Italeri 1/72 UH-1B Huey Build – RAAF Helicopter from the Battle of Long Tan (ANZAC Tribute)

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” is one of the most iconic helicopters ever flown by the Royal Australian Air Force during the Vietnam War. In this build, I attempt to recreate A2-1022, the very aircraft that played a crucial role in the Battle of Long Tan, delivering vital supplies to surrounded Australian soldiers in one of the most famous and intense Australian engagements of the war.

Using the Italeri 1/72 scale UH-1B Huey kit as a base, I transform this model into a detailed replica of A2-1022, complete with:

Custom decals
3D-printed RAAF helicopter crew
Hand-painted camouflage and weathering effects

Whether you're into RAAF history, Vietnam War dioramas, or just love building helicopters in 1/72 scale, this is a model you won’t want to miss.

🎖️ Join me as I bring this legendary aircraft to life and honour a piece of ANZAC military history in miniature.

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Products Used:

Adhesives & Surface Prep:
Revell Contacta Professional
Deluxe Materials Rocket Odourless CA Glue
Tamiya Decal Adhesive
Vallejo Water-Based Putty

Paints – Vallejo Model Color:
70.970 Pale Grey Blue
70.888 Olive Green
70.893 U.S. Dark Green
70.892 Yellow Olive
70.864 Natural Steel
70.815 Basic Skin Tone
70.950 Flat Black
70.951 Flat White
70.953 Flat Yellow
70.908 Vermillion Red
70.907 Silver

Paints – Vallejo Model Air:
71.063 RLM 01 Silver
71.126 IDF Green

Paints – Tamiya Acrylics (XF & X Series):
XF-52 Flat Earth
XF-62 Olive Drab
XF-16 Flat Aluminium
X-1 Gloss Black
X-26 Clear Green
X-27 Clear Red
X-31 Titan Gold

Weathering & Effects:
Tamiya Black Panel Accent
Tamiya Weathering Master Powder Set A

Solvents & Thinners
Tamiya X-20 Enamel Thinner

Decal & Finish Products
Vallejo Decal Softener
Vallejo Gloss Varnish
Vallejo Matt Varnish
Deluxe Materials Looks Like Glass

Times:
0:00-0:56 Intro
0:56-1:34 Unboxing
1:34-6:59 Cockpit
6:59-8:03 Assembly
8:03-9:05 3D Printed Details
9:05-12:21 Hand Painting
12:21-14:39 Decals and Varnishes
14:39-17:17 Weathering and Post Shading
17:17-21:17 3D Printed Crew Figures
21:17-21:35 Final Touches
21:35-23:17 Post Build Review
23:17-24:07 Outro

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