Army helo kit ID please

[Jantrix]

I found this at work. Aside from a broken skid, it's in very good shape. Obviously missing the tail rotor and associated flaps/thingee's.

Can anyone ID this kit so that might hunt up the needed parts to complete it. It is very well done, with no flaws in the glass. Some nice detail paining and drybrushing. It would be a shame to not see it completed again.

Any help would be appreciated.

[george 53]

It's called a Kiowa, Light attack and obsv. helo. Sorry, it was a but after my time if I recall.

Edited December 6, 2013 by george 53

[Repstock]

It's an OH-58 Kiowa. A D model or newer. The D model is when they went from 2 blade main rotor to 4 blade.

[Exotics_Builder]

Sorry can't help, but I think you might also be looking for the kit manufacturer? Is that a 1/72 scale (based on pen next to it)? If you have scale, Squadron hobby online catalog might lead you to possible kits.

[Jantrix]

Yes I'm looking for the kit manufacturer. I don't build military so I've no idea of scale.

[Erik Smith]

Italeri 1/72, it looks like.

INFO

Edited December 6, 2013 by Erik Smith

[Chief Joseph]

Rob, that's an Academy/MRC 1/35 OH-58D. It's the "Thugs" issue.

http://esm.wikia.com/wiki/MRC_1/35_Bell_OH-58D_Kiowa

My buddy Floyd Werner Jr used to fly them and between the two of us, we produced some aftermarket resin and decals for that model.

[Jantrix]

Hmm................at 10.5 inches long it seems small for 1/35 scale.

[Aaronw]

It is a small helicopter. I've got the 1/72 scale Italeri OH-58D and it is only about 5" long nose to tail.

Edited December 6, 2013 by Aaronw

[DPink]

I believe standard armament was two Browning M2 .50 machine guns and two rocket pods attached to small wings on the side. If I get the chance I'll ask my shop teacher. He flew these for 10 or so years with the army in the late 80s and early 90s