Usmcski Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Greetings All, A few years back (and after about a 10 year hiatus from building), I decided to jump back into the hobby. Being a glutton for punishment, I decided to tackle the (horrible) Panda 1/35 UH-1N. I had daily access to the real thing, so coming up with reference material wasn't a problem. Long list of fixes on the aircraft, here goes: -Stole much of the main rotor gearbox, drive shaft, tail rotor and main rotor parts from the MRC UH-1C gunship -Converted it from a "stab bar" Huey to SCAS (no stab bar) -Sanded most of the HUGE rivets off and replaced with Archer Transfer rivets -Used Cobra Company's UH-1N update, as well as part of their weapons set -Scratchbuilt the tailboom mounted chaff/flare dispenser housings (dispensers were stolen from the 1/35 AH-1W) -Scratchbuilt the IDAS mounts (Improved Defensive Armament System) for the rocket pod and crew served weapons. Mainly paperclip wire and plastic sheet. -Rebuilt cabin interior to reflect absence of soundproof lining. -Used Floyd Werners EXCELLENT auxiliary fuel bladder inside. -Stole many parts from the 1/35 OH-58D Kiowa, including the "disco ball" jammer. -FLIR used from 1/35 MH-60. -Legend Productions M134 minigun to depict the GAU-17. -AMS Resin intake/exhaust covers. -Removed/replaced the mesh engine screens. -Scratchbuilt the 42 degree gearbox cover at the base of the tail, replacing the solid kit part with mesh screen and a scratchbuilt tailrotor driveshaft underneath. -Scratchbuilt wirestrike guides on the windscreen with wire and plastic sheet. -Maketar masks were used to spray most of the markings. The aircraft depicted (BuNo 159202) was the first Huey I ever crewed, and I depicted her on the day of that flight. Sometime later, I decided to build an OOB Huey from the same kit, just to see the comparison of an "accurate" vs. un-fixed build. Hope you all enjoy the pics! -Ski Reworked: OOB: A few more to follow.... Ski Edited January 15, 2015 by Usmcski Kagemusha, Dragon, Zero77 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmcski Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 OOB: And the real girl in all her glory: Cheers! Ski Kagemusha and Zero77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Another awesome build! We don't see enough helos on here, and yours is terrific. I'd like to publish this one too, if I may. Kev Usmcski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ski Gorgeous work and completely agree with Kev :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Dang. Excellent work. Love that. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm absolutely SPEECHLESS! Gorgeous Helo, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmcski Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Wow, I wasn't expecting that! Thanks so much for the kind words, fellas. As I'm sure you have all felt at one time or another, nothing feeds your motivation to keep building more than other's input at times. And Kev, I'd be extremely flattered! Cheers, Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 And Kev, I'd be extremely flattered! Thanks Ski. I just need your full name so I can credit the article properly. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Lovely finish....the minor details are outstanding....really brings the whole thing to life rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 She's a beauty !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 And here's #2 Ski! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2244 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmcski Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Flattered, Kevin, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I built the same kit years ago and scratched the mods using leftover resin pour stubs and the same Legend mini gun and what looks to be some of the same other parts you used. Great minds think alike! MM Usmcski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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