Should be a straightforward and enjoyable kit to put together. Trumpeter's in-box packaging allowed two parts to be damaged, though happily not beyond easy repair.

I don't have a model to build yet , however, as a DOD contractor (mechanical designer for Bell Aerospace/ Textron Marine) I worked on these craft in Panama City, Florida during their testing and acceptance trials by the US Navy. I cant wait for this model to become available so I can build it. The photos provided of previous build shows me this will be a great addition to my collection. It'll be part of my story. Nostalgia right. Larry Wiley