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Helo question
Posted by navypitsnipe on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:11 AM
  has anybody built the testors MH-68A or the trumpeter HH-65A? i've looked into getting both of these kits and would like to know how well they build, as well as how accurate they are. Thanks
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Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:30 AM
Check your e-mailBig Smile [:D]

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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:40 AM

Testors has an MH-68 kit!?!?  Please tell me its in 48th!

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Posted by navypitsnipe on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:45 AM
yep it is
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 11, 2006 3:04 PM

Power is out there and i don't know about it? No shit? Don't get me started!

 

I've searched the web, and all i got was a testors MH-68A quick build metal...

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Posted by grandadjohn on Sunday, June 11, 2006 4:33 PM
Seen it on the shelf, not that great of a kit. It is a quick build metal kit
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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, June 11, 2006 4:38 PM
Oh...yuk... Disapprove [V] I was gettin all excited. 
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Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, June 11, 2006 5:04 PM
Gramps is not only correct in the "seen it" category,  I have it, (Violating my own rule against diecast I knowDunce [D)])
It is not a quick build! You will require four arms and the patience of the pope to get it together.
BUT. . .up on the shelf it looks pretty cool, like the HH65 used to look when she was whiteBoohoo [BH].

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 12, 2006 3:54 AM

About the Trumpeter HH-65:

The Trumpeter kit is based on the SA365N, that actually has a smaller fenestron. The HH-65 has a newer, bigger Fenestron. The other important difference between the HH-65 and the Dauphin that's subject of the Trumpeter kit is the engine-housing: the housing on the HH-65 has a different shape.

Interior detail on the Trumpeter kit is minimal. I have built several of them. They go together pretty well, but I have mixed feelings seeing it on my shelf: somehow the thing just doesn't seem to "sit right" on its wheels and the frontal part (windscreen and pilot doors) seem too wide to me. One the other hand: it's the only AS365N available in 1:48, so I'm glad it is here. 

 

Good Luck!

Gertjan

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