UH-1H Huey (John Lekkas, English, 108 pages)

UH-1H Huey (English edition)

A book, not a kit: the package holds no parts, paints or decals. The publication comes out in English and is listed with the name of its author, John Lekkas. What sets it apart from more general titles on the Huey is above all that its very name identifies a single particular version: the UH-1H. For a modeler such a narrow focus is an advantage, because the individual versions of the UH-1 family differ from one another enough that a general photograph can easily lead to the wrong detail.

What to expect from the book

• A focus on one particular version of the helicopter, the UH-1H
• An English edition, with the author named on the title
• A publication, not a model: no parts, paints or decals
• The chapter structure and the makeup of the illustrated section are not stated

Why the version matters

Over its production life the UH-1 family grew into a series of versions that differ from one another in the length of the fuselage, the powerplant, the layout of the cabin and in small details on the outer surface. The UH-1H is among the most widespread and was operated for a very long time and in many countries, so with it you will meet a wide range of color schemes and equipment. A modeler building precisely this version therefore needs reference devoted to it rather than to the family as a whole; otherwise it is easy to carry a detail belonging to another machine onto the model.

Who the book is for

For helicopter modelers building the UH-1H specifically, for diorama builders who need period and technical support for their model, and for readers who do not mind an English text. It complements more general titles on the Huey in service well, because it goes into the detail of one version.

The publication is in English. Check the extent and the structure of the book beforehand if they matter to you.