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Hirobo Bell UH-1B |
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Hirobo Bell UH-1B |
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The Bell Model 204 was Bell’s response to a US Army brief to supply a utility helicopter for front line casualty evacuation. The first prototype Model 204, XH-40-BF, flew at Fort Worth on 20 October 1956. This also happened to be the day that Lawrence Bell, the founder of the Bell Aircraft Corporation, died from heart failure. It only took 16 months from the drawing board to maiden flight and became the first turbine-powered aircraft ordered by the Army. The cabin could transport up to eight troops or four stretchers plus the pilot and co-pilot. The initial test batch of six aircraft was delivered in August 1958. Production of 1,010 HU-1B Huey Iroquois started in March 1961 and ran until 1965. The designation changed to UH-1B in 1962. During the 60’s both Augusta SpA of Italy and Mitsui & Co. of Japan were producing their own variants of the Model 204B. |
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The kit featured here is manufactured by Hirobo and is a 10.3% (1/9.7) scale model of the Bell UH-1B. It is designed for a 30 class two stroke model engine and 5 servo operation. It features many nylon components, white gelcoated fuselage and wire driven tail drive. |
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Main rotor dia:1,240mm |
Fuselage length:1,250mm |
Overall weight:3,350g |
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‘Green’ Stage (assembly to flight test) |
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Scale Stage (decoration to completion) |
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Base colour |
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Windows |
Secondary colours |
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Doors |
Markings |
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Undercarriage |
Weathering |
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Blades |
Walk around |
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Fuselage Preparation (Part 2) |
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