1:35 USMC UH-1Y Venom - 3D-Printed Pilot Set (2 Figures / for Academy Kits)

Pilots of the UH-1Y Venom helicopter in 1:35 scale

A set of two printed figures of pilots for a model of the American UH-1Y Venom helicopter in 1:35 scale from the maker DEF Model. This is not a helicopter kit but an accessory: the figures are modeled to fit into the seats of the cockpit, so the model gains a crew and the glazed cabin stops looking empty. The manufacturer has designated the set for the Academy kit.

The real subject

The UH-1Y is a modern multipurpose helicopter of the US Marine Corps, which follows on from the famous family of machines from the war in Vietnam, but technically it is an entirely new aircraft with a four-blade rotor and two engines. It is used for transport, support and liaison and flies alongside attack helicopters. The crew wears modern flight equipment with a helmet and a harness, which differs markedly from the equipment of the Vietnam era.

Painting tips

Separate the figures from the print supports, smooth the pads and wash them in lukewarm water with dish soap before painting. Try them dry in the cockpit first, because a seated figure has to fit exactly. Faces under a helmet visor only need suggesting, whereas on the equipment it pays to bring out the straps and the buckles with a dark wash. Seat the finished figures only after the interior has been painted.

Who the set is for

• Builders of modern helicopters in 1:35 scale
• Modelers of the US Marine Corps
• Builders who are bothered by an empty glazed cabin
• More experienced builders used to working with resin

The figures are supplied unassembled and unpainted. The Academy kit, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.