DrZaous Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Preparing to build KH's 1/48 UH-1Y. I've been collecting stuff for it and while doing research, I can't seem to confirm that the KH kit contains the little sphere shaped antenna on top of the main rotor hub. It appears that some yankees have it and others do not. The ship that I want to do from HMLA-367 does appear to have it. Can anyone confirm if that antenna is in the kit, and if not, any ideas for an easy scratchbuild? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I don't think it has the SATCOM antenna on top of the rotor hub in the kit. The boxtop shows it, but the instructions do not. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10319988 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrZaous Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thanks for the reply. Looks like I'll have to scratchbuild it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 There is a 3-D printed option. Check out this one: https://www.shapeways.com/product/M75YKXZAY/eggbeater-satellite-antenna-trivec-avant-av2091?optionId=100097556&li=shops It is in 1/35, but should be able to be scaled down to 1/48 easily. Contact the designer and ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrZaous Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Awesome! Thanks, I'll look into that option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 59 minutes ago, DrZaous said: Preparing to build KH's 1/48 UH-1Y. I've been collecting stuff for it and while doing research, I can't seem to confirm that the KH kit contains the little sphere shaped antenna on top of the main rotor hub. It appears that some yankees have it and others do not. The ship that I want to do from HMLA-367 does appear to have it. Can anyone confirm if that antenna is in the kit, and if not, any ideas for an easy scratchbuild? Thanks! I'll have the whole assembly available in 1/48 scale within the next two weeks. It will be 3D printed and ready to paint and install. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrZaous Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Excellent, I'll wait for that one, already have a few things from you coming for that kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 It is not in the kit! I just finished building it and it is not there! all the cool stuff seems to be getting out after I finished both the Zulu and the Venom! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 For the record, the SATCOM antenna is not permanent, they are often removed and moved from one bird to the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor71 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) I designed this in 3D and I printed my UH-1Y and AH-1Z. Hope you like it. The antenna on the right in the 3d image is for Apache, Black Hawk etc. The one for UH-1Y and AH-1Z is shorter, as well as having support for the rotor hub. Edited March 25, 2020 by Raptor71 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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