FG UH-1D "Huey"

**rockpaperscissor** · #1 07-31-2016, 08:15 AM

Miles' comment in my WH40K Steam Tank thread reminded me that I never shared any photos of the Huey medevac 'copter that I built specifically for Army Heritage Days this year - the theme of the event was the Vietnam War.

Anyway, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois was originally designated as the HU-1, which lead to the popular, but unofficial name, "Huey". This model by Fiddler's Green was designed by Aaron Murphy, and it's a real honey. Mine is 1/50 scale, based on the rotor diameter.

I encountered no issues during the build. The most difficult part to form was the nose, with 2 sets of petals to deal with. The assembly that required the most thought and study was the main rotor hub. Some of the parts needed for the central hub don't come with the kit. The rotor blades themselves are 3 layers thick. I made sure that the grain in the middle layer runs in the opposite direction to minimize the anticipated droop. The green hue of my model is awfully garish, closer to chartreuse than olive drab but that may be the fault of my printer.

I chose a black and white action photo of an impending medevac for my base. The display base and its elevating stalk were textured with a mottled grey tone. I'm very happy with the way this one turned out.

**MacSongLi** · #2 07-31-2016, 10:01 AM

Magnificent model. You did a great job, and I love the stand. Two thumbs up for this one.

Gary

**Vermin_King** · #3 07-31-2016, 12:27 PM

Very nice, and very appropriate for the venue.

You certainly have a wide range of interests, and have developed the talents for doing a nice job in the different genres

**Don Boose** · #4 07-31-2016, 04:04 PM

Looks great, Don, both in these images and in real life.

I still have not completed the one you mentored me on, and also have the Nobi UH-1D repainted by MacSongli as Outlaw 6; so some day I hope to show my own Hueys for which your DUSTOFF ship has been an inspiration.

Don (too)

**rockpaperscissor** · #5 07-31-2016, 05:09 PM

Thanks for your comments, fellas. Don, I look forward to seeing one of your Hueys - maybe next Army Heritage Days.

**Miles Linnabery** · #6 07-31-2016, 06:58 PM

Dear Don:
Bell Rotor Blades flex a lot the droop of yours is good for siting on the ground once saw one coming into the bell plant too fast and the blades were flexed up about the same amount.
Model on,
Miles

**YOAVHOZMI** · #7 07-31-2016, 10:26 PM

this is a very cute model

YOAV

**gomidefilho** · #8 08-01-2016, 06:24 AM

Very Nice Don! I like a lot!

**rockpaperscissor** · #9 08-01-2016, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the kind words.

**Kevin WS** · #10 08-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Excellent job, and a very clean build! Impressed at how good you made this model look!