AH-1Z Viper "Zulu Cobra" 1/35 Academy

[ROM]

Hello!

So! finally finished! After an almost 3 years stand by.

 

I used some aftermarket:

- Eduard photoetch

- Master barrels

- Legend bays and folding sets

- Werner wings stencil decals

- Reedoak figure

 

paints are Mr color laquer c308 and mrp 105.

Weathering with oils, mostly mig oilbrushers.

 

Again I felt very frustrated with the figurine painting.

I tried again the uncle Nightshift hack with black primer, zenithal white and filters.

But... Again I did not succeed.

The base color are acrylics from vallejo but I tried to paint the highlights and shadows with oils.

And I think I liked to do that way.

 

 

The build will be detailed in a 2024 edition of french magazine Cocardes.

 

Now some pics!

 

Romain

Edited December 18, 2023 by ROM

[red Dog]

Love every bit of it. The rotor fold adds a lot to the Zulu. 

I feel your figure turned out pretty good.

 

Well done 

 

[Collin]

Not only did you create an excellent model of the Zulu....your figure is outstanding as well.

 

Very pleased you shared this...inspiration for me to build my Zulu in the stash.

 

Cheers

Collin

[Rod Bettencourt]

Wow that is an exceptional build! Truly a feast for my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

 

Rod

[A-10LOADER]

Very well done !

Steve

[blackbetty]

love it!

[ROM]

Thanks!!

[Cicciuzzo]

Mai visto qualcosa di più bello. Sei un vero professionista. Ottimo lavoro 

[Out2gtcha]

VERY well done! 

[scvrobeson]

What a spectacular build and display. Looks ready to fly off the deck

 

 

 

Matt 

[Jeff T]

Outstanding work ROM!!!

 

Absolutely brilliant.

 

Cheer's,

Jeff.

[crobinsonh]

Love it - superb finish on the Cobra and the figure.

[Kahunaminor]

Wow!

Plenty to see and admire here. It will be earmarked for reference for my build but I couldn’t hope to reach the same level!

 

Regards and thanks for sharing.

[Warbird]

Salut Romain,

 

That's a splendid Cobra you've made (although I'm not a big fan of that "scaffolding" configuration)! Special mention for your wheathering.

Congrats!

 

Tristan

[ROM]

thanks guys