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1/35 UH-1C Medevac Huey - WIP

Sat, 2008-11-15 13:45 — shark 64

I have put aside my Mi-8 helo project for a while (it was starting to feel like the last project).

I have started the MRC Huey "Charlie model" in 1/35 scale.  I wanted to do something new and decided to do a medevac version of that helicopter.

I have found very little for the interior so I have started scratchbuilding. I  am planning to add a Jungle penetrator  and a hoist in the cabin.

Your feedback is always welcome.

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Mon, 2008-11-17 23:17 — norbert
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Nice to see you scratching

Nice to see you scratching that all. Do you make the seats fabric in paper or is it PE ? They are cut nicely

Norbert

Tue, 2008-11-18 07:07 — oliver
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Nothing is PE in what you

Nothing is PE in what you see. It is all scratchbuilt. I use black aluminium foil for the canvas seat and stretchers (much easier to work with than paper) I have redone since the post the rods for the stretchers in brass wire (photos to come). I used Waldron Punch to cut evenly. Oliver
Wed, 2008-11-19 06:53 — CoolRuehle
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Seats

Aluminum foil is a great idea.  I'll have to try that out next time, most likely on a larger model (easier to do the first time). I found some foil last year that was used to wrap the top of champagne bottles. It is quilted and looks like the stuff you'd see in a huey. Definately 1/35 scale or 1/24th. I think I saved 4 or 5 of them from last Christmas.

Your Huey is looking really nice inside. Keep us posted on the progress.

--Jon

Thu, 2008-11-20 07:07 — oliver
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Thanks for the reply. I am

Thanks for the reply. I am trying to use new materials and mix up the things I take for granted. I have not seen the quilted foil but that would a very nice touch. Thanks for the tip. Oliver
Thu, 2008-11-20 21:10 — shark 64
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MRC UH-1C

I have redone the stetchers attachement in various sizes in brass wire and use parts of a WW2 German tank from Eduard to duplicate the locks on the rods. I have added a weapons rack (may not use it) in solder wire. I changed the ammo box into a medical storage crate. My next venture will be to scratchbuilt a hoist on the floor.

MRC UH-1C Huey

MRC UH-1C Huey

Fri, 2008-11-21 14:05 — M-VT
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UH-1C Medevac

Impressive! I'm looking forward to the finished model. If it is half as good as your Hound then it is still stunning ;-)

Fri, 2008-11-21 21:29 — Joe
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UH-1C

I have this kit and what you are doing with it is very very nice! Rgds Joe
Sat, 2008-11-22 10:59 — oliver
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Something different

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I wanted to do something different inside. Oliver