while its labeled as a k version its instructions only explain how to make the l version the model is good for the l version bur horrible for the k

This kit has way to many issues. To start with Italeri no longer molds the correct K nose (part E25) in the kit. Spent two weeks searching for someone with the part. I actually used the nose from a Mincraft kit because it was more accurate than the Italeri nose as well. Many found out their kit did not include it. The instructions are good if you want to build the L version but very inaccurate if you want a K version. Other issues with the kit are the minigun is not included, there is no interior panels to cover the section where the main landing gear goes into fuselage, The fit of the pilots door is way off (left mine open), the fit of the clear parts around cockpit do not fit well. The instruction are fine (for the L version). The kit decals are only the light gray scheme which was used for only a short time. I used Warner's Wings decals for the 160th. Once the many issues are taken care of it does present well. If you buy this kit be prepared to do a lot of work to make it a K version.

This kit I have built multiple times and I can tell you this kit builds into a nice model. There are extra parts included in the kit allow for either an army Blackhawk or an Air Force Pavehawk. The only gripe I had was that there are no mini guns included to give it the armament you normally see on these birds. Otherwise a great fairly easy kid for the average modeler