Picked up Monogram's re-issued AH-1G today...

albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Picked up Monogram's re-issued AH-1G today...

Posted by albymoore on Saturday, September 4, 2004 9:46 PM

Woot!

I'm so damned excited about getting this kit.

Comes molded in light grey, and has an updated sprue with new rocket pods, lower wings (for the afore-mentioned pods), and some vents for the side of the fuselage. The decals look to be really nice with two options (Voodoo Lady, 11th Armored Cavalry and a bad ****** looking shark's mouth for a 7th Squadron, 1st Armored Cavalry Cobra). Now I just need to get Chief Snake's AH-1G cockpit set, and I'll be ready to build this bad boy!

One thing peculiar about the fuselage is it has a mix of recessed and raised panel lines. Did the orginal issue of this kit have that feature as well?

Anyhoo, thought I'd share my enthusiasm.

Cheers,
Albert Clown [:o)]

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, September 5, 2004 1:02 AM

Question is, did they re-scribe the panels so they're correct? I'm interested in the new rocket pods and lower wings... sounds cool. By the way, what's the tail number for the 7/1 bird? Just curious, since I've got a good working relationship with them.

Thanks!

"1-6 is in hot"

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Sunday, September 5, 2004 8:58 AM

Hi Jon,

The tail number is 67-15687. BTW, here's a scan of the new sprue;

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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hmills16

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September 2004

Posted by hmills16 on Sunday, September 5, 2004 3:24 PM

67-16587 served with B Troop 7/1 Cav in RVN from 68 through 72, then E troop 1st Cav in Alaska and ended it's career at 6th Air Cav Combat Brigade at ft. Hood in 75. Most likely converted to a Mod S and soldiered on.
Hugh Mills

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, September 5, 2004 11:07 PM

QUOTE: One thing peculiar about the fuselage is it has a mix of recessed and raised panel lines. Did the orginal issue of this kit have that feature as well?

Orginal did have both raised and recessed panel lines. The old one built into a nice model, sounds like the reissue should come out nice with the new rocket pods and lower wings. Sounds like a winner.
Keep us posted on the progress.

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Cobrahistorian

Member since
December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Monday, September 6, 2004 12:39 PM

It sounds like the panels are still incorrect. The engine and transmission doors are completely wrong on the Revell kit. It'll take some filling and re-scribing, but its worth the extra effort.

"1-6 is in hot"

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DBFSS385

Member since
September 2003
From: Connecticut

Posted by DBFSS385 on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 12:24 PM

Is this their old 1/72 kit? If it is that was a nice kit to start with.. I was not aware of the re issue..

Be Well/DBF Walt

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 12:57 PM

Nope. It is a reissue of Revell's 1/32nd AH-1G circa 1970's. It was released under the Monogram label.

Cheers,
Albert Clown [:o)]

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 3:08 PM

Got a 1/24 Huey I'll trade for one. email me.
Lee

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 3:14 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by hmills16

67-16587 served with B Troop 7/1 Cav in RVN from 68 through 72, then E troop 1st Cav in Alaska and ended it's career at 6th Air Cav Combat Brigade at ft. Hood in 75. Most likely converted to a Mod S and soldiered on.
Hugh Mills

OMG....OMG.....A legend in our midst. One of the best scout pilots around (and snake driver to boot) - can ya tell, I've read too much Big Smile [:D]

Welcome to the forums.

albymoore: Is this kit better than RM original release (I have 2 of these stored away)? Is the tail rotor right or left handed and did they correct the chin turret?
BTW - The cobra co's cockpit and weapons set is unbeatable, IMHO. Just wish someone would make an interchangable tail rotor housing assembly

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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