russ c Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Hi Everyone, managed to get some photo`s yesterday of my latest completion My attempt at Special Hobby`s 1/48 AH-1G Cobra `Hi-Tech` kit Finished to represent `Pandoras Box` of the US Army, 2/20 ARA ( Aerial Rocket Artillery ) Vietnam 1971 Built 99% OOB, I say 99, I didn`t add anything extra but managed to leave a few bits out Fairly trouble free build but with some very delicately 3D printed parts, which I actually managed to cut from their supports in one piece...... .......but then broke them after fitting, causing much swearing and gnashing of teeth The canopy is moulded in separate pieces, so you can pose it open, but fitted OK buttoned up with only minimum sanding Glad at last, to be finally able to consign my old Fujimi one to landfill Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Fantastic build! I love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 That is a lovely build. I take it then that the Special Hobby kit is recommended? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorbertBu Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Very realistic fotos! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Russ, the Cobra turned out great and it looks right at home in the revetment. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Hi Russ, another cracker. One of my favorites. Superb photography! Looks very realistic! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 This Special Hobby upgrade kit seem the way to go! I just received mine from SH ... Fantastic result!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Lovely looking Snake in its revetment, Its a real 'mean machine' an very realistically photographed. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Good job, that looks very nice indeed! I have recently received the same kit, how are the decals? They look a bit, hmmm, so-so on the sheet… My resin seats also have air bubbles, a bit unusual to see these days. Any need to reinforce the mounts for the skids? That crossed my mind as well when looking at the parts. Itching to start mine… Cheers, J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 11:41 AM, kiseca said: That is a lovely build. I take it then that the Special Hobby kit is recommended? Thanks Kiseca, Yes I would recommend it, it was a joy to build. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 hours ago, JeffreyK said: Good job, that looks very nice indeed! I have recently received the same kit, how are the decals? They look a bit, hmmm, so-so on the sheet… My resin seats also have air bubbles, a bit unusual to see these days. Any need to reinforce the mounts for the skids? That crossed my mind as well when looking at the parts. Itching to start mine… Cheers, J Thanks Jeff` The decals were fine, I used Klear/Future to bed them down, no trouble at all. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Nice result Russ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 11 hours ago, JeffreyK said: Good job, that looks very nice indeed! I have recently received the same kit, how are the decals? They look a bit, hmmm, so-so on the sheet… My resin seats also have air bubbles, a bit unusual to see these days. Any need to reinforce the mounts for the skids? That crossed my mind as well when looking at the parts. Itching to start mine… Cheers, J I didn`t do anything with the skids, they`re fine as they are I think. I weighted the nose with three 5 pence pieces and they still seem ok Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Lovely work Russ Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 This Cobra is looking excellent. I like the realistic display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Nice one, Russ. The Cobra is a great looking airframe, sitting in the revetment really adds to the whole build. Not sure if you have already done one but you could do a Loach to make a Pink Team. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Booty003 said: Nice one, Russ. The Cobra is a great looking airframe, sitting in the revetment really adds to the whole build. Not sure if you have already done one but you could do a Loach to make a Pink Team. Phil Thanks Phil Yeah I done one, should have photo`d them together I suppose https://imgur.com/b4vwzzt Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Your Huey Cobra looks the part Russ, excellently set in scene! Not building helicopters myself, I'm still fascinated by their sinister looks, and the skills required to get the fiddly stuff perfect. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 22 hours ago, Toryu said: Your Huey Cobra looks the part Russ, excellently set in scene! Not building helicopters myself, I'm still fascinated by their sinister looks, and the skills required to get the fiddly stuff perfect. Michael Thanks Michael, nah! they`re not that hard, after all, I managed it. Actually the Special Hobby kit, esp` if you got the standard kit when it comes out, almost falls together. The Hobby Boss UH-1B/C if very easy too. If you ever decide to have a go. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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