Italeri AH-1W Super Cobra - Completed!
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1 19 May 2016, 18:05
Marko
Excellent looking Cobra Michael. I like the scheme. 👍
How was the fit. Did You have any problems. I got one in my stash so just to be prepared.
Excellent looking Cobra Michael. I like the scheme. 👍
How was the fit. Did You have any problems. I got one in my stash so just to be prepared.
19 May 2016, 18:30
Michael Phillips
Thanks Marko!
The fit was hit and miss, really. The canopy fit better than I expected, but the engine/upper half parts did not fit well where they mated to the lower fuselage parts. Keep an eye out for those areas and take your time dry-fitting. Other than that, there were no real surprises. This is my first Helo, and am pretty happy how it turned out. I had a hard time deciding whether to model the Cobra with the windows open or closed. I chose open, but it was a pain in the butt to get them in place.
One thing I would recommend is to leave the skids and front 'winglet" off until after painting. It really kinda made it difficult to get into nooks and crannies and I found myself holding the airbrush in all kinds of odd angles to try to get paint in there. LOL
Hope this helps!
Thanks Marko!
The fit was hit and miss, really. The canopy fit better than I expected, but the engine/upper half parts did not fit well where they mated to the lower fuselage parts. Keep an eye out for those areas and take your time dry-fitting. Other than that, there were no real surprises. This is my first Helo, and am pretty happy how it turned out. I had a hard time deciding whether to model the Cobra with the windows open or closed. I chose open, but it was a pain in the butt to get them in place.
One thing I would recommend is to leave the skids and front 'winglet" off until after painting. It really kinda made it difficult to get into nooks and crannies and I found myself holding the airbrush in all kinds of odd angles to try to get paint in there. LOL
Hope this helps!
19 May 2016, 18:38
Michael Phillips
Thanks Michal and ForestFan! Your kind words are very much appreciated. 🙂
Thanks Michal and ForestFan! Your kind words are very much appreciated. 🙂
20 May 2016, 01:17
Michael Phillips
Thanks Ulf, Marko, and John! I appreciate you taking the time to look at my pics and for the compliments.
Thanks Ulf, Marko, and John! I appreciate you taking the time to look at my pics and for the compliments.
20 May 2016, 18:53
Christian Ristits
Wow, this is really awesome, love the open canopy and never have seen this before!
Wow, this is really awesome, love the open canopy and never have seen this before!
20 May 2016, 19:32
Michael Phillips
Thanks Christian! I appreciate the kind words. So what is up next for you?
Thanks Christian! I appreciate the kind words. So what is up next for you?
21 May 2016, 03:32
Christian Ristits
Hello Michael, I started a new job last week, and it is a management-position...so, sadly, there will be really less time for modelling in the next months. But nevertheless, I have an A-6 TRAM Intruder, a F-80C and a F-104 with many goodies in my pipeline. I also ordered the almost complet assortment of extreme metal colours from AK...so I think I will start with my F-80 in natural metal finish very soon 😉
Hello Michael, I started a new job last week, and it is a management-position...so, sadly, there will be really less time for modelling in the next months. But nevertheless, I have an A-6 TRAM Intruder, a F-80C and a F-104 with many goodies in my pipeline. I also ordered the almost complet assortment of extreme metal colours from AK...so I think I will start with my F-80 in natural metal finish very soon 😉
21 May 2016, 07:43
Michael Phillips
Congrats on your new job Christian! I Look forward to seeing your next project, when you get the time to get back to the workbench!
Congrats on your new job Christian! I Look forward to seeing your next project, when you get the time to get back to the workbench!
21 May 2016, 17:38