HH-3 Jolly Green

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I am thinking of building the HH-3 out of the 1/72 Revell kit. I would like to spice the kit up as it’s a bit basic. My idea so far is to get my hands on Eduard SH-3 photoetch set and a Fujimi SH-3 kit and add what I can to make a half way decent model of the USAF version. Can anybody tell me anything about the pe or Fujimi kit or have built the Revell kit?

Thanks

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Built the Revell kit years ago, very basic cockpit and no interior, need to scratch-build some exterior details also, may be able to get some of those parts from the PE and other kits

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The Revell kit is pretty basic but it’s the only game in town. You’ll have to scratch build the sloped debris deflector in front of the engine intakes, a rescue hoist, and the rigging and framework for sling loads on the helicopter’s belly.

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Thanks for the info. I am still curious about the Fujimi SH-3 kit. Would it be worth it to get some of the parts needed for an HH-3 (like the debris deflector in front of the intakes)?

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Couldn’t hurt as long as you don’t have to pay a ton of money for it

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I’m looking at the HH-3 and thinking that a conversion from an SH-3 is possible in 48th. It’d take two kits, but I think its doable. I’m really considering this, since I can use the second kit as the basis for my S-67/AH-3 (transmission and engine compartment, rotors, etc.)

I just shot a brief walkaround of the HH-3E at Hurlburt Field this past weekend. Here’s some pics.

Later,

Jon