KittyHawk at long last produces a SeaHawk version of the BlackHawk kit that they produce. This is the SH-60B version with other SeaHawk variations also being released at the same time. The box is noticeably big and stuffed full of plastic sprues and includes most of the parts that are for the other variants, so you have a lot for you spares box remaining when the kit is completed.
In the box is:
While you get 11 runners, you also get plenty of unused (spare) parts that are for the other variants of this helicopter. All the runners are extremely well molded with very little flash and fine detail. Although I did find three parts that were not fully molded and had to do filling and scratch building parts to complete these. The decals allow you to finish the aircraft in 6 extremely colorful versions.
First is the construction of the cockpit and interior compartment stage 1 to 5, which is superbly detailed and the Photo Etch helps improve the very impressive interior when complete. The decals are excellent and set perfectly. There are only seat belts provided for the front two seats so the rest you will have to make or buy aftermarket.
At Stage 1 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 2 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 3 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 4 no issues
At Stage 5 these are the things you should note.
Next is the construction of the engines stage 6 to 8, which provide for two very well detailed engines.
At Stage 6 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 7 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 8 these are the things you should note-
Next is the construction of the Rota head.
At Stage 9 these are the things you should note-
Next at stage 10 and 11 the upper engine bays and structure is assembled.
At Stage 10 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 11 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 12 is the assembly of the Rota blades and this is easy.
Next is the construction of the fuselage stage 13 to 18.
At Stage 12 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 13 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 14 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 15 had no issues to note.
At Stage 16 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 17 these are the things you should note-
At Stage 18 had no issues.
Next the tail and final fuselage assembly at stages 19, 20, 21 and 22.
Stage 19 had no issues.
Stage 20 had only one issue with my kit with another incorrectly molded Part # HF67.
Stage 22 had no issues.
Stage 23 is for stowing the folded blades which I did not select to do.
Stage 24 is the assembly of the weapons with no issue, I only assembled one of each as that is what I installed.
I decided to do the markings on page 14 for the HSL-42 Battle Cats. It was the one from the box art and I love the tiger strip design. The paint and finishing was easy and the decals were excellent to settle down perfectly as these were my real concern which in the end was not a concern at all. There were just a few minor decal size issues that were easily overcome.This was a great kit, with the only real issues of a few parts which were not formed properly, and some errors in the instructions.
This was a fantastic kit and really fun to build. This is a kit I highly recommend.
Thanks go to KittyHawk for providing this kit to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it.
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