LSP_Kevin Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Howdy folks, Our own Dave Williams has chipped in with a handy review of the new AH-1Z kit from Academy: Academy 1/35 USMC AH-1Z “Shark Mouth” Thanks, Dave! Kev Marcel111, Out2gtcha, Uncarina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Sweet baby jeebus that looks gorgeous! Thanks for the great review Dave Mike Dave Williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONG Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'm not really a helo guy but I do like a nice AH-1. Now if someone would go back and do some nice early versions (AH-1F, G etc) ACADEMY I'm talking to you Don Dave Williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Excellent review of what appears to be an excellent kit. Good job, Dave. Dave Williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Nice review, Dave! Sounds like a great kit! Dave Williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 17 hours ago, DONG said: I'm not really a helo guy but I do like a nice AH-1. Now if someone would go back and do some nice early versions (AH-1F, G etc) ACADEMY I'm talking to you Don You said it Don!! I'm really surprised that they would have offered up this version, which I have to believe has limited interest compared to a G. Hopefully it sells well and they start a line of Cobras! Also nice to see that they opted of accurate (and absolutely gorgeous) surface details, vrs the approach KH took on their othewise nice looking Blackhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I received mine and I am amazed at the level of surface detail, it really looks incredible and I think even Tamiya couldn't have done a better job. I've done some test fitting with the larger parts and so far everything lines up nicely. I would start it now but I need to finish up my F-16A first so it doesn't end up back on the self of nearly finished. I'm a huge fan of the AH-1Z so I can't wait to get started. Bryan Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I have received mine yesterday as well and I share Dave's opinion. I would even go a step further - in terms of surface detail, this is one of the best if not the best kit I have seen in years. The seats are indeed a disappointment and given the fact they have included a PE fret, they could and should have included seat belts as well. Anyway, overall impression is excellent. If the assembly is half as good as the kit's looks in the box, it'll be huge fun! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Hi, I just got mine and echo Everyone’s positive posts. A real step up from the Wisky kit and on par with the MH-53 kits. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Anybody got any idea when it will hit the states? Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Well, my question is answered. Sprue Bros received the kit and posted it for sale yesterday and a jumped on it. It's already marked out of stock this morning. Glad I got one on the way. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 7:33 PM, ghatherly said: Hi, I just got mine and echo Everyone’s positive posts. A real step up from the Wisky kit and on par with the MH-53 kits. Definitely better than the 48th scale CH/MH-53 kits as the Cobra features correct raised rivet detail. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Got my kit today, it's very nice. Some of the best surface detail I've ever seen. I'd like to have seen a little better cockpit detail, especially the seats. But overall this kit is truly great. Now, never being satisfied, hope they'll be some nice aftermarket and decals. Chuck LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, otis252 said: Got my kit today, it's very nice. Some of the best surface detail I've ever seen. I'd like to have seen a little better cockpit detail, especially the seats. But overall this kit is truly great. Now, never being satisfied, hope they'll be some nice aftermarket and decals. Chuck If Cobra is still in business, they'll probably pop off some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, LSP_K2 said: If Cobra is still in business, they'll probably pop off some stuff. They're not, unfortunately, but Mike at Lone Star Models bought most if not all their moulds. I think he may have already on-sold the 1/144 scale stuff, however. Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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