ya-gabor Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Hope some luckyone will take a closer look at Mi-24 set during this weekend at E Day and post some photos of the photoetch. The question is still the same as above: Looking at the options for the kit, there are both Mi-24D and Mi-24V versions on the decal sheet. Is it possible to build a D version from it??? Are there parts and details of the D version included including the distinct Falanga missile rails??? Best regards Gabor Edited September 23, 2016 by ya-gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hockey Propellers Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Here's my Mi-Hind from Hasegawa but because there is no main rotor and turbine tilt, I ask if the Zvezda kit comes with such tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Tiger Velorex: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollie Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 5 hours ago, ya-gabor said: Hope some luckyone will take a closer look at Mi-24 set during this weekend at E Day and post some photos of the photoetch. The question is still the same as above: Looking at the options for the kit, there are both Mi-24D and Mi-24V versions on the decal sheet. Is it possible to build a D version from it??? Are there parts and details of the D version included including the distinct Falanga missile rails??? Best regards Gabor As said earlier somewhere (but I don't recall where), there will be a sprue from the Zvezda Mi-24A in the box containing the Falanga missiles and rails. There is also a resin part with the D nose sensors. Anyway, will try to take some pics tomorrow, if I don't get caught up in the stampede when the show opens..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 6 hours ago, Pollie said: Anyway, will try to take some pics tomorrow, if I don't get caught up in the stampede when the show opens..... Pollie, Have fun! And feel the envy of many including me!!! Best regards Gabor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 23 hours ago, AlbertoYagi said: Here's my Mi-Hind from Hasegawa but because there is no main rotor and turbine tilt, I ask if the Zvezda kit comes with such tilt. It's not just the rotor head that is tilted, the whole main fuselage from the cabin floor upwards, and aft of the cockpit section is tilted to stb'd by 2.5 degrees. As everything attached to it, including the stub wings, tailboom, horizontal and vertical stabilisors is also tilted it makes for a distinctive 'leaning' appearance. I haven't got this kit, but I believe from looking at sprue shots (especially the bulkhead) that the Zvezda kit has this feature. Hind fuselage lean - not my pic by James Thomas, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hockey Propellers Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 4 hours ago, 71chally said: It's not just the rotor head that is tilted, the whole main fuselage from the cabin floor upwards, and aft of the cockpit section is tilted to stb'd by 2.5 degrees. As everything attached to it, including the stub wings, tailboom, horizontal and vertical stabilisors is also tilted it makes for a distinctive 'leaning' appearance. I haven't got this kit, but I believe from looking at sprue shots (especially the bulkhead) that the Zvezda kit has this feature. Hind fuselage lean - not my pic by James Thomas, on Flickr I certainly certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The Zvezda kit is the best you will find on the market. Having meet with the Zvezda designer and seen the original Mil bluprints from which the kit was designed it has the features of the real helicopter. The forward fuselage tilt is just one of the peculiarities of the Hind reproduced in the kit. Best regards Gabor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakor Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 It's all clear now - you can make one D and one V. https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/mi-24-in-czech-and-czechoslovak-service-dual-combo-1-72.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakor Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 4 hours ago, 71chally said: It's not just the rotor head that is tilted, the whole main fuselage from the cabin floor upwards, and aft of the cockpit section is tilted to stb'd by 2.5 degrees. As everything attached to it, including the stub wings, tailboom, horizontal and vertical stabilisors is also tilted it makes for a distinctive 'leaning' appearance. I haven't got this kit, but I believe from looking at sprue shots (especially the bulkhead) that the Zvezda kit has this feature. You're right, It's the only 1/72 Hind that have this feature. Here is the rear wall of the cargo compartment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 So we also get an extra Mi-24A forward fuselage too. I am sure later rather than sooner the extra resin bits and the photoetch will be available separately too so one can make a D version from a standard Zvezda Hind kit. Just in case I still have an excellent set of PP Models Falanga rails. Best regards Gabor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 wow! seems like an impressive kit! to the package designers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks for the confirmation stakor, nice pic. Are we saying that there will be an A type cockpit in this new Eduard D/E boxing? If so that is great news. Wishlist now is for all of this in 48th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 A type sprue is only for parts needed for D version. A-type square canopy is not included, BTW: aftermarket resin UB-32 rocked pods (helicopter type with lightened curved back) https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/ub-32a-24-rocket-pods-for-mi-24-1-72.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Today in Prague. Mr. Jaroslav Špaček: Velorex trike (and Eduard CEO with microphone) All 200 pieces of Hind kit sold out in one hour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hockey Propellers Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Definetly a must have. A truely conosseiurs kit of the Mi Hind. Two questions: 1 How many helicopters are included in the kit? 2 Can I order them through here or your website and have delivery to Japan? Regards, Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I guess I picked a bad year to quit buying Hinds. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 4 hours ago, AlbertoYagi said: 1 How many helicopters are included in the kit? You can build two kits from it (and have a little extra Mi-24A parts to play around with) 4 hours ago, AlbertoYagi said: 2 Can I order them through here or your website and have delivery to Japan? The kit will be available from October and I think you will be able to buy it directly from Eduards shop. Have no idea about other distributors. The sale of the kit at the E Day was only a presale opportunity for the visitors to the show. Based on Eduards information they sold out the first 200 pieces on Saturday morning in about an hour but will repsupply for todays show. The special interest could be due to the fact that it has a strong Czech "flavour" to it with the special big decal sheet and the book on Czech Mi-24's. I know in May Eduard sold out of the Czech MiG-21MF limited edition (1500 pieces) kit in about three weeks. Best regards Gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 12 hours ago, AlbertoYagi said: Definetly a must have. A truely conosseiurs kit of the Mi Hind. 2 Can I order them through here or your website and have delivery to Japan? Regards, Alberto Hi, i know Japan market is very importatnt for Eduard company. They opened Japanese website https://www.eduard.com/jp/ and big part of their production is distributed in Asia by Hobby Link Japan / Beaver Corporation. Regards Lukas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Yes , the zvezda kit has the noticeable fuselage tilt . I know as I have built this kit. It is precisely this tilt that will make assembly a difficult task . The fit is far from perfect when it comes to lining up the two fuselage pieces (which is surprising because everything until then fits nicely ) and you will be at a loss how and where to sand . I cannot stress this enough but this kit has zero tolerance for error. Even with everything perfect , you will have to sand and grind but still , make sure that your cockpit and cabin assembly is spot on . Also if you intend to model the engine covers closed , that will require what I felt was considerable expertise . I modeled mine open so this was not a challenge. Slight mismatch oblivious to naked eye have magnified implications at later steps. The canopy sections fit nicely , required very light sanding here and there . In Indian Air Force scheme , with eduard etch for cockpit - Edited September 25, 2016 by Basuroy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Spacek Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Good morning, I am sorry, gentleman, that I did not respond sooner, but I was really busy with my work (flying HEMS with EC-135 /not a real helicopter, but a plastic toy/) and some other stuff. So you know already, there are two models - you can bulit one D plus one V/35 or two V/35. You can bulit also HInd with British roundels, which is not "What-If"... To avoid troubles with fitting cockpit section with fuselage, I recommend to glue left and right halves of the fuselage firstly and then fit "inside stuff" to one of the halves. It works, believe me. Actually I do it all the time when there is such design... I found few little mistakes in the instructions sheet, which was really prepared just before releasing and there was no chance to correct it. These are really just minor things and I will inform you soon about correction. Regarding ordering. Please, hurry up - 1100 models were already bought by different dealers around the world and I estimate about 300 were sold at e-day. So I think only about 100 is left at Eduard stock! I hope you will like your model. I would like to thanks all Eduard people involved in preparation of this boxing! Normal modeller cannot imagine, how much effort it took... Edited September 26, 2016 by Jaroslav Spacek 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollie Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The model represent excellent value for money. A real must have in my opinion. The book is extremely nice too, mine was even signed by the author on saturday :-) This was my fifth Eday and although it is more than 750 km one way I will be there in 2017 for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 In-box review: http://www.detailscaleview.com/2016/09/eduard-172-hind-2116-review.html & video review: V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollie Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 And.....sold out at the Eduard webshop. That's 1500 kits in just four days. Not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Looks a superb package. Would there be any chance of a 48th version, or do Eduard not create complete new kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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