Revell 1/32 scale AH-1G cobra WIP(updated 4/03/10)

Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 7:48 PM

After a year the fuselage is finally glued together.

A bit of warning though this bugger is a tail sitter which I fixed with moldable lead weights in the nose of the Cobra.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, October 26, 2007 9:06 PM

Well I decided to step things up a notch here is the Cobra all taped together so I can see how it looks with the fuselage put together.

Now looking at it I am still figuring out how I am going to get the gunners station to lie lower in the fuselage. Any advice would be appreciated on that problem. BTW the only thing glued in is the engine.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:29 PM

well I took quite a break from the Cobra cockpit so I can work on some other projects but I did manage to get back to it.

I did another scratch build for the cockpit please behold the armor plates for the seats.

And I finally got some closer pics showing the boom mics on the helmets.

you can also see the mics on the other 2 pics above.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, July 21, 2007 5:05 PM

naw didn't use fuse wire to make the mics I used thin gauge brass rod that looks like wire but holds its shape. the end is a ball of superglue and painted overall black. I just have to figure out how to build the armor plating on the seats.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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richgb

Member since
November 2005
From: Southport, North West UK

Posted by richgb on Saturday, July 21, 2007 3:16 PM

It's been great watching this all come together. Still looking good. How did you scratch the boom mics, with fuse wire?

Can't wait for further pics.

Rich

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:45 PM

well here are some more pics of the cockpit and the engine. It is slow going right now and if you look closely at the pilots you'll see I added scratch built boom mic's.

Engine

Cockpit

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, June 7, 2007 3:50 PM

LOL thats a dryer vent duct the vent pipe is on the water heater.LOL

Funny thing I found out is that since the figures were made for the Academy UH-1 Huey and the Dragon OH-1A Cayuse the legs don't stick out far enough for the AH-1G but that doesn't bother me any. So what did anyone think of the color of the motor mount it is Tamiya Yellow Green which should be a close enough match for the Yellow Zinc Chromate paint used in the actual Cobra engine bays. And here is a tip for those starting the Revell Cobra the gunners station control stick on the starbord side of the cockpit is molded backwards so to mount it the right way you will have to remove the mounting tab so that you can get the control stick to face forward.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Bounce19712

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April 2007

Posted by Bounce19712 on Thursday, June 7, 2007 6:45 AM

yes, I'm impressed with everything except the duct tape on the dryer vent pipe. :P

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richgb

Member since
November 2005
From: Southport, North West UK

Posted by richgb on Thursday, June 7, 2007 4:04 AM

Looking good so far Mike. Keep 'em coming. Putting the crew in really brings the cockpit to life doesn't it.

Rich

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 11:46 PM

well here are pics of the gunner in his "office"

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 10:35 PM

well here is definitely more pics

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 10:51 PM

so did you check out the Cobras with new skin decal set I think that some of the IAF fans would like that set since it also has Israeli Air Force markings.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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richgb

Member since
November 2005
From: Southport, North West UK

Posted by richgb on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 3:34 PM

Can't wait for these decals to come out

http://www.fireballmodels.info/ then click on the future releases tag. The Arctic Cobra would look really special.

Rich

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, May 4, 2007 2:01 PM

well I do figure at some point to hollow out the 40mm "Chunker" in the chin turret.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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cassibill

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February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Friday, May 4, 2007 1:43 PM

Interesting to watch. I've got one of these stashed away any I've been eyeing some Israeli markings for it.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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richgb

Member since
November 2005
From: Southport, North West UK

Posted by richgb on Friday, April 27, 2007 2:28 PM

Hi Mike,

Hope this pic will help

http://uscockpits.com/Helicopters/AH-1G%20Cobra%20Front.JPG

Rich

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, April 27, 2007 1:47 PM

Actually Chris I've been building non Sci-Fi for a while. And I'll be stopping for a couple days since I have to go to Detroit early tommorow morning for a Detroit Tigers game and won't be back till Sunday then I'll be back to building again since I don't have to be back to work till the 21st of May.

BTW does anyone have any pics of the Gunners Instrument panel on the AH-1G the two strip gauges are giving me fits since I don't know what color they were. And I did stop work on the AH-1G so I can finish work on the left side drive sprocket and tracks on the Escii T-72 (sprocket and tracks are Friulmodel tracks for the T-72)

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Chris_in_Japan

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November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, April 26, 2007 3:13 AM

Just stummbled on to this one.. Great to see another sci fi guy building in another subject..

I did the mrc version last year, but it met the hands of my daughters friend..

Great start mate..

Cheers, Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, April 23, 2007 7:35 PM

I'm using the kit decals.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Bounce19712

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April 2007

Posted by Bounce19712 on Monday, April 23, 2007 11:57 AM

trade ya, you post a better pic...and I'll try to find any detailed photo you want....and post it here...

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richgb

Member since
November 2005
From: Southport, North West UK

Posted by richgb on Monday, April 23, 2007 11:23 AM

Looking good so far. As above though, the pics are a little hard to see. Try taking them against a white background with more light.

I have a couple of these in the stash, so I'll be interested to see how it turns out. What decals are you using, those provided or the Fireball ones?

Keep posting your updates and good luck with your build.

...this is it folks...over the top!

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Bounce19712

Member since
April 2007

Posted by Bounce19712 on Thursday, April 19, 2007 11:33 PM

good show....keep up the good work.

you may consider selecting a higher quality resolution on your camera...and look into a cheap tri-pod......I really can't make out any details at all....just the color of paints you've used.

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:37 PM

well quick update engine ,transmission , and all the assorted linkages are in the paint shop being painted. once done I'll seal them and give them a wash of black acrylic paint and do the exhaust with burnt metal paint metalizer.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Revell 1/32 scale AH-1G cobra WIP(updated 4/03/10)

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:40 AM

well got started yesterday afternoon on the cockpit and the office is 90% done still need to finish the front IP but I have no clue what the colors for the horizontal gauges (you know the strip gauges on the left side of the gunners IP)

well here are the pics

well I got the crew almost done need to add the left arms for the pilot and the gunner. The third guy will be added to the OH-6A Cayuse as a extra gunner.

now some pics of the cockpit

hopefully I'll get some more pics up of the cockpit with the crew installed.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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