impressive work. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Great scheme and scene! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: Hi Russ, I have seen a couple of your builds and the one thing that makes them stand out is the paint job and this is no exception, I love it and it is not a scheme I am familiar with, was the 117th a specialist unit? With a scheme like that it should be. Gary A lot of the Thai helos were done in this camp scheme. It was not the norm, but it was also not that unusual for older Hueys to have a cameo scheme rather than just OD. The 117th also had some "tiger stripe" Hueys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tausugAir Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Salute for a great build... Great camouflage rendition and tropical background... I don't see any "lack in details" . . It is more than complete in itself.. Thanks for sharing the inspirational camouflage rendering... Regards.. Farouk (tausugAir HARIBON DECALS) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 never seen a Huey model in that camo, looks good, upgrades the rather simple kit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Nice one Russ. I've never seen cammo like that on a Huey before either, and I can see why you chose to use it. Really nice. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looks good Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hi Russ, I have seen this type of camo on photos , etc. but never on a model. I dare say it looks plain fantastic! Congrats JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Splendid build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Beautiful model,excellent photographs Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Nice HUEY! Great result Russ, as usual! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hello,Russ - There's a handsome 'Huey' indeed.An intricate and interesting scheme which you've splendidly achieved and portrayed in your customary style. Great work. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 That's a great looking model in a most attractive camo scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Another winner Russ. That camo looks excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Looks much more than an easy kit! Maybe worth considering? Edited May 14, 2017 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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