Seen the back cover of FSM (H-53 fans)?

Here are the details of Academy's MH-53E:

http://www.academy.co.kr/eng/ssCartimate/itemDetail.jsp?cid=11&iid=389&orderBy=iid%20DESC&imgMode=N#

HTH

William

Looking at the images of the model it still looks as if they did not mold rivets on it. I wonder why they are leaving off that critical detail. Bummer, but she is still a beautiful model.

Charlie

Yeah, I love 53's.  I knew this one was coming because I built the CH-53E kit.  The fuselage has cut outs for the enlarged MH sponsons.  That was a big clue.  For Your Info, On the real deal, CH-53E sponsons are desinged to be changed out with MH-53E sponsons.  I don't think it's ever been done.  I wonder if the kit is going to include a mine sled. 

Semper Fi,

Chris

Chris,

What would they do about the side windows if they changed out sponsons?  I haven't been around a MH in many moons and at the time didn't look inside.  If Academy does include a mine sled (which they better since the rear-view mirror looks like it's there) I'm already thinking about how to reinforce the sled tow cable to support the weight of the helo in a diorama.  That, plus a resin (or whatever) water base is going to be huge!

Anyone have an idea when the release date will be?