Aztec Models 1/48 MD500E-Latin Defenders
By Michael Benolkin
Review
| Date of Review | November 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aztec Models |
| Subject | McDonnell Douglas MD500E-Latin Defenders |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 4803A |
| Pros | Nice details for an MD500E |
| Cons | |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| MSRP (USD) | Out of Production |
This set (48-003A) has markings for four McDonnell Douglas MD-530 helicopters of the Mexican Air Force and Mexican Navy. (You’ll recall that the MD-530 is the outgrowth of the Hughes 500/OH-6A Cayuse). The six-page guide enclosed has nice marking guides, an operational history of the MD-530 in Mexican service and close-up photos of the subject aircraft. Unlike the two offerings above, this guide is printed in Spanish only. What is really interesting about this sheet are the stencils to represent the sliding windows inset in the aircraft doors on certain aircraft.
Conclusion
These decals rival the best sets I've ever seen out of Aeromaster, Superscale, Repliscale, or anyone else for that matter! This is a very impressive start from this company and I am looking forward to their future offerings!
For more information about this set and the other releases from Aztec Modeling Techs & Details, visit their website at http://www.aztecmodels.com/.
My sincere thanks to Aztec Modeling Techs & Details for this review sample!
