1/72 - Bell AH-1 Cobra family by AZ Model & Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) - released

[Homebee]

Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to rebox in March 2023 the AZmodel 1/72nd Bell AH-1G Cobra kit.

https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavodu-prostejov-a-azmodel-na-brezen/

Quote

(...) The second new model is the best AH-1G model released so far in 1/72 scale. Yes, the model was sold years ago under the AZmodel brand, so we decided to improve it before re-releasing it. The attachment of the blades on the rotor has been modified and the molding of the glass cockpit is completely new, which can also be built in the open version. Photos of the old – left and new cab – right (for differences) can be found below the preview of the boxarts and camouflages. (...)

 

 

- ref. KPM0378 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Late

https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/bell-ah-1g-huey-cobra-late/

 

 

- ref. KPM0379 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Early"

https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/ah-1g-huey-cobra-early/

 

 

- ref. KPM0380 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - International

https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/ah-1g-huey-cobra-international/

 

 

- ref. KPM0381 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Special Markings

https://www.kovozavody.cz/produkt/ah-1g-huey-cobra-special-markings/

 

 

V.P.

 

Edited April 6, 2023 by Homebee

[Dennis_C]

New canopy is a great decision. The old one sat well on my Cobra, still it's a bit thick (but not really distorting) and I know some modellers had troubles fitting it. 

[Homebee]

Released

- ref. KPM0378 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Late - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10738,en_ah-1g-huey-cobra-late-.html

- ref. KPM0379 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Early" - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10739,en_ah-1g-huey-cobra-early-.html

- ref. KPM0380 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - International - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10740,en_ah-1g-huey-cobra-international-.html

- ref. KPM0381 - Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Special Markings - https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10741,en_ah-1g-huey-cobra-special-markings-.html

 

V.P.

 

[Blue Monday]

It is strange that none of the box art shows any weapons carried on the wings. Is that for political correctness, I wonder?

 

BM. 

[troschi]

On 4/8/2023 at 10:23 AM, Blue Monday said:

It is strange that none of the box art shows any weapons carried on the wings. Is that for political correctness, I wonder?

 

BM. 

KP’s boxarts are in most cases basically the same drawing which is just mirrored for the different versions. My assumption: They got rid of the weapons in order to minimize the efforts in changing the boxarts for the specific version. Fits to the obvious strategy of Mr Muzikant to pull the most money out of each kit with several boxings and cheap production costs. 
 

For me personally the AZ or KP Cobras are no alternative to the Special Hobby ones. 

[Silverkite]

which kit had the wrong fuselage section?

 

Luigi