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EC145/H145/UH-72 Lakota Correct Wipers
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Review Author(s)
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Scale
1:32
MSRP
$10.00
Product / Stock #
QB 32 364
Base Kit
Revell-Germany EC-145/H145/ UH-72 Lakota
Company: Quickboost - Website: Visit Site
Provided by: Aires Hobby Models - Website: Visit Site
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Aircraft

The EC-145/H145/ UH-72 Lakota series of models from Revell-Germany are some really great kits. Each one is slightly different.

The large canopy is highlighted by a very large single wiper blade that is used for either side. The plastic parts in the kit are large and clunky. Quickboost’s wiper blade assembly is very petite and looks the part. There are three parts to the wiper assembly. They are molded on a single grey resin pour block. The actual wiper blade looks just like a real windshield wiper blade looks. This is attached to the wiper arms, which are mounted sideways on the block. It has two ‘arms’ that will fit nicely in the mounts that Revell has on the kit. The third part is part of the wire strike protection system and goes below the wiper blade base. This part is NOT included in the kit, but it appears to be on almost every H-145 that I can find. Great job Quickboost in recognizing this.

So petite detail that directly exchanges the kit parts, plus the addition of the missing wire strike part for the wipers makes this set essential, in my opinion. Another great set from Quickboost.

Highly recommended

Direct Link: https://www.aires.cz/en/product/ec145-h145-uh-72-lakota-correct-wipers/0-4872/

Thanks to Aires and IPMS/USA for the review copy. You can get yours directly by contacting them at www.quickboost.net or your favorite hobby shop or online retailer.

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Reviewer Bio

Floyd S. Werner Jr.

Building models since the age of 7, I’ve become known for my Bf-109s and helicopters. I currently run Werner’s Wings. I was previously the ‘star’ of the Master Class Model Building Video series. I’ve been published numerous times on various website, including Hyperscale and ARC. My work has been in FSM and Great Scale Modeling 2001, as well as, numerous other model magazines. I’m a published author with my Squadron/Signal Walkaround book on the Kiowa Warrior. My models have continuously won many regional and national awards. My unique model photography gives my models instant recognition for their historical perspective.

I’m a retired from the Army after 21 years of flying Cobras and Kiowa Warriors, including tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and Germany. I’m also a retired Flight Officer for the Baltimore City Police and flew their helicopters chasing bad guys. I’m currently flying Cobras and Hueys with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 42 years. Our daughters have blessed us with six grandchildren. My passions continue to be his family, friends, helicopters, models and airplanes, especially the Bf-109 and my beloved AH-1 Cobra. My motto has always been - MODELING IS FUN!