Smokeyforgothispassword Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I'm planning on building two of the E models, both WIFs, one Australian, one Kiwi. Luckily being WIF's it doesn't matter what parts I use as long as one has an Esky, the other a chilly bin Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt Quite a bunch,yes.Here's a short WA,have another at the same site-more extensive,but seems the images are lost there(have them all on my PC) http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/isaac_gershman2/ah-64d_779/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt Quite a bunch,yes.Here's a short WA,have another at the same site-more extensive,but seems the images are lost there(have them all on my PC) http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/isaac_gershman2/ah-64d_779/ scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 17 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt Actually it depends. Initially they were virtually identical to the US ones but they quickly received additional items such as flare launchers and this progressively evolved along the decades of use. Currently they have the so-called Picasso belly pod, glass cockpits, GPS system, etc. The reason is simple: It looks the IAF considered the price requested by Boeing to convert them into Peten airframes was far too high. So they decided to modernize their Sharaf themselves without adding the D cheeks. Accordingly, they are now completely different helicopters. By the way it looks there is no available walk-around of the cockpit modifications ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt Quite a bunch,yes.Here's a short WA,have another at the same site-more extensive,but seems the images are lost there(have them all on my PC) http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/isaac_gershman2/ah-64d_779/ scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) double post,can be deleted Edited February 28, 2023 by iaf-man ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, thierry laurent said: Actually it depends. Initially they were virtually identical to the US ones but they quickly received additional items such as flare launchers and this progressively evolved along the decades of use. Currently they have the so-called Picasso belly pod, glass cockpits, GPS system, etc. The reason is simple: It looks the IAF considered the price requested by Boeing to convert them into Peten airframes was far too high. So they decided to modernize their Sharaf themselves without adding the D cheeks. Accordingly, they are now completely different helicopters. By the way it looks there is no available walk-around of the cockpit modifications ! I think Isradecal book have cockpit shots(will have to look at my copy) https://www.isradecal.com/product-page/ah-64a-d-peten-saraf-in-iaf-service you forgot the satcom spherical antennas/domes at the stub wingtips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, iaf-man said: I think Isradecal book have cockpit shots(will have to look at my copy) https://www.isradecal.com/product-page/ah-64a-d-peten-saraf-in-iaf-service you forgot the satcom spherical antennas/domes at the stub wingtips No it does not! Only external pictures. You have cockpits views but none of the improved A. And it looks there is a security reason as I have never seen detailed pictures anywhere except a bad one showing part of the rear IP. Actually, I did not forget the antennas but did not intend to detail all the changes. However, you're quite right mentioning them as they are very visible. iaf-man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtonK Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 21 hours ago, Smokeyforgothispassword said: I'm planning on building two of the E models, both WIFs, one Australian, one Kiwi. Luckily being WIF's it doesn't matter what parts I use as long as one has an Esky, the other a chilly bin Did you know something... https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/coveted-apache-and-black-hawks-to-replace-tiger-taipan-choppers/news-story/a2e0b44aa71aecb59cbff09987c6ac4d Will the Kiwi one be done in Camo, a la similar to an A-4 Kahu? Smokeyforgothispassword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 12:35 PM, NewtonK said: Did you know something... https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/coveted-apache-and-black-hawks-to-replace-tiger-taipan-choppers/news-story/a2e0b44aa71aecb59cbff09987c6ac4d Will the Kiwi one be done in Camo, a la similar to an A-4 Kahu? Yeah, I knew were getting Apaches, they'll look good in AAAvn camo, so really the Kiwi version is the only true WIF, and yes, I'll be using the Kahu as inspiration NewtonK and Uncarina 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebody Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 any word on 3D decal for the cockpit? I think I saw it somewhere but can't find it again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 4 hours ago, somebody said: any word on 3D decal for the cockpit? I think I saw it somewhere but can't find it again..... Nothing yet from Quinta but I’m sure it will only be a matter of time. As far as aftermarket- I’m hoping some does resin seats with molded in place seatbelts. The kit’s PE belts are pretty basic. somebody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebody Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I've started the kit already, but now I'm relying on 3d printed IP on most large scale kits......i can't go back to painting + decal. not possible to reach the level of details, at least at my level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 5 hours ago, somebody said: any word on 3D decal for the cockpit? I think I saw it somewhere but can't find it again..... I believe Red Fox will be coming out with instrument panel range for the Apache variants somebody and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbert Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Quinta just said they will do 3 versions for end of march mid april for Takom kits Uncarina and somebody 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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