Italeri AH-1W Super Cobra Model Kit

Italeri brand 1/72 Scale AH-1W Super Cobra Plastic Model Kit from Italeri. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older. During the Vietnam War, it quickly became apparent that troop carryinghelicopters required some kind of armed escort. The AH-1 Cobra was intended tobe a stopgap measure to meet this need while a new aircraft could be designed. As a result, the AH-1 had many parts in common with the UH-1 Huey. However, the Cobra was such a success that it is still in use today and the proposedreplacement, the AH-56 Commanche, was canceled. The AH-1W is a navalized twinengine version of the Cobra and is used exclusively by the U. S. Marine Corpsfor close air support of ground troops. FEATURES: Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clearDetailed intakes and jet exhaustsInterior detail: Single piece tandem cockpit tub with separateinstrument panels, cyclic controls, and gunsightDetailed laser turret, 20mm cannon, rocket pods and TOW missilelaunchersOrdnance includes Hellfire missiles and rocket podsWaterslide decalsIllustrated instructionsMARKINGOPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for 1 version: 1) United States Marine AviationYOU WILL RECEIVE: One plastic modelREQUIREMENTS: AssemblyHobby knife (RMXR6909)Cement for plastics (TESR3512)Sprue cutters (HCAR0630)Paint (FS38038 Flat Black, FS34087 Olive Drab, Red, GunmetalMetallizer, FS36231 Dark Gull Gray, Rust, FS17038 GlossBlack, FS37875 Flat White, FS36375 Light Ghost Gray, Dark Green)SPECIFICATIONS: Scale: 1/72 length: 8.03 (204mm)Skill level: 2Parts: 71COMMENTSDue to small parts This highly detailed Italeri 1/72 scale plastic model kit accurately recreates a Bell AH-1W Supercobra. First used by the Marines in 1986, Its armament consists of a 20mm rapid fire gun as well as TOW, Sidewinder, Hellfire, Zuni missiles and 70mm rockets. Officially licensed by bell helicopter Co, this kit contains a detailed cockpit, fuselage panel lines, full complement of missiles, as well as an accurate full color painting guide and precise decal sheet.