Jon Bryon Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hello all, This is my latest finished model, AMP's HUK-1 Huskie in 1/48. It's the most fun I've had building a model in a long time. There's no aftermarket and I only made some small changes to better reflect this particular airframe. Paint is Mr Color 365 and the decals are from the kit (although I replaced the national insignia). It's a tiny model (excluding the rotors, about the size of a 1/72 WWII fighter) with lots and lots of parts. The close-ups show a much rougher finish than I would like, although in real life it looks pretty smooth. Comments welcome and a full build article is at https://jonbryon.com/amp-1-48-kaman-huk-1-huskie/ Jon 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That's very nice indeed ! Wasn't aware of this kit and, being AMP, has now hit the top of my "wants" list. Now I'm off to check out your w.i.p. Super impressed with your build, Jon ! Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 You don’t see many of these, that’s a lovely model well built and finished, a real pleasure to look at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That's amazing work, superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Very attractive, and unusual, model! Not being familiar with the Huskie, it struck me that the configuration looked familiar: it seemed to have a strong family resemblance to the German WWII Fl 282 helicopter. Sure enough – some further Wikipedia browsing revealed that Dr. Anton Flettner was 'invited' to the USA in 1946 and soon became the chief designer at Kaman. I have to look for that AMP kit… Superb modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Very nicely done indeed! And what a great subject - something you don't see often. It reminds me of that song "You'll Never Get Me Up In One Of Those." Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Brilliant work Jon. I love all the bracing structure detail on the booms. Great paint finish as well, looks pretty smooth to me! Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhound32 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 My compliments for this stunning build Jon! A very original model also, never seen a built version before.. and you did a great job with this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wolfhound32 said: My compliments for this stunning build Jon! A very original model also, never seen a built version before.. and you did a great job with this one! Well said and I must agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Bravo! Very well built and finished! That must look great in your display!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Fantastic build, well done! That yellow and red warning label is quite emphatic - I can only imagine the kind of accidents that prompted the lawyers to advise the need for that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 That really is lovely. I had been waiting for them to come out with one of the later versions before buying one but my resolve is weakening now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks all 33 minutes ago, zebra said: I had been waiting for them to come out with one of the later versions before buying one but my resolve is weakening now! Yes, an HH-43B/F would be great. However, there appears to be very, very little commonality between them and the early piston-powered Huskies. As far as I can tell, a turbine powered 'Pedro' would need an entire new fuselage, engine and tail. Since it would be basically a new kit, I've no idea if AMP intend to release one, but maybe if they sold enough of these they'd consider it! Cheers Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Very nice !!! Never heard about this kit . It now stands on my wish list . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 A beautiful build of a rather ungainly helicopter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 A cracking build of an interesting Helicopter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 What a great model. Surely one of the oddest looking rotorcraft, and there's nothing 'normal' about anything with rotors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks everyone for the comments. Cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Great looking Huskie there, really nice work as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Great work there Jon, it looks superb. Top marks to AMP for producing the helicopter subjects that they do, mine are in stash but feel the need to tackle one soon now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 A great build Jon, and very readable article too, like always Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 This really stands out for me for being such a rare type. I love the way that your build has captured the fragility of the HUK-1 wrapped around a large radial piston engine compared to the later gas turbine driven model. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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