AH-1Z “Shark Mouth” USMC Attack Helicopter 1/35 Academy (ACY12127)

Description

Based on the Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra, which was used in great numbers in Vietnam, Bell developed the improved AH-1W SuperCobra which has twin engines for greater survivability and a 20mm cannon. First delivery of this prototype to the US Marine Corps was in 1986. The armament consists of a 20mm rapid fire gun, alternating packages of TOW, Sidewinder, or Hellfire missiles and Zuni 127mm or Hydra 70mm rockets.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/35
Skill Level: 3
Length: 19.3”
Height: 4”
Parts: 210+
– Painting and assembly required
– 6 sprues
– Molded in high-quality plastic
– One decal sheet
– Clear parts
– Weaponry features 20mm rotary cannon, AGM-114 and AIM-9 missiles, as well as two types of rocket pods
– Accurately detailed cockpit, panel lines and rivets
– Photo-etched parts
– Mask for canopy included
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Rotating guns
– Canopy can be assembled open or closed
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Flat Black
Black
White
Red
Light Ghost Grey FS 36375
Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320
Silver
Steel
Olive Drab
Olive Green
Clear Red
Clear Blue
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