Academy Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter – Plastic Model Helicopter Kit – 1/48

USA PayPal Accounts Only!!! We do NOT ship internationally through eBay. If your PayPal account is from outside of the USA, please do NOT buy this item, as eBay will not allow you to pay for it. Description 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. 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.. Specifications 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 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 Requires Assembly Cement Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sprue Cutter (xur410a)(tes8940)(exl55594) Modeling Knife (exl16001)(xacx3627)(exl16018) File or Emery Board Scissors Tweezers Water for Decals Glue Tips or Toothpicks Cloth Adult Supervision Why Hobbylinc? All items are brand new, in original manufacturer packaging. Over 500,000 satisfied customers. Family run hobby business for over 30 years. Payment Method: We only accept PayPal. PayPal eChecks will be held until cleared. Prompt payment is appreciated. Items unpaid for within 7 days will be considered as “unpaid”. Shipping: Combined Shipping is offered for all items that are paid for at the same time through PayPal. PayPal will show you the correct Combined Shipping cost for your order. We are unable to combine orders from eBay once they have been paid for. We ship only to the United States at this time. All items are shipped to the PayPal Address of the buyer. Please verify PayPal has the appropriate shipping address for you. Items are shipped from Atlanta, GA and typically reach everywhere in the US within about one week from the day of the shipment. All items shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Territories will be shipped USPS Priority Mail. Warranty and Returns: All items carry a 12 month manufacturer’s warranty. Any unopened and unused item may be return to Hobbylinc within 30 days of receipt. Defective items may be returned to hobbylinc within 30 days, else the item must be returned to the manufacturer. Inventory: Stock is reserved once confirmed payment is received, so prompt payment is suggested. Our eBay store, as well as our main store, source items from the same warehouse. The eBay stock levels are updated daily, so the quantity available number is very accurate. If we are out of an item, due to an inventory mis-count (i.e. human error), we will attempt to acquire the item from a distributor or the manufacturer to fill your order. If we are unable to acquire the item in a timely fashion, we will contact you and offer you a full refund or the ability to backorder the item. Contact Us: Our office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Easter Standard Time, Monday through Friday. The office is closed all major holidays (USA). Please contact us through eBay Messaging . We apologize for any late reply. We try to answer all messages as quickly as possible.