rotorwash Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I am surprised that there seems to be very few models of the Huey II floating around. With slight modifications, the 1/48 Italeri UH-1D/H or a combination of the UH-1N and UH-1D/H kits can be made into a Huey II practically OOB. Thanks to Cornelius "Mac" McMillan I now have a great set of images of these birds. Mac, among other things, trains pilots in other countries to fly the Huey II. I am grateful he has offered to share his photo collection with me and I have his permission to share it with you guys. Hopefully, these will inspire some of you to tackle a Huey II. Enjoy! Ray Kern County Sheriff: Iraqi Air Force: Argentinian Huey II: Phillipine Air Force: Kazakhastan Huey II: USAF TH-1H (Huey II with a glass cockpit): Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hi Ray. After we talked about Huey 2 last night I am glad you posted these. Any inside photos. Sorry I had to ask. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N2977R Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) Those look sweeeeeeet. Especially digging the Kern and USAF birds...some damn fine looking hueys! Ok, now for a stupid question: I know the 1/35th Panda UH-1N's contain the single engine parts as well as the dual engines, But does the newer Dragon boxings with the PE parts do as well? - Rob Edited November 21, 2009 by N2977R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Kazakhastan Huey II: I stopped. I found an aircraft. Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Why do some have a N shaped nose and others a D/H shaped nose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oliver, I'll get some interior shots up soon, but it's basically a UH-1H interior, except for the TH-1H which has the glass cockpit. Rob, I believe the new Dragon UH-1N kit has both cowlings, but maybe someone can confirm that Tank, The Huey II upgrade allows the customer to "pimp his ride" if you will. You can choose between the old style UH-1H nose or the UH-1N nose. Also, Huey II's can be made from old N models as well. In fact, most of the TH-1H's were originally HH-1N's. there are other options as well, such a sthe type of particle separator which can vary. as you see with the Kern County bird, you can get high skids, but most I have seen have the standard skids. You can also get and armored version with armor on the floor from Kinetic Defense. Also, you can see the winch on the Kern County bird. The best way to tell a Huey II from other Huey variants is the N model blade and tailboom on a single engine bird. Point is, there is a LOT of options that can be produced from the Italeri/Dragon/Panda UH-1D/H and N kits in 1/48 and 1/35 scales. Glad you guys are enjoying the pics. Here's you a few more. Ray For Austin: For Oliver. Looks like this is the best shot I have of the Huey II cockpit, but trust me, it's not much different from a H model: Partial glass cockpit. The TH-1H's I saw had three MFD's, but they looked just like this otherwise: DEA UH-1N showing the armor on the floor: Columbian Huey II with high skids: Finally, my personal favorite so far, a NASA Huey II: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markm1245 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 USAF TH-1H IP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Tank, The Huey II upgrade allows the customer to "pimp his ride" if you will. You can choose between the old style UH-1H nose or the UH-1N nose. Also, Huey II's can be made from old N models as well. In fact, most of the TH-1H's were originally HH-1N's. there are other options as well, such a sthe type of particle separator which can vary. as you see with the Kern County bird, you can get high skids, but most I have seen have the standard skids. You can also get and armored version with armor on the floor from Kinetic Defense. Also, you can see the winch on the Kern County bird. The best way to tell a Huey II from other Huey variants is the N model blade and tailboom on a single engine bird. Point is, there is a LOT of options that can be produced from the Italeri/Dragon/Panda UH-1D/H and N kits in 1/48 and 1/35 scales. Thanks for the info. cough cough Will these pics be included in the CD's. cough cough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the info.cough cough Will these pics be included in the CD's. cough cough Tank, Alas, these will not be on the DVD, but I have no problem sharing what I have with you guys here. Speaking of the DVD, it will be out very soon thanks to Floyd's efforts. I really don't have a great walkaround of a Huey II yet, but that may soon change. Mainly I'm trying to get the old girl some exposure as there are more than 250 Huey II's currently operating around the world. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 As always Ray, thanks for posting some very interesting photos. The NASA Huey is just begging to be built, especially in pre-shuttle launch configuration with FLIR, searchlight and M240s (at least I think that's what it's armed with). The DEA Huey is also fascinating. Is it civil registered or is a military ship? Also, is it armed with door guns at any time? It's also got the kind of colour scheme I could just about replicate, given my current painting skills ! Thanks. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Tank, Alas, these will not be on the DVD, but I have no problem sharing what I have with you guys here. Speaking of the DVD, it will be out very soon thanks to Floyd's efforts. I really don't have a great walkaround of a Huey II yet, but that may soon change. Mainly I'm trying to get the old girl some exposure as there are more than 250 Huey II's currently operating around the world. Ray I agree LD, the DEA bird does look interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 What specifically makes it a Huey 2 instead of a 205A++? Both seem to combine the 205 with the 212's rotor, transmission and engine. Is it simply the aircraft's heritage civilian 205 versus military UH-1D/H? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Well you guys have found questions for which I can't immediately come up with answers. However, I have passed them along to Mac and hopefully he can help. I'll pass along any info I get. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrittMac Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ray, awesome photos. Thank him for me if you will. I love the Huey, almost as much as you maybe, and being from the Rucker area I really dig that they are remanufacturing them down there. I have one comment though.... Have they seen the Dukes of Hazzard in Kazakhastan? I love the 01 on the door. Yes, I saw the 02 as well, but the first thing I thought when seeing THAT font was the General Lee. The regular vs -N model nose question was already posted, but that is my biggest wonder so far. Thanks for posting and looking into this stuff Ray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) I am happy you guys are finding this interesting. Check this BellAero/Us Helicopter page for a list of more options that can be fitted to the Huey II: Huey II options You might want to also browse around the site for more info about the facility and what they do down there. Ray Here's a State Department Huey II: Edited November 22, 2009 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks for posting those great pictures. I really like that State Dept Huey. I believe I saw a picture of one of those fully tricked out with toilet bowl, missile launch sensors, flare buckets and mini-guns. Very cool looking bird. Glad to see that the Huey is still going strong. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shark 64 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi Ray. Thanks, I really like the Huey 2 glass cockpit interior...MMMMmmm!!!! not too far off from my Huey. I was amazed to see how thick the armor plates are. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 John, it is good to see the old girl still has a lot of life left in her. Oliver, I should actually thank Markm for posting those nice TH-1H shots. That is exactly the configuration I saw, but it's a no no to photograph USAF birds without permission so i didn't get any pics. Here are some pics of a civilian Huey II during the upgrade process. The first pics show all that remains of the old UH-1H airframe. The next set is a month or so later as she was moving down the line. You can see all the new wiring that is added. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tafelo Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I am surprised that there seems to be very few models of the Huey II floating around. With slight modifications, the 1/48 Italeri UH-1D/H or a combination of the UH-1N and UH-1D/H kits can be made into a Huey II practically OOB. Thanks to Cornelius "Mac" McMillan I now have a great set of images of these birds. Mac, among other things, trains pilots in other countries to fly the Huey II. I am grateful he has offered to share his photo collection with me and I have his permission to share it with you guys. Hopefully, these will inspire some of you to tackle a Huey II. Enjoy! Ray Kern County Sheriff: Iraqi Air Force: Argentinian Huey II: Phillipine Air Force: Kazakhastan Huey II: USAF TH-1H (Huey II with a glass cockpit): Wow , would it be possible to get high-res photos of the Kazakhstan Huey? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Hey frieds Dominican Republic have huey II the pictures are from me during my flight with the dominican republic air force recue team believe me it was the best time in my life!!! Edited December 11, 2011 by charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Tafelo, Just sent you a PM about the KAZ Huey II's. Charles, Those are some awesome pics. I finally got a Huey II flight myself not long ago. Thanks for sharing your photos. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charles Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 HEY Ray amazing i bet it was the best felling ever! to fly ur favorite workhorse bird here i another shot about her with the fuel tanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sting Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) I am surprised that there seems to be very few models of the Huey II floating around. With slight modifications, the 1/48 Italeri UH-1D/H or a combination of the UH-1N and UH-1D/H kits can be made into a Huey II practically OOB. Thanks to Cornelius "Mac" McMillan I now have a great set of images of these birds. Mac, among other things, trains pilots in other countries to fly the Huey II. I am grateful he has offered to share his photo collection with me and I have his permission to share it with you guys. Hopefully, these will inspire some of you to tackle a Huey II. Enjoy! Ray Kern County Sheriff: Iraqi Air Force: Argentinian Huey II: Phillipine Air Force: Kazakhastan Huey II: USAF TH-1H (Huey II with a glass cockpit): Interesting post. I'm assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Dept. air unit and no one has posted a picture of our helicopter until now. Very cool!! In case no one has noticed, our helicopter and the last two photos of the USAF's Huey II have a 212 nose instead of the original Huey nose. Edited December 11, 2011 by sting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sting Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 If anyone is interested in building the Huey II, Panda (now Dragon) makes the 1/35 UH-1N. There is an option to build a single engine Huey in the kit. I scratch built the aftermarket particle separator filters, skid cross tubes, Goodrich rescue hoist and skid steps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 If anyone is interested in building the Huey II, Panda (now Dragon) makes the 1/35 UH-1N. There is an option to build a single engine Huey in the kit. I scratch built the aftermarket particle separator filters, skid cross tubes, Goodrich rescue hoist and skid steps. String, Great job on the Huey II. I think that may be the first Huey II I've seen built up. Hopefully it won't be the last. Thanks for sharing. Just to make you feel more welcome, here a bit of love for your beautiful Huey II. These pics were taken (or at least given to me by) Mac McMillan, chief maintenance pilot with Bell Ozark. Chances are he flew your bird on some of her shakedown flights. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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