AH-1W Super Cobra Build Log

 

✅ Step 1/5 done 

Fixed screws with Super Glue under the cockpit for balance. 

Painted the gatling gun with dark iron and masked it off until the end. 

Fuselage assembled without problems.
Step 2/5 done. 

Filling the gaps 

All assembled and ready for priming

Step 4/5 ✅ 

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.  

Preshading done, the sanding the primer and afterwards painted the MRP-091 gray 

I masked all the antennas after painting them black to make it easier for me. 

This is my main reference photo, I'm so glad I found such a detailed photo of the Super Cobra. 

The darker blue-gray has been applied as well on top to match the reference photos. 

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.  

It's a very slick helicopter. 

Next up is the wash. I’m pretty sure the rivets I’ve done will start appearing with the wash.  

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! 

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.