Hey folks,
won last weekend on an auction 2 of this Helicopters. This will be my first Helo and i want to convert it to an UH-1C. So as i heard the Rotorhead is a B-model and the tail is incorrect, too.
Does anyone can give me help for the correction and maybe references.
greets
Thomas
ps: for references ihave here :
Squadron/Signal 1075 UH1 in action
Squadron/Signal 5001 UH 1 Huey by Lou Drendel
Squadron/Signal 6040 - Airmobile by Jim Mesko
Osprey New Vanguard 087 - Huey Slicks 1962-1975
Bent&Battered Rotors Vol.3 by Wayne Mutza
Just to reinforce Ginos comment, here are the schematics for the UH-1B rotorhead (204 head) compared to the UH-1C rotorhead (540 head). Very different designs, plus the UH-1C rotor had a 27 in. chord while the UH-1B had a 21 inch chord blade. Lots of other differences that have been rehashed abunch here in the forum. Check the Huey links page. Good luck with the build.
As has been pointed out, the rotor and rotor head are a ‘B’ model, and will require A LOT of work. The fin will need to be made 6 inches longer, as measured from the last tailrotor driveshaft cover panel, and have a curve (camber) added. The Elevators also need to be lengthened 8 inches in chord, and the airfoil needs to be changed to one that is flat on top. I have been lucky enough to have access to both a ‘B’ and a ‘C’ to take measurements and pictures, because I wanted to do the same thing…s’not easy. If I can ever find them again, I’ll post pictures.
As HeavyArty noted, the Academy/MRC ‘C’ model kits will really show the differences. This model (from the links to huey treads at the top of the forum page) will give you some great shots…
