1/24 Huey Gunship
Hi all.
It's been a while since I've posted. I've been grinding away at this 1/24 Huey. Man it was a beast, but a ton of FUN! I built this kit in the mid 1970's when it was Monogram. This particular kit was the Revell version so probably the same molds. I picked it up at an estate sale and had to go online to get decals for it. In the end, a good friend on FB had a spare set of the original Monogram decals. Interesting I found three different copyrights molded on the parts; 1968, 1974 and 1976.
Interesting how this comes together. Most of the work is on the cabin and engine compartments. I did not put much work into the engine area, as the whole thing gets closed up inside the fuselage. In the cabin I used a variety of washes to "dirty" things up. I was trying to capture a working bird with a lot of muddy boots getting in and out of it.
Outside, I airbrushed panel lines before laying down my own mix of OD. I dry brushed the chipping then gloss coated for the decals. After a dull coat, I tried to capture the downward exhaust on the tail boom.
I wish someone would come out with a 1/24 OH-6 "Loach" I could pair up with this thing. That would be awesome!
Dedicated to those who flew and fought! Welcome home!
Wonderful job, Joe!
Great result on this old warhorse.
It does look like a fun kit. I might keep an eye out for this one. Very nicely done!
Very nice Huey, Joe @jboyla
Nice!
Fine job and results on this ancient mutt
Very nice build - well done.