AH-1G Cobra (late production) 1:32 ICM 32061

Plastic model helicopter to assemble: AH-1G Cobra (late production) 1:32 ICM 32061

The AH-1G Cobra (late production) model kit in 1:32 scale from ICM is an excellent proposition for model enthusiasts and military aviation history lovers. This plastic set allows you to build a detailed model of the American attack helicopter that played a key role during the Vietnam War.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1:32
• Catalog number: 32061
• Model dimensions: 422 mm length x 106 mm width
• Number of parts: 241

Set features:

• High-quality casting and precise details, including panel lines and rivets on the fuselage panels.
• Thoughtful part division, making assembly easier and ensuring a realistic appearance of the finished model.
• The set includes various armament options, including a six-barrel 7.62 mm Minigun and a 40 mm M129 grenade launcher.
• Possibility to build the model with different markings, including:
• AH-1G 68-17074 "the GLADIATOR", С Troop. 16th Cav. CanTho, January 1972
• AH-1G 68-15031 "Pandora's Box", 238th AWC, Vietnam, 1971
• AH-1G 68-15012 "#1 Du Me Mi", F Troop, 4th Cav, Phu Bai, 1972
• Large decal sheet, including cockpit elements.
• Mask templates that facilitate precise painting of transparent parts.

History and use: The AH-1G Cobra was designed as a fire support helicopter, often referred to as "air artillery" during the Vietnam War. Its main task was to support ground troops with its powerful armament. In 1972, in response to the threat from portable anti-aircraft systems "Strela," some helicopters were equipped with devices to divert hot gases from the engine, increasing their resistance to attacks.

During the conflict in Southeast Asia, Cobras demonstrated excellent survivability and reliability, becoming one of the most important support helicopters on the battlefield.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.