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[Ian M]

Get stuck in Joe! I vote for the thumper.

Ian M

[yak face]

Well I ordered mine last night , its 1/72 scale ,russian (surprise!), but not what you'd be expecting , Tony

[colin m]

Well I am enjoying the Phantom GB so I will plunge into the Helicopter GB too if I may. Just have to decide what I might build. I have three in my stash. A Sioux, an Iroquois, and a Huey gunship. Not a British helicopter in sight.

For some reason - GUNSHIP - stands out to me.......................

[Guest]

Joe, If it's the revel huey hog then be prepared to pull some hair out when doing it.

Apparently, according to the rivet counters, it's not any particular version and there's issues with dimentions, body covers etc.

For me, not being a rivet counter or aircraft expert, i just found some fairly big issues with the fit and flash.

But out of your three i would go for the huey too as its rather iconic to say the least.

[homechild]

Thanks for the early start Ian, got to finish of my little time killer first (an upgraded Folland Gnat, will post some progress shots soon because I need some advice on the colour scheme).

I've got a couple of Huey's in my stash, the Revell Huey Hog (and I concur Colin, it really is no specific version) and the Italeri UH-1N. Going to go with the Italeri and if I have the motivation I may have a bash at the Revell after that.

I'll get the thread opened in the next day or two.

[flyjoe180]

It's the Italeri UH-1B, comes with three options for US Army with what appears to be night vision stuff on the nose, Royal Australian Air Force version, and one for Japan. I feel inclined to do the RAAF version. The other two have RNZAF markings ready, but I think the little Huey will be the GB subject.

[Guest]

i've just googled that lot Joe and i agree, i'd go for the RAAF version too

[flyjoe180]

Thanks Colin, I just started a thread for it. Be a little while before I can wade into it with enthusiasm though.

[colin m]

Well I ordered mine last night , its 1/72 scale ,russian (surprise!), but not what you'd be expecting , Tony

Some of these Russian things look absolutely menacing, bits sticking out everywhere. Am I close ?

[Ian M]

My money is on the Alligator..

Ian M

[yak face]

Some of these Russian things look absolutely menacing, bits sticking out everywhere. Am I close ?

Actually colin its quite cute and cuddly!!!!

[yak face]

My money is on the Alligator..Ian M

Right maker Ian

[papa 695]

Is it the KA25 Tony

[yak face]

Close Ian , its the KA 15 , i'll start a thread as soon as the postie brings it!