I've just got hold of an old Seminar Models 1/35th UH-1B Iroquois kit.
I want to build a UH-1B as used by the Seawolfs in Vietnam. I have the Fireball decals already.
Does anyone know if this kit is an acurate UH-1B? Looking at it it seems to be a bit of a mish-mash of a UH-1B and a UH-1C. How different is it?
I know Cobra Company do a back date set for the Academy UH-1C but if I can build this kit OOB I would prefer it.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Regards
David
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 06:02 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 06:13 AM UTC
The SAR/Seminar kit is a pretty accurate B right out of the box, the only 1/35 B model on the market. It will build up nicely as a Seawolves bird.
The CC set is to backdate the MRC/Academy UH-1C kits. For a while, the Seminar B was hard to find, but it looks like it is back out again.
The CC set is to backdate the MRC/Academy UH-1C kits. For a while, the Seminar B was hard to find, but it looks like it is back out again.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 06:52 AM UTC
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Thanks Gino that's good to know, I can get into it soon then.The SAR/Seminar kit is a pretty accurate B right out of the box, the only 1/35 B model on the market. It will build up nicely as a Seawolves bird.
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I don't know if it's avaliable again, I got my hands on an old kit for a bargin price so I'm happy all round The CC set is to backdate the MRC/Academy UH-1C kits. For a while, the Seminar B was hard to find, but it looks like it is back out again.
Thanks
David