I have the old 1/32 Revell kit, from what I remember, it came out about the same time the actual helicopter first started seeing service. I can imagine that due to this, the Revell kit might be a good version of a prototype Apache but not so accurate when it comes to the helicopters that have seen service.
I want to take advantage of this early stage prototype version and use it as a blank canvas to add on all the updates and electronics that would make it an AH-64D that might be flying over Iraq or Afghanistan today.
I would much rather scratch build/add resin to update a kit than cut off parts and sand down detail to backdate a kit so I'm looking forward to an in depth project.
I can't find any kind of resin kits but am not very familiar with smaller "out of the garage" companies, I know Cobra Company makes some pretty specific sets but I don't know where to start.
Any tips on kits, parts, anything- would be appreciated.
What I really could use would be photo reference, I understand that the most prominent feature of the modernized Apaches are whether or not they have the Longbow mast mounted radar, but I'm sure with updated GPS, NAV systems, Radios etc. there's probably hundreds of little variations antennas and equipment on board that I'm not familiar with. I might be able to look at pictures and scratch built something, but it would be very beneficial to know what parts do what and where they're located and why.
Anyway, thanks guys! Not sure when I'll start on this one, I've had the kit for years but the Apache is my favorite helicopter of all time.