The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show many ...The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969.
The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show many times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. One of the most nimble helicopters in service today is the Hughes Model 500.
This machine is a development of the U. S. Army's OH-6A Cayuse which proved so valuable as an observation and attack helicopter in the Vietnam war.
The Model 500 is modified with a T type tail and a five-blade rotor for more quiet operation. The spritely defender can be adapted to handle almost any task.