Rick Griewski Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 10 hours ago, John1 said: My guess is that it depends on how well the G sells. If it meets / exceeds ICM's expectations, I think we'll see them take a deeper plunge into not just the Cobra series but also hopefully many other rotary wing subjects. I will do my part and requisition one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Just like the masters of this - Tamiya , where's my F-16D, Hmm , not to mention my Late Model F-4E Hmm.. or my F4U-4.. Where are they ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Got mine today. Very nice and the 54 year old Revell kit can finally be put out to pasture. I like that it comes with multiple options in the box, even if not all are mentioned (single or twin gun turrets, left or right side tail rotor booms, smooth or riveted elevators, clear nose with landing lights or solid nose, thick or thin strut landing skids), The kit even has the upturned Toilet Bowl exhaust and the blast panels for the XM-35 20mm cannon, although the the other parts of the XM-35 system aren’t in the box. I assume that will come in the late boxing, which will also use the upturned exhaust. John1, Alain Gadbois, Rick Griewski and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 It's interesting that ICM include the skid-mounted wheels. I thought they only ever used these to move the Cobra around, when they couldn't hover the airframe. A very welcome addition, none-the-less. I wonder if the rumours / speculation about a future version of the 20mm Vulcan-armed Cobra will prove to be true... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Confusionreigns178 said: I wonder if the rumours / speculation about a future version of the 20mm Vulcan-armed Cobra will prove to be true... Chris. ICM's already announced a "Late Version" AH-1G that includes the cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 hour ago, John1 said: CM's already announced a "Late Version" AH-1G that includes the cannon. Thanks for the clarification, John1. Chris. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 from https://icm.com.ua/aviation/ah-1g-cobra-late-production/ Fanes, Rick Griewski and Out2gtcha 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I'm guessing that this version does not include the three figures? I might have to cancel my pre-order with Hannants, if that's the case. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Confusionreigns178 said: I'm guessing that this version does not include the three figures? I might have to cancel my pre-order with Hannants, if that's the case. Chris. According to Scalemates: 32060 is the early kit out now 32061 is the late kit with the 20mm wing cannon 32062 is the only kit with the pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I've got a set of the DEF Models AH-1Z pilots and they are amazing. I'm tempted to buy whatever version suites the scheme I settle on and hope DEF models or Reedoak follows suite with a pilot and gunner set. The Reedoak pilots I have currently are utterly astounding. John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: I've got a set of the DEF Models AH-1Z pilots and they are amazing. I'm tempted to buy whatever version suites the scheme I settle on and hope DEF models or Reedoak follows suite with a pilot and gunner set. The Reedoak pilots I have currently are utterly astounding. Agreed on Reedoak. I'd love for them to do a set of Vietnam-era Army pilots. From the pics ICM posted of their figures, I'm more than a bit underwhelmed. Holding off on purchasing this kit until (hopefully) we see some aftermarket to enhance the cockpit / rocket pods and some decals. Edited June 14, 2021 by John1 Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 boxart of the late prod. version D Bellis, Out2gtcha, Dragon and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adameliclem Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 That’s really, really good box art. Among other things, the artist captured how high humidity obscures landscapes. Subtle effect but very true to life. I can make out a Valery in the signature. Anyone know the last name? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) For the box art above, to be totally accurate, the gunner needs to be holding his left canopy shut. From an FB page dedicated to Vietnam helo vets, the guys that flew these helos mentioned that the blast from the gun was so strong that it often caused electronics to trip out and would blow open the gunner's canopy. This is the version I've been waiting for! Edited June 14, 2021 by John1 scvrobeson and adameliclem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I'm actually quite happy with the first "early release" since it has all the options for tail rotor, skids and gun turret. I'm a rocket pods kinda guy, so the lack of gunpods is no concern. I do wish Fireball Models would re-release their Cobra decal sheet, but I asked and got an unequivocal "no". They had a nice set that would be much appreciated. http://www.arcair.com/Rev1/801-900/Rev877-Fireball-Cobra-decals/00.shtm Maybe some of our current decal gurus will come to the rescue? I would love to do "Squatter Swatter". Sharkmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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