starfighter84 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) Hello to all! After 11 months of work I can finally declared ended my last project: an israeli AH-1 Cobra (Tzefa). This is the old Revell/Monogram kit dated 1986 with a lot of scratchbuilt details. Some parts are made by 3D printing, others are home made turned brass (like the cannon's drum, the M-197 barrels are from Master). I also used the Isradecal conversion and decal set. The viper on both side of the model is painted, like the stars of David. The positive rivets come from the Archer transfer sets, the disco ball IR jammer from Fireball Modelworks. Painted with Tamiya, Gunze and AK Real color, washing made by oil colors. Hope you'll enjoy. Cheers from Rome! Valerio. Tzefa_end-1 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-2 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-3 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-4 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-5 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-6 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-7 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-8 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-9 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-10 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-11 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-12 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-13 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-14 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-15 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-16 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-17 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-18 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-19 by Valerio, su Flickr Edited June 9, 2022 by starfighter84 65 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 excellent! Really like it. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 What can I say, what should I say? It is unbelievable! You made a winner model of it. I think it was it worth for sure.👍👍👍👍👍 thx for sharing! cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 That is gorgeous Israeli Cobra. 😱 Nicely done! Cheers, Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Lovely build, bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox1_BE Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Great work on the old Monogram kit, really nice 👍 Excellent photography also!! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 That is great work! You've done a fantastic job on that old kit! I've also built the same Monogram kit in Israeli livery as well, but after seeing your beauty, I'd be hesitant to link to that one. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Looks great Valerio.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Wow! That is simply astounding. So much to enjoy there - bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 That is an absolute stunner Valerio - beautifully built and finished! Outstanding detailing! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Excellent work , bravo you made a masterpiece mate. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfighter84 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thank you all for the appreciations! 😀 On 3/9/2021 at 5:57 PM, albymoore said: That is gorgeous Israeli Cobra. 😱 Nicely done! Cheers, Albert Thank you Albert! I've seen many time your Tzefa, searching for infos and food for thought. Some others pics of the finished model. Thanks all again! Tzefa_end-20 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-21 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-22 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-23 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-24 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-25 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-26 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-27 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-28 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-29 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-30 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-31 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-32 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-33 by Valerio, su Flickr Tzefa_end-34 by Valerio, su Flickr 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss07 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Simply stunning👍🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Such a fantastic build and presentation! Really inspiring work! I am unfortunately no Tsefa specialist (yet ) so not fully sure what was scratchbuild and which upgrade it represents, they evolved a lot over time after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Wow! Just wow. This is beautiful. You rescribed this no? What did you do to change the exhaust suppressor? Definitely keeping this one svaed for reference on my future Cobra builds. Just amazing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 What a stunning Tzefa, a real gem to look at. @starfighter84 /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfighter84 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 8 hours ago, whiskey said: Wow! Just wow. Thank you. 8 hours ago, whiskey said: You rescribed this no? Yes, it is completely rescribed. 8 hours ago, whiskey said: What did you do to change the exhaust suppressor? The exhaust is a "multimedia" home made set. The suppressor and part of the exhaust housing on fuselage are 3D printed, the cover is a piece of turned brass round. Cobra_3D_3 by Valerio, su Flickr Cobra_3D_2 by Valerio, su Flickr Cobra_85 by Valerio, su Flickr 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Holy smokes! I was not expecting that! That is truly a work of art. Do you have more in-progress photos? Diligently taking notes over here as I have at least 3 ‘Tzefas’ on my build list. Lastly, any chance of sharing the suppressor for other Cobra modelers? 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfighter84 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 (edited) 20 minutes ago, whiskey said: Do you have more in-progress photos? You can find all the WIP here (sorry, only in italian language but you can use Google Translator): CLICK HERE. 20 minutes ago, whiskey said: any chance of sharing the suppressor for other Cobra modelers? I could have something interesting for you... text me in PM. Edited January 24 by starfighter84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_alfisti_ Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Wow, great looking Cobra. Neat work and a stunning result.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebTartar Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Excellent work, there!😮 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Indigo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Completely awesome transformation of this ancient kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 beautiful done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Incredible build! Thats outstanding. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That's a nice build. That kit stacks up pretty well still, if you want to take the time to add some detail. I butchered one into an AH-1P a couple of years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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