Academy Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter 1/48 Scale Model Kit

Academy Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter 1/48 Scale Model Kit brings Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter to your workbench in 1/48 scale. The Hughes 500D’s small cabin and rotor assembly make it a compact helicopter detailing project.

Planning the build

Plan cabin painting and clear-part masking before joining the fuselage. Check the landing-gear stance and rotor alignment from the front.

Working in 1/48 scale

This scale gives you space for cockpit and exterior painting while keeping many aircraft manageable on a display shelf. Think through the color and sheen of enclosed details before closing up the airframe. Check the particular subject’s size against the space you have, especially for helicopters and twin-engine aircraft.

Kit features

• 1/48th scale
• Fully engraved panel lines
• Authentic markings included
• Detailed cockpit interior; Figures included
• Paint and glue not included
• Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Item model number: 12250
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up

Painting and markings

Choose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Academy
• Subject: Hughes 500D Tow Helicopter
• Scale: 1/48
• SKU: ACD12250
• Academy kit number: 12250
• Format: Model Kit

Before starting

Check the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.

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