MD500 Civilian Configuration Conversion Kit – 1/35 (Dragon MD530G #3526)

This conversion set adapts the Dragon DML MD530G kit (#3526) to a civilian MD500 configuration. It replaces military-specific details with components suited to utility, law enforcement and private-sector operations, allowing a structurally accurate non-military build.

Designed specifically around Dragon MD530G tooling, the set integrates with the base kit while refining cockpit layout, landing gear configuration and external fittings appropriate to civilian service.

Kit Contents

Airframe & External Components

• Tall-leg landing skids

• Inlet barrier filters

• Four-blade tail rotor

• Boarding steps

• Lifting hook

• Bear paw skid attachments (snow operations)

• Multiple aerial base options

Cockpit & Interior Components

• Civilian-configured front seats

• Civilian rear seating

• Updated instrument console

• Pedals and cyclic controls

• Modified lifter cyclic joystick

The MD500 series evolved from the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse and has been widely adopted in civilian roles worldwide. Known for agility, reliability and compact dimensions, the platform is commonly used for law enforcement, utility work, aerial survey, training and private operations. Civilian variants differ from military configurations in cockpit layout, seating arrangements and mission equipment fit.

This conversion enables representation of those civilian adaptations while maintaining structural accuracy.

Diorama ideas

• Civilian utility helicopter builds

• Law enforcement configurations

• Training or private operator subjects

• Snow or remote-environment operations