Monogram 1/24 UH-1B
Determining that current helicopters were too large, under powered, or too complex to maintain, the U.S. Army, in 1952, identified a requirement for a new helicopter to serve as medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), instrument trainer, and general utility aircraft.
The UH-1B was an improved model over the original, with a more powerful engine, revised main rotor blades and a longer cabin that could accommodate seven passengers.
Later on, as the long cabin Hueys supplanted the Bravo in the transport role, the UH-1B became increasingly used in a gunship role equipped with machine guns and rockets.
Bell certified a civil version of the UH-1B, incorporating some minor safety improvements, such as improved door locks.
The Hellenic Army Aviation (ΑΕΡΟΠΟΡΙΑ ΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ) is the army aviation branch of the Hellenic Armed Forces.
The Hellenic Army Aviation started receiving its UH-1D/Hs and Agusta built AB-205s from 1969 onwards. Some vague info mentioned the existence of three UH-1Bs, which should have been received just prior to the above.
This is the classic 1/24 Monogram kit, a bit soft on the details for the scale, but, still, one otu of which a good looking big Hog can be produced.
It was build as an entry to Colin's @coling "Helicopters" very successful GB.
Should you wish t read the full build review, you might do so by visiting my beloved site Modelingmadness:
https://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/us/usa/penh1.htm
Happy modeling!
Good lookin' Huey! Those Greek roundels look nice on her...
Thanks my friend @gkittinger!
Amazing result on this Huey, Spiros @fiveten
You article and the one on MM are a pleasure to read.
Thanks my friend @johnb!
Great build Spiros, @spiros, I enjoyed watching the build. It brought back memories from when I was a kid and built the kit. It still builds up to be an impressive build with just a little extra work. Great job!.
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I saw this on MM, you certainly improved the old kit. Looks great!
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Nice work on that one, Spiros. I remember that kit being on the “too expensive and too big” shelf at the hobby shop when I was a kid!
Thanks my friend @j-healy!
Saw your build on Modeling Madness. Great job! I am dreaming of finding the shop with the dusty, long forgotten kids with old prices! Are they only in Greece? Keep up the good work!
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Yep, those shops were like a treasure chest: they stocked a lot of stuff during the 90s and early 2000s glory days", then this stock, keeping its original prices, was available to "treasure hunters"! Sadly, most of these shops are closed now...
This is a winner! Great job 🙂
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