AMP Sikorsky R-5/S-51 USAF Rescue Helicopter 1:48
Very nice short run style model for the experienced rotor-head ! Four decal options are included: USAF,RAAF,JGSDF [ Japanese ] & RCAF. The RCAF chopper is serial 9603 & and is noted as being in an all yellow scheme, probably rescue. This bears some research as a quick look on google shows this aircraft in an all natural metal or grey scheme & also reveals that it has been preserved in the American Helicopter Museum in Pennsylvania, USA in that scheme.
https://aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=43369
https://www.airhistory.net/photo/204101/9603
Obviously, this aircraft did serve in an all yellow scheme as LF Decals has issued a well researched decal sheet [LFMC48172] clearly showing 9603 in that livery. You will find this decal sheet also listed on our site. The roundel given in this AMP kit conforms to the roundel in the b&w image of 9603 that I include with this listing, yet that scheme does not look yellow to me. As with many long-serving machines, 9603 may have had a few changes of paint in it's service career. The image of 9601 that I have included may be close to how 9603 looked at some time in it's life.
A neat kit & a great subject. I have just listed it on our website & already I am compelled to research it further ! Fascinating stuff !
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