Beautiful photograph….thank you. Thanks to Larry as well.

I hear you on the digital cameras…..wish they existed in my Navy days so I would have more photos……there is something about 35mm that just can’t be beat though!

I suspected most of the instruments would be somewhat similar across the variants at the time. Most changes were engine related it looks like (?). I’ve seen so many pics with upgraded instruments and claiming they are this and that, I couldn’t be 100% sure. I like to go straight to the source, pilots that have been there and done that. They are the most reliable.

I’ve even seen museum mock ups that are completely wrong (WWII aircraft).

Thanks again for the great info…it really helps. I’m just starting my first one of these for the Vietnam era (Huey) so there will be a learning curve.

Good Vibs,

Thanks so much for the reply. I thought the green panel was unusual as well….no matter, I’m not “modeling” a display for him. I build these displays out of wood, usually maple, mahogany or walnut. They are basically pieces of furniture on a small scale. I draw out the instrument panel of the aircraft they flew in AutoCad, exact as I can, scale it down to just big enough to hold several instruments. I only use the actual instruments that would have been in that aircraft. Mostly AHI’s, ASI’s….etc. I stain and poly the wood so it’s a beautiful presentation piece. I want them to have something to enjoy for the rest of their lives. I do this at my own expense and can only do a few per year. Especially now that I’m doing the Vietnam era, gauges can be very expensive. I have been doing WWII pilots but as I stated earlier, they are all but gone. This post was to gain info on the correct instruments for a 1970 Huey, as I am helicopter illiterate. My expertise lies more in WWII aircraft. I was hoping someone could post a pic and tell me beyond a shadow of a doubt it’s “C” variant or “D”. If you have any pics it would be fantastic if you could share and lend me your expertise. Since you are a combat pilot as well…..private message me and I’ll get you my email……if you don’t have anything like this I’ll get you on my list (if you want to be)….Thank you for your service my friend….

Here is the part number for the correct RCAF Hurri tach. Thanks to Pat at Vintage Wings of Canada.

2010-6A4-A5

Got me….I’ve never seen one….looks like same button on RAF version but have never seen one on a RAF Hurri either.

Here are pics from a different museum of the entire instrument panel. Everything looks correct as far as I know. They are missing the tach and looking for one.

Also, part numbers below from yet a different museum….only for the BFP. Probably correct but I’m sure there were variations.

Airspeed PN: AN2.3/4-16-M

Altimeter PN: 6A/685

Artificial Horizon PN: 646040

Directional Gyro PN: 649742

Vertical Speed PN: 1636-6A-B1

Turn and Bank PN: 1722-8M-C1

[ATTACH=CONFIG]259108[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]259109[/ATTACH]

Well, don’t hold your breath or get your hopes up……they don’t respond very well and seem to be ignoring me at the moment. I know they are busy but you would think they would want ANYONE to help preserve this history and be able to pass it along to future generations. Hopefully they are just really busy and will get back to me soon.

Ahhh yes…..this is the most common used because of it’s availability. The 4000 RPM versions are apparently rather rare. Been told farmers scarfed them up post war to use on tractors and farm equipment because they were mechanical drive.

Post a pic later today.

Thanks for the reply and yes I’ve seen this thread. The original photos help, you can at least see a portion of the tach. I’ve been in touch with museums all over Canada and I’ve found one person who thinks they know the right tach. None of them can give me part/ref number that is derived from original documentation. Tried to attach photos with no luck of the two different mfrs the two different museums recommended. One is a Kollsman and one a Pioneer. Which was actually the spec, 3500RPM or 4000RPM? I’ve seen both. If I find anything I’ll see about posting pics but I’ve searched for hours and hours and nothing. I have a museum contact who I know well, if you have any specific questions I can ask. But remember…it probably won’t be backed up with documentation.

Take care,…well one of the pics showed up….who knew? I’m willing to bet money your tach is correct.

Well, now that I take a closer look at the original photo…….looks like it is a 4000RPM tach……so………?????