Dragon AH-6J Little Bird REISSUED

What is Dragon's address?? Let's bombard them with letters, phone calls, e-mails, and maybe they will get the hint that there are famished multitudes out there just waiting for this! Dragon, think of all that money in the pockets of the modeler's above, just waiting too go to your bank account! You could make a fortune, and maybe end up on Donald Trumps TV show!

Rob Savage

This little sucker's turned into the Holy Grail of plastic choppers hasn't it?

I gave Squadron a shot this morning. It's a good price, they've got a good reputation and I wanted two of 'em anyway. I should have an update on this very, very soon.

*WHOA* - I'm typing this on my lunch break and we just got "boomed* by an F/A-22 up from Dobbins. Today's was an especially loud one!

Looks like I have some begging to do when I get home.

"I know I already ordered one, but I don't know if it'll ever get here, can't I please, please just order this one, too?"

How does that sound?

Ahah..

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=DR3527

thanks for this grandadjohn, what do we know about this anyone? Can their stock be confirmed or is this another false reading?

..the dizzying highs.. the crushing lows..

Neil.

For those interested, I saw the Little Bird on Squadron's website tonight.
John
helicopter's don't fly, they beat the air into submission

QUOTE: Originally posted by LemonJello When are you building the additional wing to your house to display this mass of plastic helos?

Yup, definitely have to put up more shelves. The quest for space continues.

QUOTE: Originally posted by HeavyArty QUOTE: And hey, what about the MH-60L DAP? Actually plan on building the AH-60 DAP into an MH-60K. All are in 1/35.

...and if a 1/35 scale Chinook were to ever see the light of day?

When are you building the additional wing to your house to display this mass of plastic helos?

QUOTE: And hey, what about the MH-60L DAP?

Actually plan on building the AH-60 DAP into an MH-60K. All are in 1/35.

Yeah, well done.
I couldn't believe it when the search came back with a result, I couldn't believe either that it had been up for 14hrs without anyone buying it, and I couldn't believe that no matter which way I tried I just plain couldn't afford it.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tread As the old saying goes...."...and sometime's the Bear eat's you".

Neil.

Ah, no need to apologize. Early bird gets the Bird.

And hey, what about the MH-60L DAP?

Sorry guys. But thanks for the kind words. Now I have all the necessary models to do a proper 160th SOAR display, MH-6, AH-6J, MH-60K. All still in their boxes, but someday they will get done.

Oh man, am I off right now. I was on eBay not more than 48 hours ago searching for one and that didn't come up! I even have that seller on my favorites list and still - nada

But, I'm glad you got it HeavyArty. Congrats!

Man, it's tempting, but I'm still waiting on the one I ordered from Roll Models. I'm cultivating patience, I guess. There were some other things listed by Sprue Bros I saw from that link, but the prices seemed a little high to me, but then again, it was on ebay.

That is the kit I really want, though. I hope it goes to a good home.

Edited: Man. HeavyArty beat me to it, and posted faster, too. No big deal, at least we know it'll get done up right in his hands.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Little Bird http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2587&item=5924340411&rd=1 This absolutely HAD to come at the end of the month when I have no money to spare, didn't it... Someone please give it a good home. (Or buy it for me) Neil.

Sorry to all!! I snatched it up for $18.50 (still cheaper , including shipping, than most internet stores)!!! I couldn't let it get away, especially at that price. I believe Sprue Bros was one of the ones whom everyone was waiting on to get them in. Hopefully they will have more in stock.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2587&item=5924340411&rd=1

This absolutely HAD to come at the end of the month when I have no money to spare, didn't it...

Someone please give it a good home. (Or buy it for me)

Neil.

Well guys, I've got the gear. Just give me some Intel so I can mission plan this little trip and I'm in there.
Are you guys up on your FRIES Quals?

QUOTE: Originally posted by LemonJello Man! I was hoping that someone had gotten a delivery. Rats! I'm still waiting, and I refuse to give up on this one. Of course, maybe I need to pay Roll Models a visit...Let's see, breaching charge, flashbangs, flex cuffs...I think I'm ready.

Buddy, give me a flashbang, tazer and I'll be right there beside you

Man! I was hoping that someone had gotten a delivery. Rats! I'm still waiting, and I refuse to give up on this one. Of course, maybe I need to pay Roll Models a visit...Let's see, breaching charge, flashbangs, flex cuffs...I think I'm ready.

Great Model's site says that they have the 500 Defender (kit number DR3525) in stock. I started the 500 to MH-6 conversion a while back, but it's on hold while I work on the Blackhawk group build.

Right now I'm entertaining the notion of applying some of the Cobra details to Dragon's 530G Gunship as a "what-if" next-gen scout H-6 to replace the canceled RAH-66

Built this kit when it was first issued (along with the OH-6A,) nice kit but would like to build again. Would use the Cobra Company conversion for either version since the kit doesn't come with a FLIR turret.
Any one interested in doing an unusual conversion of an EGG, how about an EH-6B (US Army conversion of any OH-6A into a NOTAR) or a true NOTAR (US Army tested 2.) They were never used operationally, since they were found to be underpowered. Same problem the Phoenix PD has found using them. Phoenix received the first 7 off the line from M-D.
John
Helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission

Thanks for the info Trigger74, I had thought of just making up the 1:48 kit but I really want to do the cobra MELB conversion. I did look at using the MD 500 but to be honest I've had as much trouble finding the kit as the AH-6J, maybe I could find one but you know how it is when you have your heart set on the Little Bird..

As I write this, I have found on the net a place in England that has both the MD 500 and the AH-6J listed in its stock. Tommorrow I will ring them and check, I will post if they have them available - but don't hold your breath.

Thanks again,
Neil.

Howdy Neil, welcome to the forums. Nice screen name.

Ah, the saga of the AH-6J...

So you're waiting for a Little Bird too huh? Well the line forms here and goes around the block twice! We've been hearing rumors for months (at least) about this kit being reissued and so far that's all they've been - rumors. The closest thing to official word is you can find a 1/35 Little Bird kit listed on Dragon's website, but that's about it.

Right now I'm waiting on Great Models (www.greatmodels.com) to fill my order, and LemonJello's waiting on Roll Models for the same. We've both been told 2-3 weeks, but that was at least month ago. I talked to him about a week or so ago and he hasn't heard anything else and neither have I. I know Salbando's been searching for one since last year at least. Rest assured, there will be a whole new thread lit up like a Christmas tree when this sucker is actually released and someone get their hands on one! (Yard sales don't count!)

Now, if you can't wait and you don't mind performing some minor surgery, there is a 1/48 (Academy?) MH-6 and a 1/72 Tamiya AH-6 "Night Fox" out there, but both need a little work to make them proper Little Birds. plus side is, it'll be easier to display them next to your MH-60L, MH-60K and MH-47 kits. I've got the 1/48 kit and it's small. I can only imagine how tiny the 1/72 scale kit is! You can also order a MH-6 MELB conversion from Cobra Company (http://www.cobracompany.com/35003.htm) to convert the 1/35 Dragon Hughes 500 Defender to an MH-6. The conversion was intened for the AH-6J kit, but works fine on the Defender (has interior and exterior details). You may have to add some antennae and a box under the exhaust pipe, but that's about it. Cobra Company also sells OD decals for SOAR birds in all three scales.

And don't worry too much about bumping up this thread. People will probably see my name beside it on the main menu now that I've answered your question, and think I got my hands on one and that I'm dropping the bomb here (Sorry, false alarm everyone), so I'll take the heat for it. We need to re-title the thread actually if that's possible...

Firstly, hello to everyone - this is my first post.

Secondly, apologies for bumping such an old thread, but it saves me starting a new almost identical one.
Does anyone have an update on the status of this model, either as a reissue or restock? I know this is a perrenial question and one you're probably tired of answering, but as my name suggests, it's my fave helicopter and I have been after this kit for so long...
Any news would be great,
Thanks
Neil.

That's who I ordered from. The website says it'll take 3-4 weeks for it to be filled once the order is placed. So, I'm at week 3 right now, maybe something will arrive by the end of this week, or maybe early next week. Who knows?

Did anyone have any luck with Roll Models ?

Nothing yet. Haven't seen the payment hit the checking account yet, so it's still in the process of being filled, I guess. I've still got a couple more weeks before I really start to get anxious. Here's to hoping I get a suprise from the UPS guy soon.

Keep the update coming, one of us is bound to get one sooner or later.

Just wanted to give ya'll a status update - no joy on my Killer Egg order so far. I followed up a week ago and was told "a few more days"

LJ - how's your's looking?

Thanks for the heads up, I was just about to hit them up for one, guess the search will continue. I hope to get one of these killer eggs soon...

Hmm. Ordered the AH-6J and the DML MP5 set this a.m. and the MP5 shows one ordered, available and In Stock. The Little Bird shows one ordered, but 0 available and the status is "Searching For/Reissue."

In other words, hang tight - This ain't quite set in stone yet so ya'll keep your fingers crossed. I'll let you know if and when that changes.

And Aaron, thanks again for the tip off buddy