Bell UH-1C Huey Gunship Acrylic paint set

ICM acrylic paint set — Bell UH-1C Huey Gunship

A set of acrylic modeling paints from the Ukrainian brand ICM, put together for painting the Bell UH-1C Huey Gunship attack helicopter. The manufacturer prepared it for its own UH-1C Huey Gunship kit in 1:48 scale and it covers both the exterior camouflage surfaces and the surfaces of the interior. These are water-thinnable paints, suitable for brush and airbrush alike. It is not a kit and not an accessory for a build, but a consumable for painting, usable on other models too. The manufacturer's part number is ICM 3104.

The real subject

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, universally known as the Huey, is the most widely used helicopter of the western world and a symbol of the war in Vietnam. The UH-1C version was created as an armed gunship variant: it received more powerful propulsion and a modified rotor so it could carry fixed armament and handle maneuvers in an attack. It was deployed to escort transport machines under arms and to give fire support, with rocket pods and machine guns in the doors. That is exactly what gives rise to the typical combination of a uniform dark exterior and a markedly different cabin interior.

Use

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before every use, as the pigment settles to the bottom
• For the airbrush, thin the paint as the manufacturer recommends and spray thin coats
• Paint the interior before closing up the cabin, as you will not reach it later
• On a smooth primer coat the coverage is more even

Who the set is for

For modelers who build the armed version of the Huey and want the necessary shades together without tracking them down one by one. Because the paint is not tied to a scale, you will use it on other helicopters of the same period too. Work in a ventilated space and protect your airways when spraying.

The paints are supplied in the package in the volume stated. The thinner and tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.