Using the 1/72 Airfix Seasprite to create a US Navy Super Seasprite

[phat trev]

I have never really been a fan of helicopter modelling and I guess this is highlighted in me eventually getting a 1/72 Airfix Seasprite this week (even though I remember seeing this kit in the early 90's for sale in my local newsagents (loads of them as no one every got one, it was always the spitfire, stuka and DR1 which were snapped up!)

On getting one I want to create a US Navy Super Seasprite used in the mid 90's, what alterations can be done (DIY scratch building) to update the machin.

Also, what schemes might be on offer, It looks like I will have to go with a faded grey scheme.

The seasprite was also used in Vietnam so maybe there are a few interesting (twin engined) versions here? gunship? troop carrier?