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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on October 18, 2018, 03:37:51 AM

Title: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 18, 2018, 03:37:51 AM

Here is the partner in crime to my RCN CUH-1D Huey.

The CAF (post unification) purchased 10 UH-1Hs originally designed CUH-1H but became the CH-118. They only saw service with the Air Force.  This build is base on an earlier purchase (1965-ish) before unification where the RCN and RCAF get Hueys and they are painted in the service current colours.

This is 1/72 ECSI UH-1D. Nice little kit but real pain to build given all small and clear parts.  There are 21+parts for the interior. Only 20 Parts for the air frame.

This scheme is based on the CH-113 Labrador as seen in 1965-68. Note the new Canadian Flag on the tail.  Since there are no known RCAF CUH-1D decal sheets, I used the Leading Edge H-21/H-34 sheet. I had to cut the lightning bolt decal into 5 pieces. Did I curse when building this kit? Absolutely yes. The upper side of the blades were grey. I'm quite chuffed as to how it turned out. Painted with a hairy stick.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1939/30451600897_210f640128_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NoUq2F)
RCAF-CUH-1D-03 (https://flic.kr/p/NoUq2F) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/45391505941_9ec4cab3ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ca6kip)
RCAF-CUH-1D-02 (https://flic.kr/p/2ca6kip) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1906/31516318208_1c8b8e700a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1ZnoG)
RCAF-CUH-1D-01 (https://flic.kr/p/Q1ZnoG) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1929/30451629007_e4cc77f01e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NoUyok)
Two-Hueys-01 (https://flic.kr/p/NoUyok) by Big Gimper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/21812089@N02/), on Flickr

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: elmayerle on October 18, 2018, 04:07:18 AM

Damn, those are both beautiful!!

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: finsrin on October 18, 2018, 06:52:32 AM

Such a combo.  :smiley:
Each scheme brings out its own CUH-1D character.
Got that tricky lightning decal on fine.
Tail rotor tip stripes looking good.  Paint them or are decals ?

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 18, 2018, 06:53:20 AM

Pure eye-candy all the way, Mr Gimper!

Yet more proof (as if any was needed) that few things spice up a model like maple leafs!

And spicing up a Huey is no small feat in my book. I grew up when the conflict in Vietnam was winding down and it seemed like Hueys were everywhere, they were so ubiquitous. I may have never appreciated the type until now.

Simply outstanding!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 18, 2018, 08:11:22 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 18, 2018, 08:50:36 AM

@Bill: Tail rotor stripes are red paint with a thin white decal stripe on top. The challenge is getting the decal to adhere and wrap around. You need to be patient and use lots of Microsol.

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: Robomog on October 25, 2018, 04:57:51 AM

Nice looking chopper Mr Gimper,

I have a few Helicopters in my stash  including a Huey, I'm still building up courage to tackle one of them. As you say lots of glass to paint.

Mog
>^-.-^<

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 25, 2018, 05:45:31 AM

Thank you Mr. Mog.

If your kits are the ESCI/Italeri molds, the windows maybe smaller than the opening. Test fit and use lots of PVA.

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: Camthalion on October 25, 2018, 03:57:30 PM

very nice scheme.  top work

Title: Re: 1965 RCAF CUH-1D Huey
Post by: kitnut617 on October 25, 2018, 06:40:24 PM

You're on a roll Carl -----    :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: