Imagine a massive transporter helicopter undergoing testing by the United States Air Force and Army with the aim to put it into full production.
There was only one problem-the second test of the prototype resulted in a crash.
If successful the H-16 Transporter Helicopter would have had the distinction of being the world’s largest aircraft of its type.
It weighted twice as much as any helicopter in service and if produced would have been a long-range rescue helicopter with a huge load capacity.
It would have carried 40 troops, 32 patients or 3 Jeeps. The fuselage measured close to 78 feet long with a combined rotor span of a 134 feet and gross weight of 15 tons.
The second test aircraft crashed killing two passengers-the project was canceled.
The H-16 had a faster cruising speed than any other helicopter in service. It had a gross weight in excess of 15 tons.
Measuring 1/96 Scale the Atlantis Model Co.’s H-16 Transporter Helicopter model kit recreates the legendary helicopter in perfect detail.
Seven part trees come in the set with an additional pivoting swivel display base. Parts are gun-metal gray and clear.
At 9.75 inches long the H-16 model kit is ideal for a Level 2 model kit maker.
Made in U.S.A. the kit comes in a sturdy slip-lid box decorated with a H-16 painting on its top and three sides.
Model pieces are easily identified using the numbers on the part trees that correspond to the easy-to-understand assembly instructions sheet.
All parts are sharp and crisp with no rough edges or gaps and with very little flashing to trim the model kits fits together easily and snugly with no gaps.
I recommend using tweezers or a stand pup multi-clamp stand to glue pieces together. Carefully apply glue until it is slightly tacky and then carefully press pieces together.
Don't use too much glue to avoid oozing and clean-up. Take you time, never rush when making a model kit.
Included with the model kit are pilots, movable double rotors, a cargo bay that opens and the box art is perfect for framing.
A full sheet of decals is included as is a special trading card.
Both novice model kit makers and those with more advanced model-making skills are sure to enjoy assembling this model.
A short history of H-16 is included on one of the box’s side panels as well as in the instructions sheet. A side panel paint guide is also included.
Search on the internet for color reference photos for correct paint application. The model's box painting is also a perfect color reference.
With a bit of patience, some glue, paint and decals the H-16 Transporter model kit is sure to be a welcome addition to any model-maker’s collection.
Atlantis Models Co. is preserving the past while building for the future.
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