--- product_id: 127848317 title: "Kitty Hawk UH-1Y Venom Model Kit" brand: "kitty hawk" price: "£0.41" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/127848317-kitty-hawk-uh-1y-venom-model-kit store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Customizable Paint Options 1:48 Scale Photo Etched Brass Kitty Hawk UH-1Y Venom Model Kit **Brand:** kitty hawk **Price:** £0.41 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚁 Build, Paint, Conquer: Your Model, Your Masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kitty Hawk UH-1Y Venom Model Kit by kitty hawk - **How much does it cost?** £0.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/127848317-kitty-hawk-uh-1y-venom-model-kit) ## Best For - kitty hawk enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kitty hawk brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Materials:** Built to withstand the test of time. - • **Community of Creators:** Join a passionate network of model enthusiasts. - • **Endless Customization:** Choose from a palette of vibrant colors. - • **Elevate Your Hobby Game:** Perfect for both novice and expert modelers. - • **Unleash Your Inner Engineer:** Craft a stunning replica with precision! ## Overview The Kitty Hawk UH-1Y Venom Model Kit is a meticulously designed 1:48 scale model that includes photo-etched brass components and decals. While paint, tools, and glue are not included, it offers a wide range of suggested colors for customization, making it an ideal project for both beginner and seasoned modelers. ## Description The Bell UH-1Y Venom is a twin-engine medium size utility helicopter, part of the United States Marine Corps' H-1 upgrade program. The UH-1Y is currently in full-rate production to replace the USMC's aging fleet of UH-1N Twin Huey light utility helicopters first introduced in the early 1970s. The UH-1Y was to have been remanufactured from UH-1Ns, but in 2005 it was approved for the aircraft to be built as new. Kit features fine surface detail, detailed cockpit and cabin, position able cockpit and main cabin doors, highly detailed fuselage with optional open or closed door, landing skid, under chin thermal imaging turret, 2-piece (4) blade rotor and 1-piece 3-blade tail rotor, clear parts (windshield, windows, doors, FLIR, lights), photo etch parts (seatbelt harness's, ventilation screens, exhaust panel), M197 3-barreled Gatling, Hydra 70 rocket pods, machine gun. Decals and color markings for (4) helicopters: USA Marines, No.06; HMLA-167 Warriors USMC JP-1293; USA Marines CORPS and USA Marines, 168427, HMLA-269 - includes instrument panel and consoles. ## Features - 1:48 Scale kit, Photo Etched brass and Decal, Paint or Tools or Glue are not included with kit - Paint suggested: Clear Green, Silver, Flat Black, Lt Gray, Olive Green, Med Sea Gray, Clear Red and White - Tools: sprue cutter, long nose pliers, small files, pin vise & scissors, Side cutters, Tweezers, Modeling knife, Soft cloth/sandpaper, Glue, Super Glue ## Images ![Kitty Hawk UH-1Y Venom Model Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_792452-T1/images/I/61ik8EU8qGL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a plastic model kit?** A: Yes **Q: new to modeling. can you give me details about dimensions please? Thanks** A: Kit is a blast to put together. No flash and well molded parts. Finished model measures a little over 14" in length. Use plenty of reference mat'l. , for painting (airbrush). **Q: Does this come with pilots ?** A: No, the crew are not included. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great kit, good detail *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015* This almost completes my Marine aviation collection. Great kit , good detail, had fun tinting the upper windows transparent green. Now we need some figures to go with it. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible kit *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023* Too many small parts unnecessary ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by (***) on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016* Great kit, awesome detail. 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