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1/72 - Bell AH-1W Super Cobra by Dreammodel - released - new boxing


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After the AH-1Z Viper (link), Dreammodel is to release a Bell AH-1W Super Cobra - late version - kit - ref. DM720017

Sources: 

https://www.facebook.com/story/graphql_permalink/?graphql_id=UzpfSTk4MzQ5ODQ2NTExNDA4MDoyNTcyNDcyNDEyODgzMzM2

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10896723

https://www.super-hobby.fr/products/Bell-AH-1W-Super-Cobra-47631540.html

 

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Like the UH-1Y, this contains a complete set of sprues for the AH-1Z (except canopy), even less of which is needed for the AH-1W.  There is a new sprue for the W - check yours on arrival as both my fuselage halves were short-shot missing the rotor pylon.

 

Howard

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9 hours ago, ho590hm said:

check yours on arrival as both my fuselage halves were short-shot missing the rotor pylon.

You mean part #5 from new sprue? Mine is missing #1 and #2 wchich seems to be engine covers for early W - it means early version is ready for release.

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2 hours ago, GioCare said:

From what I see is not a proper W for Desert Storm, the nose seems to be the second type, not the first one. This is ok for W in the second GulfWar anyway.

 

So, usual Dreammodel issues... Such a shame....

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24 minutes ago, GioCare said:

you can see the nose configuration of early W, identical to the T model as well. It's possible easily modify the nose but hard or better impossible to have the correct windscreen and front canopy. My 2 cents. 

 

Yes, the canopy is the real problem... I'm not sure Italeri/Tamiya/Revell would fit...

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3 hours ago, GioCare said:

From what I see is not a proper W for Desert Storm, the nose seems to be the second type, not the first one. This is ok for W in the second GulfWar anyway.

 

Dammit!!! 😢

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7 hours ago, cicarista said:

Looks very nice.

 

But did Super Cobras actually have option to fire Sidewinders? Never seen one...

 

They did trials for the AGM-122ish Sidearm don't really remember, had photos from OV-10, Cobras and possibly Ah-64 too with either dummy missiles or live-ish rounds, on one magazine it was said they tried even the standard Aim-9 but plume was giving away their position and they preferred not too, pretty sure Colin or who was that helicopter guy from ARC can give you a better answer than mine

 

Luigi

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1 hour ago, Silverkite said:

 

They did trials for the AGM-122ish Sidearm don't really remember, had photos from OV-10, Cobras and possibly Ah-64 too with either dummy missiles or live-ish rounds, on one magazine it was said they tried even the standard Aim-9 but plume was giving away their position and they preferred not too, pretty sure Colin or who was that helicopter guy from ARC can give you a better answer than mine

 

Luigi

Yes, Supercobra from the T version can fire Sidewinder.  

https://nara.getarchive.net/media/aviation-ordnancemen-prepare-to-load-an-aim-9-sidewinder-missile-onto-an-ah-b6f5ab

 

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18 minutes ago, cicarista said:

 

According to this decal sheet, one version should be this one and that is correct model and I like it...

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That does look like a nice scheme 👍

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On 1/3/2024 at 4:18 AM, GioCare said:

From what I see is not a proper W for Desert Storm, the nose seems to be the second type, not the first one. This is ok for W in the second GulfWar anyway.

 

As I'm seeing it, the nose of this is much the same as in the Italeri /Revell kit I built recently for the "I feel Deserted" GB & it seems to match up to pretty closely to the reference photos from GW1 that I used. Perhaps I should take credit for the release of this kit. :)

Steve.

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On 1/3/2024 at 6:58 AM, GioCare said:

160113_3.jpg desert storm AH1W ... more here https://www.dstorm.eu/pages/en/usa/ah-1_navy.html you can see the nose configuration of early W, identical to the T model as well. It's possible easily modify the nose but hard or better impossible to have the correct windscreen and front canopy. My 2 cents. 

I hadn't scrolled down to this post before I answered your earlier one but now that you've shown this photo, I'm not seeing a problem, compare your photo to this one. :shrug:

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Steve.

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3 hours ago, stevehnz said:

I hadn't scrolled down to this post before I answered your earlier one but now that you've shown this photo, I'm not seeing a problem, compare your photo to this one. :shrug:

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Steve.

I have to say I disagree with you Steve. I see a difference in the depth of the nose above the TOW sighting unit, which has a knock on effect on the front of the canopy.

 

Chris 

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