Dave W's Revell 1/72 Bell AH-1G Cobra ( Pete's Helicopter GB )

Dave Ward

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This is finally finished - a delay due to my hand acting up has added a week or so to the build!
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This is a delightful little model with nice detail - some of the parts are really small & fine tweezers are essential. The main rotor mount is very fragile, and it won't be able to rotate ( the tail rotor doesn't have any provision to turn anyway ). It's just placed there at the moment - you could glue it, but it's still fragile. No fit problems & the filler tube stayed unused.
Aside from the small parts, the 5 part canopy is the most difficult assembly - you can do it with two sections open, and this may be the easiest way, I did it with all sections closed & it was very fiddly!
You do have the option of several weapons loads & also a handling trolley - which is ummmm 'petite' - it would only survive if the model was fixed to a base!
The Revell boxing is available widely, but look at the Special Hobby original, it can be found for £ 2 cheaper, in several flavours!
Thanks to Pete for organising this GB & thanks for dropping by
Dave
 

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Nice result Dave.
One mean machine!

Ron
 

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Hi Dave
Despite the difficulties of modelling with a duff hand that has come out very nicely.
Jim
 

adt70hk

I know its a bit sad but I like quickbuild kits!!!
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Dave,

That's turned out very nicely. Much better than my recent Huey Hog!!!

Well done.

Andrew
 

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Oh it has to have the,
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Cracking build Dave, congratulations.
 

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Love that Dave,
Well done indeed Sir!!:cool:
What a cracking,sleek looking,Helicopter..... almost "Shark like" in appearance !!
Lovely stuff:thumb2:,
Andy
 

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Love that - half a dozen more and an 'Apocalypse Now' diorama please!
 
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