This is a new kit from the manufacturer and only the second time this helicopter has been injection moulded in this scale. It is thickly moulded on two sprues of almost 'emerald' green plastic together with a single sprue. The surfaee of the fuselage is surprisingly cleanly moulded with just the right amount of raised and engraved detail on it. All the parts are substantially attached to the sprues and need to be cleaned up at the joint after removal, and most of them have a little bit of flash and mould line as well. Most of the transparent parts are quite thick and therefore aren't the clearest you'll see, hut they are adequate. The main nose glazing has a good profile and fortunately is the most transparent. The instruction sheet consists of a single A4 sheet folded into a 4-page A5 booklet. There's a mini - history of the type, and a sprue and decal sheet plan on one page. There are two pages of exploded-view assembly drawings, including extra information about their interior painting and subtle differences between the two versions offered. The fourth and final page shows the exterior paint schemes and decal placement. Because overall construction is so simple, the instructions are more than adequate and quite well drawn.
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