NASA AH-1G Cobra?

What's the tail number on this NASA Cobra? I've got pics of a few of the ones they operated. Not sure about 48th kits, although I know Fujimi had one.

My best guess on the tail # is 736, the picture is small and sorta blurry but i think that is the # for the NASA cobra, also the sheet includes army markings which clouds thing a little further. /sigh

Yes, I believe #736 is correct. Superscale/Microscale did sheets in both 1/72nd and 1/48th scales for a single NASA AH-1G Cobra. The Monogram kit i the way to go in 1/72nd scale, and the Fujimi kit is probably best for 1/48th scale.

736, ok... NASA operated four G models. I was hoping it was 68-17054, which was another of them. Happen to know a guy who flew that one in-country

Cheers!

Thx for the help, Ill look into the fujimi kit.

I've got several sets of the Microscale 1/48 AH-1G decal sets with the NASA decals on them. There are two different NASA schemes; although both are overall white and have the same tail number. I could be easily persuaded to part with the NASA markings.

I've got the Fujimi 1/48 scale AH-1G as well, but someone has recently contacted me regarding buying or trading the kit. I do have several of the old Aurora 1/48 scale AH-1Gs. I'd have to dig around for those old kits though.

Hmmm, I would be interested in the decal sheet, and info on the aurora kit. I dont know much about aurora. How good are the kits? Anyway heres my email address feel free to email me and we can work something out.

dalivinglegend@hotmail.com

Hey, that 1:48 Fujimi AH-1G is one to stay away from... it predates the AH-1S and AH-1J kits that were MUCH better. You can build a decent looking G-model by combining the single-engined "S" model with the canopy and nose of the twin-engined "J." We have discussed this before in these forums... check the archives. I just looked, but I couldn't find it.

I dug up a few photos I had of the NASA Cobras, but they were faded and discolored. I did my best to correct them before posting them here, but they still leave much to be desired. I'm sure I still have the negatives; I should have some new prints made up. I also have a few color slides, but I need to find a way to scan them in.







These pics were taken at Moffett Field NAS, probably 1978 or 79. The aircraft was assigned to NASA's Ames Research Center. Enjoy.

FITTER

Thx very much Fritter those pictures have me ready to build and I dont even have the decals or a kit! Thx again for the help I cant wait to get this started!