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AH-6 Little Bird Help
mattheww
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New South Wales, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 06:10 PM UTC
I am detailing up a Dragon AH-6 and was wondering what photo etch harness buckles I should use. Just the buckles, I will do the belts myself.
HeavyArty
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 01:03 AM UTC
Pretty much any helo buckles will work. I don't think there is a set specifically for the Littlebirds, but any Huey set will do. The buckles are the standard helo-style with a leather rectangle and the snap-type buckle on top of it. I made my own on a MedEvac huey.




Hope that helps.
sneakypete
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Armed Forces Pacific, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 07:38 AM UTC
Pg 84 of Night Stalker published by Military Power shows the buckle on the "Little Bird". Its the rotary version like on the Blackhawk. The buckle for the cockpit is like the one pictured with another strap that goes between the legs. Its a 5 point harness system. Best of luck on the model.

-Dan

HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 08:31 AM UTC
Guess it depends on the version or the last time it was upgraded. Either way is correct.
mattheww
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New South Wales, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 12:55 PM UTC
Thanks guys will keep you posted on the build. Fairly new to modeling so any help would be good.
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