Convert 1/48 UH-1D to UH-1N

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Hi all

Is is possible to convert an Italeri 1/48 UH-1D to a ‘N’?

I can only get hold of D models and can’t find or locate the N version that Italeri made.

I know CC make an update set for the N version but does someboday make a conversion to an N?

Alternatively does anyone else product a 1/48 UH-1N kit?

Thanks

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Don’t know of any conversion sets, but it can be converted. I converted a Revell 1/32 from a D to an N model some time ago. I carved a new nose blank and the new engine cowl blank and Vac-formed new N model pieces from them. It wasn’t too difficult. Here is the end result:

More here: http://www.hkngallery.org.uk/hkngallery.nsf/9e7858703c56bfb280256b960044cd7b/edf6eb2769f1c30180256f180082b23e!OpenDocument

Good luck.

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Check Heller for UH-1N kit, it’s the same as Italeri’s

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Thanks guys

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Hi osjohnm,
Granddadjohn is right: maybe you’ll have more luck in finding the Heller Kit.
Some years ago (in the days before the 1:48 UH1N kits) there was a Cutting Edge 1:48 UH1N conversion set, consisting of a resin engine housing, resin upper nose and vacform lower nose. I did two of those that turned out OK but I don’t know if the sets are still available.
Good luck!
Gertjan

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What those guys said. The nose is longer and sleeker with smaller chin windows, the engine housing completely different and the rotors have a shorter chord. Keep checking the hobby shows and e-bay.