TOPPING- U. S. Air Force UH-1F Huey Vintage 1960's DISPLAY MODEL IN 1:32 SCALE

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Offered here from our Private Collection, is this stunning 1:32 scale UH-1F in excellent original condition.
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n 1962 the USAF asked Bell to develop a special version of the UH-1D using the General Electric T-58 turboshaft as a powerplant. This engine was capable of 1,250 hp rather than the UH-1D's Lycoming T53-L11 that was capable of 1,100 hp. Bell proposed a developed version of the Bell model 204 which had been used by the US Army as the UH-1B . Bell proposed to use the shorter cabin of the model 204B but with the longer tail boom and rotor-transmission of the model 205 (essentially the commercial 204B with a larger engine). As a result, the
UH-1F
was introduced in 1963 with a
first flight
on February 20, 1964. The USAF ordered 25 units that year and units were delivered in 1964. T
his Air Force version closely followed the design of the civilian Model 204B (which we have listed for sale separately)  with the exception of the GE engine. Externally, the only really noticeable difference between the 204B and the UH-1F is the engine exhaust. While the 204B has a straight exhaust, the UH-1F has one that is oriented to the right side of the engine. Bell's UH-1F light utility helicopter was designed to move people and things among SAC's missile sites, however, the -1F was utilized in Viet Nam by 1968. A total of about 150 were built.
The first batch of U. S. Air Force UH-1F Huey's were delivered in a dark blue gloss fuselage with a gloss white cabin roof and high visibility markings (as in the photo above). Later units that were used in the United States were painted in light gray overall with black "United States Air Force" painted along the tail boom and a yellow band with black borders at the end of the boom with a "Danger" marking. A typical black serial was painted on the tail. Other UH-1Fs used the same colors but with the roof painted in gloss white. UH-1Fs used in Viet Nam were painted in a camouflage scheme.
Research would indicate that this model was also made by Topping, not a follow-on company such as Rolen or Precise who picked up Topping contracts when Topping ceased doing business around 1964.
The auction value of the
Topping UH-1F
helicopter is
0.00. Discriminating collectors take note; this model is seldom found and offered for sale in this condition. Please view photos.(the sister ship- all white Huey is advertised in another listing for sale)  There is some minor scuffing on the top of pilot side cockpit.  International buyers are welcome and all International sales go through eBay Global Shipping Program at additional cost to buyer.
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