Eduard AH-1Z Interior (49957 for Kitty Hawk)

[Mike]

AH-1Z Interior (49957 for Kitty Hawk)

1:48 Eduard

 

 

The latest variant of the aged Bell Cobra was given the name Cobra, and we reviewed the kit when it was released around four years ago here.  I haven't got a clue why this set is being released now, but as it's here, let's have a look.  As usual with Eduard's Photo-Etch (PE) and Mask sets, they arrive in a flat resealable package, with a white backing card protecting the contents and the instructions that are sandwiched between.

 

Inside is a single fret of nickel-plated and printed PE, which is mostly used in the improvement of the instrument panels that are laid out in front of both crew of the aircraft.  The moulded-in details must be removed first, and then the new parts can go in, replicating the screens and oceans of knobs and dials that sit in front of the crew.  Even the smaller banks of switches on the tops of the panels under the coaming are supplied, and the crew's control sticks are also decked out with small detailed button layouts.  The rest of the parts are riveted skins for the cockpit footwells, pre-painted seatbelts for both crew members, and four grab-handles within the fixed top section of the canopy, plus a few small instruments missing from the kit.

 

 

Review sample courtesy of

[Paul Bradley]

Ooh, just the thing for my upcoming build!