Which kit for an early 1/48 UH-60?

[coneheadff]

Hi all,

a friend of mine is planing to build an early UH-60. Like the ones which came over to Germany back in the early 80s.

Which kit and which AM sets are available as a good start point?

I can't help him, so I told him I know a place where I can post the question

By the way...I remember the 1/72 Hase Blackhawk when it came out back than carrying four aux tanks on the "wings". Where those tanks used at all? I mean on a regular basis or only for PR reasons.

Thanks a lot!

Alex

[gonzalo]

I believe Revell made an early UH-60 1/48

[gonzalo]

Here you go my friend http://www.ebay.com/itm/Academy-Minicraft-1-48-US-Army-UH-60A-Black-Hawk-Military-Helicopter-Model-Kit-/400304201365

You don't have to get that particular kit, but it's probably what you are looking for. $65 is REALLY expensive for that kit

Edited December 26, 2013 by gonzalo

[Floyd S. Werner, Jr.]

I'd get the Werner's Wings decals for the UH-60. It is self serving but the reason we did the decals.

Floyd

Werner's Wings

www.wernerswings.com

[HeavyArty]

You want to look for a UH-60A w/out HIRSS, that is with open exhausts. Italeri/Revell make one too, but the Academy/Minicraft ones are the best in 1/48.

Italeri/Revell version

Minicraft/Academy version

I agree with Floyd too, his decal set is awsome. It has a couple open-exhaust UH-60A options.

By the way...I remember the 1/72 Hase Blackhawk when it came out back than carrying four aux tanks on the "wings". Where those tanks used at all? I mean on a regular basis or only for PR reasons.

The external fuel tanks are usually only used on long ferry flights for long-range deployments and moving aircraft between bases. They are not normally used on combat operations. Additionally, only one per side is usually carried.

[coneheadff]

Thanks a lot for your replies guys!!!!

I will forward the info to my friend and than it's up to him.

Cheers,

Alex

[11bee]

The external fuel tanks are usually only used on long ferry flights for long-range deployments and moving aircraft between bases. They are not normally used on combat operations. Additionally, only one per side is usually carried.

And despite the box art above, regular Army UH-60's never carried Hellfires (or any other weapons) on those "wings" (can't recall the correct term).

[N6227]

And despite the box art above, regular Army UH-60's never carried Hellfires (or any other weapons) on those "wings" (can't recall the correct term).

Evening,

The two station (per side) wings are the ESSS - External Stores Support System - wings. I've never heard the official name for the single station wings, always heard them called 'batwings.'

Dan