The First Littlebird - 1/35th AH-6C

[John Irwin]

Old build of mine, converted from the Dragon AH-6J.   One of the first "Littlebirds" to fly with the 160th SOAR (Nightstalkers).

 

 

[James H]

What a great build? Can you tell me any more about this kit? I quite fancy building one of these.

[John Irwin]

What a great build? Can you tell me any more about this kit? I quite fancy building one of these.

 

Thanks James.   There is an extensive build log here:

 

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=188856&st=0

 

If the mods don't allow cross-posting, just let me know and I'll delete the link.

 

The short story is that the base kit is the Dragon AH-6J Littlebird, with the exhaust supresors and a few bits donated from the Dragon MD500 Israeli Defender version.   7-shot rocket pod came from an OH-58 kit, decals are from Cobra Company, most of the PE is from the Eduard OH-6A kit, minigun is from Werner's Wings, all the antennas and interior bits are scratchbuilt.      The entire project took nearly a year.   Recieved lots of useful info on this particular helo from the pilot who used to fly it.  He was one of the original members of the Nightstalkers.    

[James H]

No, please post the link John. We have no issue with cross-posting

[John Irwin]

No, please post the link John. We have no issue with cross-posting

 

Sorry, I forgot to post it in the initial message.  Here you go:

 

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=188856&st=0

 

I corrected my first post as well.

 

Regards,

 

John

[James H]

That's a great build topic. I've bookmarked to read properly later. I quite like the Vietnam and Korean War era helos. This and the Bell H-13 are very cool machines.

 

Thanks for sharing.

[RalphSarc]

I served with the 40th ARRS at NKP Thailand flying HH53 Super Jolly Green Giants and just ordered a 1/48th scale HH53 via eBay along with a JU88A-4. Look forward to building both.

 

Ralph

[Steve Scanlon]

Looks great.