Drifterdon Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) The only ones I can find on the interweb is the old Testors kit in 1/32 or one in 1/72. Neither is my scale of preference so I was wondering if there might be an old vac kit in 1/48 or if anyone has tried to scratch build one? Pretty significant bird in the early stages of SEA. If I've researched correctly, William Pitsenbarger earned his MOH as a PJ riding one of these in action. Edited September 14, 2017 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 As far as I know, there aren't any in 1/48. I'd love to see one, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEFlint Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 You're right. It's just the Hawk/Testors 1/32 scale and the 1/72 version by Mach2. I heard that was a bit tricky to build. There was a vac by Airmodel but not sure if it's around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 As boxy as this little sucker is, you'd think it would be pretty straight forward to scratch build one. Anyone know of a source for good plans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEFlint Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Well, good news is that Lone Star models is going to rerelease the Cobra Company detail set for the 1/32 scale Huskie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 That is good news. For the 1/32 crowd. No help for the 48th scale bunch. Maybe we can all see if the guys over at AMP might look to doing a new tool HH-43 in 1/48. They just released a 1/48 Sikorsky H03S-1. Ya, right!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mustangbob51 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 yes a 1/48th scale hh-43 is definitely needed. would be a compliment to any 1/48th collection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Snake Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Aurora made an HOK-1 in 1/4" scale. They sell for all kinds of prices across the board. Collector condition is pricey, builder condition much less. You get something that provides the basis for an HH-43 but it would take a significant amount of scratch building to get there. Chris M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mustangbob51 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) I have one of those in my stash that I picked up years ago and was already assembled and broken. Sadly there would not be much crossover between them as you said scratch building would be the order of the day. It's a model that the manufacturers need to provide at some point. Just sayin' Edited January 26, 2018 by mustangbob51 Misspelled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Don, I can't help with models, but do you have these resources on the H-43? I have the Mutza book and it is excellent, with detailed photos & drawings from which you (not me, but you. I have seen your skills) could build an H-43. Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History by Wayne Mutza (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) Series: Schiffer Military/Aviation History Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (May 1, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0764305298 ISBN-13: 978-0764305290 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches TacAir's HH-43 Huskie book is a color photo walkaround of the aircraft for modelers. Available at http://tacair-press.com/tacair.shtml (website defunct). Title Kaman HH-43 Huskie Modeler's Quick Reference Manual Editor Michael Benolkin Photographs by Michael Benolkin Illustrated by Michael Benolkin Edition illustrated Publisher TacAir Publications, 1998 ISBN 1891344064, 9781891344060 Length 19 pages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Dutch said: Don, I can't help with models, but do you have these resources on the H-43? I have the Mutza book and it is excellent, with detailed photos & drawings from which you (not me, but you. I have seen your skills) could build an H-43. Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History by Wayne Mutza (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) TacAir's HH-43 Huskie book is a color photo walkaround of the aircraft. Dutch, I have the Schiffer book on the Huskie and I may also have the TacAir book as well buried in the book stash. I could be the sacrificial lamb and scratch build one of these which would almost guarantee a new mold injection kit for the rest out there. Usually how it goes right? I just wish I had the time to take on a project like this. You'd think maybe KittyHawk would be interested in this project since they've taken up the mantle of producing the best Huey kit on the market. Maybe someone like Floyd Werner can put the bug in their ear and let them know they'd have a winner on their hands. Just my humble opinion tho... Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) This is the perpetual struggle of our chosen profession: when the modeler's desire to create his chosen fantasy (hereafter referred to as subject "X") overcomes his patience at waiting for the mainstream manufacturers to issue the pen-ultimate kit of "X" which is only tempered by his significant other's patience and his wallet's ability to assuage his primeval urges in funding his search by pilfering wanton amounts of hard earned cash on every book or magazine with even a mention or low quality b&w photo of "X" and any piece of plastic & resin that even closely resembles "X." Ah yes! Let the struggle commence! Hang in there Bro. Edited January 8, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mustangbob51 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Yea yea yea build it build it build it. I wanna see it. And then when Kitty hawk builds it, then I can have 4 for myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Fifer Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 9/15/2017 at 9:45 PM, Drifterdon said: That is good news. For the 1/32 crowd. No help for the 48th scale bunch. Maybe we can all see if the guys over at AMP might look to doing a new tool HH-43 in 1/48. They just released a 1/48 Sikorsky H03S-1. Ya, right!!! Good things come to those who wait. My AMP new tool HH-43 kit arrived today. It's a nice kit (typical AMP), and I recommend it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Great news. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Also can't wait to see what Kursad does with his USAF Rescue Helo's decal sheet. Supposed to have markings for the HH-43 on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Test Dummy Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I ordered one from Ukraine off e-bay in May. It took around 3 weeks to get to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steven H. McLain Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Another great book about the H-43 is below: (Covers piston Huskie and turbine Huskie) Kaman H-43 Huskie, A Lifetime After Military Service Ath. Johan D. Ragay ISBN: 978-90-7153-19-6 Flash Aviation Service/Luchtvarrt Winkel Zeelsterstraat 177A 5652 EG Eindhoven, Netherlands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steven H. McLain Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I have a question about Auroras 1/48 Kit 505 HOK-1 Huskie. I remember a very long time ago I bought the above kit, and it had an option of equipping it with pontoons. Does anybody else remember this too? Or is my old age leading my mind astray? Also does anyone have the original kit instructions that you could scan and e-mail me? E-mail: shmlmm68@frontier.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) The Aurora boxart showed it above water, but no floats. Aurora (actually the Helicopters for Industry molds) also put floats on its Navy H-19/HRS/HO4S....which they don't call by name. So there may have been floats in the HOK box. Here is a photo from Scalemates showing a completed kit. No floats on this one. It's worth noting this ancient kit (circa 1954!!!) features a complete clear door to allow for the window...something only recently rediscovered on newer kits. (And especially interesting since most of the other HFI/Aurora kits did not offer windows other than the windshield.). BTW...I'm pretty sure the Navy never called it's HOKs Huskies. That was an AF nickname. The Pedro name was unofficial and came later in the Vietnam era. Edited July 30, 2022 by JohnEB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Great walk around and flight video of a restored HH-43 here on Youtube. Kaman HH-43 Huskie Walkaround and Flight (Olympic Airshow—2018) - YouTube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 If anyone has an Aurora kit (or ESPECIALLY) built, I would not mind buying it. I bought a HFI-release HUP years ago. I think it was a factory build as it was very cleanly done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 3:16 AM, HomeBe said: Released - ref. 48019 - Kaman HH-43 Huskie Sources: https://reskit-models.com/scale-plastic-model-kits?product_id=3412 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/kaman-hh43b-husky-amp-models-48019-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=187328 https://modelsua.com/kaman-hh-43s-huskie-helicopter-1-48-amp-48019 V.P. V.P. So I finally ordered and received my HH-43 Huskie kit. Wow, this kit is awesome and well worth the wait. Now if someone (like maybe AMP) would do a HH-3E Jolly Green in 1/48 we'd be all set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Also, a modern 1/48 H-19...the Revell kit is older than I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnEB said: Also, a modern 1/48 H-19...the Revell kit is older than I am. Here here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Very nice! Thanks for sharing HomeBe. I'll be picking this one up when it hits the shelves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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