Albert Moore Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi All, I just picked up a 1/72 Revell Mi-8T Hip (nice looking kit BTW) and was wondering what the cockpit and cargo colors were. I'm also looking for some cool markings ideas. Something African comes to mind. Cheers and TIA, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi All,I just picked up a 1/72 Revell Mi-8T Hip (nice looking kit BTW) and was wondering what the cockpit and cargo colors were. I'm also looking for some cool markings ideas. Something African comes to mind. Cheers and TIA, Albert, It's not a bad kit at all and is infact a rebox from Zvezda. The only problems are that the front is abit off and I think the the only real fit issue is with the the engine housing. Interior colours may vary depending on the variant and ofcourse the operator but I think it is mostly a light/pale grey interior with classic blue/green instrument panels. However as you will see from the pictures and links they may also have padded interiors. http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=mi-8+ins...gate.php?id=798 In terms of schemes and markings: http://racc.com.sapo.pt/Mi8_1/ http://racc.com.sapo.pt/Mi8_2/ However please be aware of the differences between Hip version and what you can and can't build, It tends to catch alot of people out, clue: look at the engine housings. ;) Plenty of pics easily available online so please don't rely on profiles for all the details. Most notably is that not all will feature the under tail mounted countermeauses moulded on the kit, which you may wish to try and remove. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Mandrake, Thanks for the very detailed reply, much appreciated. I've got some research to do (half the fun innit?) Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hello, but be carefull - the old Mi-8T had usually black cockpit. The green one is used with the new version Mi-8MT, which is Mi-17... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 You might also want to get hold of the Prop & Jet vacformed cockpit windscreen - to replace the inaccurate kit item... http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/models...pj_weapons.html Linden Hill stock them :- http://66.226.87.135/propandjet.htm Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ken, Thanks for the information and heads-up on the windscreen. While I'm ordering decal sets, I also add the vac-formed windscreen to my order. Any other niggles I need to be made aware of? Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Just got the 35th Hip in from Squadron and wow is it a super looking kit. Now I have a hard decision to make, I have 2 35th UH-60's, 35th Hind, 35th Hip, 32nd AH-64, and a 48th AH-64 kits. Which one orones should I choose man such a hard decision :) Erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteelSnail Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hello,but be carefull - the old Mi-8T had usually black cockpit. The green one is used with the new version Mi-8MT, which is Mi-17... Doesn't the Mi-17 have the tail rotor on the oposite side? Here's a scheme I bet you haven't seen and is unlike anything you planned: It´s a Mil Mi-8MTV-1 from the Mexican PFP (Policia Federal Preventiva). Mexican Air Force (FAM) also uses Mi-8s but in a overall dark green scheme. And Mexican Navy uses Mi-17s in a cool camo scheme: http://www.scramble.nl/mil/8/mexico/gfx/photos/orbat-hip.jpg Decals at www.aztecmodels.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hello,but be carefull - the old Mi-8T had usually black cockpit. The green one is used with the new version Mi-8MT, which is Mi-17... Doesn't the Mi-17 have the tail rotor on the oposite side? Here's a scheme I bet you haven't seen and is unlike anything you planned: It´s a Mil Mi-8MTV-1 from the Mexican PFP (Policia Federal Preventiva). Mexican Air Force (FAM) also uses Mi-8s but in a overall dark green scheme. And Mexican Navy uses Mi-17s in a cool camo scheme: http://www.scramble.nl/mil/8/mexico/gfx/photos/orbat-hip.jpg Decals at www.aztecmodels.com <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie_04 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 This "Hip" looks like an ex-military chopper. Out of curiousity, whats this housing attached to the tail boom? Chaff or flare dispenser? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 This "Hip" looks like an ex-military chopper. Out of curiousity, whats this housing attached to the tail boom? Chaff or flare dispenser? The housing contains twin gyromagnetic compasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) 1. This container content DISS-2V device, it is doppler navigation system. 2. Ken, that photo of my revew - it is shot of original Zvezda canopy, its showned all mistake this part. 3. Colour of cockpit is Blue\Grey FS 26493, sometimes (in last built Mi-17) Light Grey FS 26375. 4. As cockpit i recomended Heliborne resin sets, see LH site. and 4. In a few days in market will go new Begemot decals (printing process is done, now is packing process) part 1 - Mi-8 marking, 13 variations Edited September 23, 2005 by kotey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) part 2 - Mi-17 marking, 13 variations, include all Blue with Yelow stripes Mexican Navy Mi-17 Edited September 23, 2005 by kotey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 and part 3 - Mi-8\17 stencil, all elements for: - main and tail rotor; - cargo cockpit; - extarnal surface; - stencil for 9 types of extarnal armament Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Typical Mil- Mi-8 interror cockpit colour in early Hir instrument panele is black, late Hip has Bright Green instrument panele Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harvs73 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm glad to see my photo's are being used for modelling purposes :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Kotkov, Thank you very much for the additional information, very helpful. Looks like all kinds of good stuff for this kit. I will definitely invest in the decal sets! Thanks again for your reply. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joachim Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 and part 3 - Mi-8\17 stencil, all elements for: - main and tail rotor; - cargo cockpit; - extarnal surface; - stencil for 9 types of extarnal armament :lol: ;) no words Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Sorry - the housing under the tail boom is doppler naviagtion system - BUT DISS-15... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 (edited) Yes, DISS-15, of course, just asking about chaff and flare dispenser - that system named ASO-2V, so i "combined" names of two system. To Albert Moore - i'm like this site and forum and asking about things, what i know, not difficult for me. Edited September 25, 2005 by kotey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exequiel Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 hello, i have the revell mi-8t that i'm trying to finish, and i've seen pix of mi-8 with black and sometimes green instrument panels and interior colors. it has been mentioned in this old thread that for early versions they were colored black and later ones had green. how do i know if the revell kit is the early or late one? also, what's the difference between mi-8t and MT? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Intruder_bass Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 and part 3 - Mi-8\17 stencil, all elements for: - main and tail rotor; - cargo cockpit; - extarnal surface; - stencil for 9 types of extarnal armament Andrey, Are you planning to release these decals in 1/35 aswell? Are they an improved version from the ones you sent me before? Are there any markings for particular Hips in Russian service from Afghanistan? Please tell us more!!!! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Privet, Andy. Actually we long time ago planning make 1/35 Mi-8 decals - marking sheme and stencil, stencil 1\35 we printing, but it was limited edition - for one private customers, it is owner of small helicopter (Mi-8 used) company. Probably in next year we'l made 1\35 Mi-8 decals, but i can't garantied promiced its. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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