Friday, April 29, 2011

Kitech AH-1G Huey Cobra

A couple of years ago I brought two Kitech Helicopters, a AH-1G and a Mil 24 Hind, because they were very cheap. So cheap in fact I thought that they were crap and would sit on the shelf forever. After now needing some helio airpower I have decided to finally do something about them. First up will be the AH-1G as it is needed to take down some NK armour. Not the correct model for 1985 but close enough.

So it came as a pleasant surprise to actually open the box and find a single spure of parts that were, to my eye anyway, quite decent if simple. After further googling I have come to the conclusion that it is a copy of the old monogram kit, which isn't half bad. So that is this weekends project sorted. I can see that painting the crew will probably take longer than the construction.

11 comments:

  1. Doesn´t look to complicated a build. I had one of these (the make I cannot remember) to support my two Hueys when they were transporting my WWII German Paras behind enemy lines...those were the days. :-D
    Cheers
    paul

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  2. That'll put the wind up the NKPA tankers.

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  3. Nice! looking forward to see them assembled!

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  4. Paul
    I have nominated you for a Stylish Blogger Award (see http://megablitzandmore.blogspot.com/2011/04/stylish-blogger-award.html)

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  5. Love it, Paul - without doubt my favourite attack helicopter ever - Apache? nah...I don't think so! LOL!

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  6. Lovely stuff Paul, I bet that really put the wind up the fuzzie wuzzies!

    Nice one Paul

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  7. Jeeze Tim, cheers for that...It's really put the wind up me thanks mate...I will have to look into it.

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  8. Construction happening my Belgian friend.

    Cheers Paul

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  9. Hi Monty, I think you are quite right about the Cobra vs Apache. While I would fear wee myself on the table facing a flight of AH 64's it is rather more sporting to use AH-1's.

    The AH-1 always looked a more attractive bird as well.

    Cheers mate.

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