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1/35 - Boeing AH-64A Apache by Academy (Kangnam/Hapdong Tech plastic) - released


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MMZone from Korea, moxingfan & Model Bar from China report about a not yet officially announced 1/35th Boeing AH-64A Apache by Academy - ref.12129 

Some reliable sources say it'll be just a rebox from the old Hapdong Tech/Kangnam/IMEX kit (link).

Sources:  

http://mmzone.co.kr/mms_tool/mt_view.php?mms_db_name=mmz_forum&no=370385

http://www.moxingfans.com/new/news/2020/0327/7533.html

https://tieba.baidu.com/p/6579272654

https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/stkofi5ecsdmhaahtm1i.html

https://www.hlj.com/1-35-scale-ah-64a-apache-south-carolina-ang-acd12129

 

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Their AH-1Z is a superb kit, even more so given asking price, there was some chatter on Korean forums about Academy being given access to ROKA AH-64E, seems to be confirmed.

From AH-64A, all later Apaches are more or less easily tooled, hope also AH-64I and AH.1 down the line.

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I hope it’s a completely new tool, and not just a rebox of the IMEX/Kagnam kit (maybe just with a new sprue).  I’m a bit worried as the built up model doesn’t have things like the wire cutters on the gear legs and above the canopy, no cockpit shots, no dispensers, and the disco jammer seems a bit small.

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1 hour ago, Willi3d said:

I hope it’s a completely new tool, and not just a rebox of the IMEX/Kagnam kit (maybe just with a new sprue).  I’m a bit worried as the built up model doesn’t have things like the wire cutters on the gear legs and above the canopy, no cockpit shots, no dispensers, and the disco jammer seems a bit small.

Unfortunately, you are most likely right, totally forgot IMEX kit.

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Looks like the old Kangnam kit by the look of the sprues.

 

Shame. I'd take the 1/32 Revell/Monogram kit over the Kangnam kit. Both are a bit sparse and long in the tooth. The Kangnam AH-64A and D look off from half a mile away. 

With ROK flying the AH-64E, and the unmitigated success of their 1/35 Zulu Cobra (not to mention their excellent new tool 1/72 AH-64D/Apache AH.1), I certainly believe that a new tool 1/35 AH-64E would be a big seller for Academy. It's territory they'd have no competition in.

A man can dream... 

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4 hours ago, rom1 said:

Hi

Thanks for the update.

Hmmm...I sold my Revell expecting this one would be better...

So, which is better ? Revell or kangnam?

They both require a mountain of work to get them where they need to be, but I'd take the Revell offering anyday. The shape is better. The fit is (slightly) better. They both have their issues and are sorely lacking in detail, but the Revell one takes it for me. Luckily they're not toooo difficult to come across at a decent price. 

 

Unfortunately if you want a Longbow model, the Kangnam/Hapdong/etc. kit is the only large scale offering. I've been tempted to buy one of Revell's 1/32 -A kit with the intention of scratch building a conversion, but it's a mammoth task. I'd rather not have a 1/32-35 Longbow Apache in my collection than try to make the Kangnam kit look good. Mine didn't make it to painting, it was in the bin.

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Announced as new tooling in the Academy 2021 catalogue??? To be followed.

- ref. 12129-25000 - Boeing AH-64A Apache "ANG"

Source:  https://academypm.cafe24.com/09_site/2021_academy_catalog.pdf

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This is the same boxart 😕 as prehistoric Kagnam 😕 re-box...

 

New tooling will be nice, but when they released a really new tool, when used old boxart ?

 

I hope in new tool 1/35 AH-64 ideal an Apache Guardian, but when their really released a new tool...this is a question 😕

 

Kagnam in current re-box is strange choice...Toy like kit 😕

 

 

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