1/72 Clear Prop UH-2C/HH-2D SEASPRITE resin exhaust for CP kit CP72017/CP72018 72068

1/72 Clear Prop UH-2C/HH-2D Seasprite Resin Exhaust Overview

The 1/72 Clear Prop UH-2C/HH-2D Seasprite Resin Exhaust (item 72068) is a precision resin aftermarket upgrade designed specifically for Clear Prop kits CP72017 and CP72018, providing modelers with highly detailed replacement exhaust components that surpass injection-molded kit parts. This aftermarket exhaust set features crisp resin casting with minimal cleanup required, accurate representation of the UH-2C and HH-2D Seasprite's distinctive turbine exhaust configuration, detailed internal and external surfaces with proper exhaust nozzle detail, superior detail surpassing injection-molded kit parts, and direct replacement fit for Clear Prop UH-2C and HH-2D Seasprite kits.

UH-2C/HH-2D Seasprite Exhaust Details

The Kaman UH-2C utility and HH-2D search and rescue helicopters featured distinctive turbine exhaust stacks that this set accurately replicates:

• Engine Configuration: Single General Electric T58 turboshaft engine with characteristic exhaust arrangement
• Exhaust Stacks: Turbine exhaust with heat shield and deflector typical of naval helicopters
• Historical Accuracy: Based on photographic evidence of UH-2C and HH-2D variants from the 1960s-1980s
• Scale Fidelity: Proper diameter and configuration for 1/72 scale with detailed exhaust openings

Resin Aftermarket Exhaust Advantages

Clear Prop's resin exhaust sets offer significant improvements over kit-supplied plastic exhausts. The resin casting captures finer detail than injection molding allows including exhaust nozzle detail and heat shield texture, the one-piece construction eliminates visible seams on complex curved surfaces, the crisp detail accepts paint and weathering more realistically, and the material provides superior surface texture for metallic finishes.

Installation and Finishing

For optimal results with this UH-2C/HH-2D Seasprite exhaust set, remove casting blocks with sharp hobby knife or razor saw, clean mating surfaces with fine sandpaper (600-800 grit), test-fit exhausts to fuselage before painting, prime with gray or white primer to reveal any surface imperfections, paint with metallic steel or burnt metal colors, and apply dark washes and weathering to simulate exhaust staining and heat discoloration.

Complementary Clear Prop Seasprite Aftermarket Parts

Enhance your UH-2C/HH-2D Seasprite build with additional Clear Prop aftermarket components available at MPM Hobbies. The 1/72 Clear Prop UH-2C Seasprite Painting Mask simplifies complex camouflage application. Explore our complete 1/72 Clear Prop Aftermarket Parts collection for additional resin details, photo-etched parts, and vacuum-formed canopies. For complete helicopter kits, visit our 1/72 Academy Models Prop Aircraft collection. For larger-scale helicopter projects, explore our 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft collection.

Visit the Clear Prop website for complete product information, installation guides, painting references, and technical specifications for their full range of 1/72 scale aftermarket accessories.