Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter

This is a 1/48 Plastic Hughes 500D TOW 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 carry nearly all military equipment designed for helicopters.

Academy Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter Plastic Model Helicopter Kit 1/48 Scale-- #12250
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Features :
  • Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in tan and grey..
  • 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..
  • A unique mast-mounted sight sits atop the helicopter..
  • A very faithfully modeled TOW missle pod attaches to each side o the small craft..
  • Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..
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Spotlight Review

 
"Nice little kit"
crc1701
Very nice little kit. Good level of detail and fit.Had a little trouble with the clear parst not wanting to fit right. Not for beginners due to the small parts.

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Features

  • Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in tan and grey..
  • 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..
  • A unique mast-mounted sight sits atop the helicopter..
  • A very faithfully modeled TOW missle pod attaches to each side o the small craft..
  • Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

Specs

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

Includes

One 1/48 Plastic Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter


Requirements & Suggestions

  • Assembly
  • Cement
  • Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
  • Brushes
  • Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
  • Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
  • File or Emery Board
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Water for Decals
  • Glue Tips or Toothpicks
  • Cloth
  • Adult Supervision
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Reviews

  
 
"wdhinds1968"
wdhinds1968 (Oliver Springs Tn)
Detailed good quality has israeli decals spent just a little time exta detailing looks good

 
"Great Kit, Lots of Small Parts"
jesgonzalez895 (jesgonzalez895@gmail.com)
Good quick little kit. Picked up 2 for a weekend build. May recommend having a bit of skill or at least some really steady hands. Lots of small tiny parts.

 
"Excellent"
Matthew M. (Orofino Id)
Academy make some nice helicopter models. Id figure building one to give it a try I say it's not a bad kit for what it is. I liked the little size for a 1/48 scale. I wouldn't mind building a few more of them. There so many countries that use this helicopter. Some of these 500d's are in different color schemes Olive Green, Stealth Black and Desert camouflage to name a few. I figure painted a Kakhi Tan with brown and green blotch jungle camouflage would be kind of cool. Hughes 500D Helicopters as seen in some films and tv shows in the 1980's very cool helicopter. I recommend building this one but take your time as all Academy model aircraft you might run into minor fit problems but nothing a little sanding to make it fit right. Nice little Heli once you're done with it.

Markings

  • One Decal Sheet with Markings for Three Aircraft
  • 1: Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter - Kenya Army
  • 2: Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter - Israeli Air Force
  • 3: Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter - Paris Air Show
  • Airframe Colors
  • 1: Sandy Brown, Khaki Green
  • 2: Sandy Brown, Khaki Green
  • 3: Sandy Brown, Dark Earth
  • Detail Colors
  • Flat Black, Olive Drab, Silver, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Orange, Red, White

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