AH-1W Super Cobra Build Log

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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2025
✅ Step 1/5 done
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March 31, 2025
Fixed screws with Super Glue under the cockpit for balance.
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March 31, 2025
Painted the gatling gun with dark iron and masked it off until the end.
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March 31, 2025
Fuselage assembled without problems.
Step 2/5 done.
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April 1, 2025
Filling the gaps
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April 1, 2025
All assembled and ready for priming

Step 4/5 ✅
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April 2, 2025
Primer down - Mr. Surfacer 1500 Gray and it was the first time I have ever used my riveting tool, I hope the result will be visible enough.
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April 4, 2025
Preshading done, the sanding the primer and afterwards painted the MRP-091 gray
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April 4, 2025
I masked all the antennas after painting them black to make it easier for me.
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April 4, 2025
This is my main reference photo, I'm so glad I found such a detailed photo of the Super Cobra.
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April 4, 2025
The darker blue-gray has been applied as well on top to match the reference photos.
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April 4, 2025
The blue-gray is Humbrol 145 enamel. Enamels are much more difficult to control with the airbrush for fine lines compared to lacquers but the result satisfies me.
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April 4, 2025
It's a very slick helicopter.
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April 6, 2025
Next up is the wash. I’m pretty sure the rivets I’ve done will start appearing with the wash.
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April 6, 2025
The other day I discovered a really good technique for placing decals from Scaling Slav on Instagram and it worked wonders. I use Decal Fixing and then apply Decal Setting Solution with a brush instead of earbuds which were always giving me problems, residues and silvering. It's super easy just with a brush!
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April 6, 2025
The kit has just a few decals, it’s such a pleasure to build such an easy kit after the Mi-8 beast in 1/48 scale.
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April 7, 2025
Cobra getting its well deserved wash.

21 31 March, 15:16

Finn
I'm in

31 March, 20:45

Cristian A 著者
Thanks Finn, welcome 👍

31 March, 21:44

Neil
Me too! Looking good.

4 April, 09:55

Cristian A 著者
Thanks Neil, welcome!

1 4 April, 15:12

Maksim Kurmaz
This Italeri kit is as old as mammoth s*t. I've built it twice in my early ages, and in my opinion, it is not worth your time. But you have it in your stash, so what would you do?

While it is painful a bit, currently I trash old kits and buy a replacement when it is available. Yeah, prices are much higher nowadays, but the result is much more rewarding.

7 April, 09:27