This is a UH-1C Huey Gunship Helicopter from Italeri.
The basic design of the Bell UH-1 series dates back to the early 60's, and
late versions are still in widespread use around the world. The UH-1C was
employed as a gunship to escort the UH-1B "slicks" as an interim measure until
the purpose built AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter became available.
FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display.
67 parts in olive drab and clear with raised panel lines and rivets.
Accurately reproduced rotor head, blades and engine cowling.
Cabin detail: floor, ceiling, bulkheads, seats, controls, and ammo
boxes.
Ordnance includes fuselage mounted rocket pods.
MARKING
OPTIONS: One decal sheet with two marking options:
1: UH-1C, US Army 174th ACH, "Easy Rider", Vietnam, 1970.
2: UH-1C, US Navy HA(L)-3; Bin Thuy, Vietnam, 1970.
Airframe Colours:
All Aircraft: Overall Olive Drab (FS34087).
Detail Colors:
Pale Green, Black, Grey, White, Silver, Gun Metal, Green , Red,
Brass.
INCLUDES: One 1/72 UH-1C Huey Gunship Helicopter Kit
REQUIRES: Hobby Knife
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement (Testors, TENAX 7R)
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Associated Accessories
SPECS: Scale: 1/72
Rotor Diameter: 7-1/4" (18.6cm)
Length: 6-1/2" (16.2cm)
10/21/98 RDT
san 5/30/00
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