russ c 10,393 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 post Share on other sites
F4u 1,014 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 post Share on other sites
Head in the clouds. 2,468 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 post Share on other sites
russ c 10,393 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 post Share on other sites
Viking 6,641 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 post Share on other sites
stevej60 37,817 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 post Share on other sites
Pete in Lincs 15,263 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Gotta love the Huey! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ForestFan 2,011 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 post Share on other sites
Andy341 170 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 post Share on other sites
Spitfire31 2,437 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 post Share on other sites
jeaton01 1,084 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Great scheme and scene! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
georgeusa 3,069 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 post Share on other sites
tausugAir 82 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 post Share on other sites
Reini78 16,241 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 post Share on other sites
kiwitrogg 1,544 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 post Share on other sites
llking 1,412 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looks good Russ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ilan 1,343 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jean 4,716 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 post Share on other sites
Marek 884 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Splendid build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
huvut76g7gbbui7 4,167 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Beautiful model,excellent photographs Thanks for posting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IGKent 908 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Nice HUEY! Great result Russ, as usual! Cheers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mcdonnell 3,068 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 post Share on other sites
Nigel Heath 14,186 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 That's a great looking model in a most attractive camo scheme. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave N 875 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Another winner Russ. That camo looks excellent! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
exdraken 10,400 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 post Share on other sites
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