Originally produced in the '60s, the Revell UH-1D shows its age with molding technology appropriate to the time, but its shape and level of detail is acceptable, and it can be made into a good representation of the type. A matter of passing interest is that the box art depicts a short cabin B or C model, not the long cabin D More modern D model kits are produced in 1/35 vehicle scale, and are significantly more $$, and some have detail inaccuracies that may need attention, making the Revell kit a value option for most builders. The biggest disadvantage for Huey aficionados is that most D models were troop carrying slicks with nylon fabric troop seats and pintle mounted M-60s on the sides at the aft end of the cabin. Parts for a slick version are not included. Assembly is straightforward, and the fit is OK, if not up to today's standards. The rotor system is accurate, if missing a few details, and the engine and transmission with removable upper access doors add visual interest. Since the engine and transmission are very basic, scratchbuilding additional parts will improve that option. The decals are thin, in register and the colors are dense and look right. There are aftermarket parts that could turn this kit into a stunner with a bit of scratchbuilding. While definitely NOT a 'shake and bake kit, I recommend it for a Huey fan with some modeling skills.

I built this one several years ago. I for once painted the interior as it shows off very well with the doors open. The rotor on mine was wobbly but not badly so. This is a big kit and goes together fairly well but you need to take your time trim the excess plastic off the parts and paint the interior parts ahead of time.You will want to paint the pilots and mine had decals for the helmets. Other than that the kit will go together with very little challenge and be careful of the windows any glue on your fingers will find its way onto a window if your careless and it will stick out like a sore thumb. when done with my kit I was very proud of it and was not afraid to show it off.

Kit is large and a good deal for the price. However, this kit had more flashing on the pieces than any kit I've done prior. This may be an issue with this kit line or just the batch that I bought. The floor of the interior didn't match up 100% when the halves were combined but was easy to overcome with some work. There are marking for two different helo's however, one is Major Crandall's bird and the other is for Canada Search and Rescue. The line decals are a little on the thin side, but decent quality. Lastly, there are two pilot figures but they are very low quality and are 2 pieces each that glue front and back as opposed to solid figures that have one or two pieces that need to be glued together that typically come in the 1/35 or 1/48 scale kits. But this kit does have a lot of detail and is a great value for the price! I only list the negatives for future buyers to plan conversions ahead of time. Gunships were usually UH-1B's or C's with the D's being troop transports but the gunship pieces provided in the kit give you several options to make it how you want. If you willing to put in the time and can plan out some scratch building, this kit has unlimited potential.