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HUGHES 500D POLICE COPTER

Name: HUGHES 500D POLICE COPTER
Brand: Academy
Price: 10.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (12 reviews)

This is a 1/48 Plastic Hughes 500D Police Helicopter from Academy Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up.

One of the most nimble helicopters in service today is the Hughes Model 500. This machine is a development of the U.S. Army's OH-6A Cayuse which proved so valuable as an observation and attack helicopter in the vietnam war. The Model 500 is modified with a "T" type tail and a five-blade rotor for more quiet operation. The spritely defender can be adapted to handle almost any task.

Academy HUGHES 500D POLICE COPTER Plastic Model Helicopter Kit 1/48 Scale #12249

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Retail $13.00 SAVE 21% !	Academy Plastics Item # acy12249 Specifications : Scale: 1/48 Length: 5-1/4" (13.9cm) (approximately) Width: 1-1/4" (3.1cm) (approximately) Height: 2-1/2" (6.1cm) (approximately)
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"Hughes 500 All Purpose Helicopter"

JRB (Burleson, Texas)

This little model (even though 1/48th scale) is really true to size. In the real world they aren't much bigger than 2 crew but they are amazing machines. This kit was very easy to build even though not overly detailed. But then again it was only 11.00 . I built both the Police version as well as the Israeli Army Scout version at the same time. I had a blast with these with the only drawback being in the painting of the white plastic of the police version. It would have been nice to use the white cast but it had conflicts with the interior and windows. I ended up painting the white to get a more uniform color. These 2 were fun and quick to build. The crew was the toughest part to paint. I would recommend these to anyone who likes this little multi purpose Helicopter. Very much worth the cost.

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Features

Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in white and clear..
The surface of the helicopter is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail..
Highly detailed cockpit interior includes gauges and controls..
Two life-like pilot figurines are included..
Rotor assembly delivers heartily in the realism department..
Helicopter cockpit is covered with clear plastic that allows clos inspection of the interior..
As an added bonus a highly detailed police motorcycle and an extr officer are included for the ultimate in diorama authenticity..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

Specs

Scale: 1/48
Length: 5-1/4" (13.9cm) (approximately)
Width: 1-1/4" (3.1cm) (approximately)
Height: 2-1/2" (6.1cm) (approximately)

Includes

One 1/48 Plastic Hughes 500D Police Helicopter

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (tes3501) (tes3502) (pls00002) (tam87012) or glue (hlc107)
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sprue Cutter (HCAR0630) (tes8940) (exl55594)
Modeling Knife (tes50627c) (xacx3201) (exl16001)
File or Emery Board
Scissors (xur9180et) (tam74068) (tam74031) (exl55611)
Tweezers (tam74003) (exl30416) (tes50632c)
Water for Decals
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
Adult Supervision

Testors Plastic Cement Tube 5/8 oz Plastic Model Cement #3501

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40 ml Plastic Model Cement #87038

Testors Model Master FS Interior Green (FS 34151) Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1715

Tamiya High Finish Pointed Paint Brush Ultra Fine Synthetic #87048

Paasche Airbrush Cleaning Kit, 7 pcs

Testors Model Master Wood 1/2 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1735

Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS14 Black 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #85014

Testors Aircraft Finishing Set Hobby and Model Paint Set #9121

Tamiya Acrylic/Poly Thinner X20A 8.5 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81040

Testors Model Master Spray Dark Sea Blue 15042 3 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1917

Plastruct Rectangle Strip Styrene .020x.060x10 (10)

Pacer Zip Kicker Pump 2 oz CA Super Glue Accelerator #pt715

Testors Model Master Spray Flat Black 37038 3 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1949

Zona Large & Small PLASTIC C-CLAMPS

Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS54 Light Met Blue 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #85054

Vallejo Basic Model Paint Set/Plastic Storage Case (72 Colors & Brushes) Hobby and Model Paint #70172

Plastruct MS-208 Rect Strip,.020x.080 (10)

Plastruct Strip Stock Styrene .020 (5)

Tamiya Acrylic Mini X18 Semi-Gloss Black 1/3 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81518

Testors Auto Detail Paint Set Hobby and Model Paint Set #9120

Testors Model Master Spray Light Sea Gray 36307 3 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1926

Testors Silver Metallic 1/4 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1146tt

Testors Model Master Flat White 37875 1/2 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1768

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Plastruct Open Web Truss Styrene 1/4 (2)

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40ml (Quick-Setting) Plastic Model Cement #87182

Testors Clear Parts Cement 1 oz Carded Plastic Model Cement #3515ct

Flex-I-File MICRO BRUSHES S Fine 25pak Wht

Tamiya Surface Primer L White Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #87044

Plastruct White Sheet Styrene .030 (5) Model Scratch Building Plastic Sheet #91103

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Testors Model Master Olive Drab 34087 1/2 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1711

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Product Rank

#10 in Plastic Model Helicopters

#162 in Plastic Model Airplanes

#1,474 in Plastic Models

Reviews

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"Nice"

calaron (Salol, MN)

Any model where you get to build a helicopter And a motorcycle has got to be a good kit. and the price was right.

"Not a great model."

jbcapra

Not very well detailed model, looks like the it will be easy to assemble, definitely more for a beginner. But the price makes it acceptable. :)

"fun build"

Remington1858 (Colorado)

Fun little build. i personally found the decals not great quality. Motorcycle will test your steadiness painting. had a little issue with one of the doors.easily taken care of.

Markings

One Decal Sheet with Markings for One Aircraft
1: Hughes 500D Highway Patrol Police Helicopter
Airframe Colors: 1: Black
Detail Colors: White, Clear Red, Flat Black, Red, Clear Blue, Burnt Iron, Orange, Bright Blue, Silver, Gold, Sky, Flesh, Wood Brown, Light Khaki, Yellow, Blue