I am working on the MRC 1/35 one right now.

I was noticing on photos of the AH-1Ss used by Japan that they have rings on the front tips of the landing skids to tie the aircraft down when not in use, are these on all AH-1s? I can't seem to find pics of the skids on US craft.

TIA,
Dave S.

Dave, I found these. Hope they help. "Q"

the rings on the tips of the landing gear are for ground handling of the aircraft

the towbar hooks onto these

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/ah-1-pics.htm

That should help.

Thanks guys,
I just found a site that had some similar photos showing the rotor sleeve to skid connections. I was just about to post a never mind.

Hey, Matt how are the new digs coming along in Boulder?

Thanks again all,
Dave S.

Its actually just south of Colorado Springs, but all is going well. All walls are framed, roofing is on, and they should be starting plumbing and electrical this coming week. Still shooting for a mid-December cloing date. We are keeping are fingers crossed. Thanks for asking. "Q"

Oh yeah, I knew that! :-) I spent so much time there I forgot where I met you.

Dave S.