Review of Helicopter magazine issue #1

Hi everyone, it's been a very long time since I last posted. I did mention that I was going to start a new model project but that's being kept on hold. For today, I'll be doing a short review on a magazine I came across last night. It's simply titled helicopter magazine. It's pretty thin and to a certain extent flimsy. However, that's not what drew me to buy the magazine..... Here's the reason why

It comes with a die-cast model!! Before we take a more in-depth look at the model, let's take a quick look-see at the magazine. After all, I paid for both items. 

( pop quiz: if you see a fifty dollar note and a five dollar note lying on the floor, which should you pick up?.... Answer at the end of this post)

The magazine gives a brief history of the development and deployment of the Uh-60 Blackhawk in the US armed forces. It also has basic technical specifications and several paint variants of the helicopter.

I thought the seahawk variant at the bottom is quite interesting, perhaps I'll paint a variant of that on my blackhawk model one day.

Now on to the star attraction, the black hawk model.

It is a 1/72 scale pre-painted die-cast replica of the UH-60. I'll go over what I like about the model before the shortcomings. First of all, the moulding is pretty well done. I liked how the rivets were brought out on the fuselage. 

The stand holds the UH-60 well, and displays the Blackhawk on a landing approach. 

In addition, the rotor assembly can be tilted slightly forward to model flight mode ( attention to detail or production fault? You decide )

The landing gear is sturdy enough to support the blackhawk without the display base.

With regards to the shortcomings, I guess I'm nitpicking. I felt that the landing gear and mini guns look a little too plasticky (no such word but you get the idea) and could do with some paint. 

But that's all I have to complain. It's really a well put together replica. However, one thing to take note is that this is intended to be a display model and not a toy, it would not survive long under play.

Now, as a true Singaporean, I have yet the answer the most important question... How much does it cost?

Well, the first issue is going at an introductory price of $4.99 SGD. Other issues will be sold at $11.99

This is a fortnightly publication.

Overall, I would recommend this particular first issue, but I would not go for a regular subscription as not all the helicopters appeal to me. 

Let me know what are your thoughts about this review. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

(Answer to pop quiz: both)