Heloman Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just been browsing over on IPMS Deutchland site pics of Nuremburg Toy Fair amongs the pics I spotted the above. Lets hope it's the definitve Cobra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
outofbattery Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just been browsing over on IPMS Deutchland site pics of Nuremburg Toy Fair amongs the pics I spotted the above. Lets hope it's the definitve Cobra. I've been waiting for a G since failed attempts to do anything with the ancient Monogram kit.It's amazing it's taken this long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heloman Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I've been waiting for a G since failed attempts to do anything with the ancient Monogram kit.It's amazing it's taken this long. John the Bladerunner at Scaleworx was working up a conversion/new kit of the G but it was pushed to one side. I think we may have lots this one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi all, can somebody post here, or drop it to me via e-mail, what is the difference between G and Q (I know - ATMs), especially in the cockpits? Many thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 http://www.plastik-modellbau.org/blog/neues-von-der-spielwarenmesse-heute-az-model/2013/#more-17899 Look at the variants. Concerning previous experiences with AZModel, I wouldn't drop my Monogram kits too early... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi all, can somebody post here, or drop it to me via e-mail, what is the difference between G and Q (I know - ATMs), especially in the cockpits? Many thanks In a nutshell, the Q-model is a G equipped with the TOW missile system. As such, it has the Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) on the nose with the Optical Relay Tube (ORT)in the front cockpit. I believe it may have also had the updated pilot's gunsight. So the cockpits in a Q look essentially the same as an AH-1S(Mod) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 In a nutshell, the Q-model is a G equipped with the TOW missile system. As such, it has the Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) on the nose with the Optical Relay Tube (ORT)in the front cockpit. I believe it may have also had the updated pilot's gunsight. So the cockpits in a Q look essentially the same as an AH-1S(Mod) Yes, I agree with this, I knew it, but is anywhere picture of cockpits of G and Q to see really the difference? I was not succesful on The Net... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Here you are...in this topic...http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic_t_19546.html Unfortunately, only in Russian .. :) Edited February 9, 2013 by Lyash Igor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Zdravstvuj Igor, spasibo za link, no tam net kartinok kabin Cobra Q i G. S pozdravlenijem Jaroslav Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 So, really no picture of front cockpit of AH-1Q? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 So, really no picture of front cockpit of AH-1Q? I have a bunch of pics. I'll have to upload them tonight however. You sure they have to be AH-1Q pics? Why not AH-1S as they are essentially identical? Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Because AZ model is going to release AH-1G and AH-1Q... Since I found some pictures of oldie G, little younger Q is missing on the Net and also in Squadron Signal Cobra books... You can send them also to my e-mail, if better for you. Many thanks in advance. jaroslav hinds.spacek@post.cz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Because AZ model is going to release AH-1G and AH-1Q... Since I found some pictures of oldie G, little younger Q is missing on the Net and also in Squadron Signal Cobra books... You can send them also to my e-mail, if better for you. Many thanks in advance. jaroslav hinds.spacek@post.cz Jaroslav, If you have the question, I'm sure others do as well, so here are a few pics that should answer your questions. First Here's an AH-1Q, the first one in fact: most AH-1Q's did not have the black nose. Now here's a Colorado National Guard AH-1S: You'll notice the only big differences are the presence of the WSP (Wire Strike Protection) system on the AH-1S, APR 39 blisters on the AH-1S, skid fairings on the AH-1Q and the two bumps on the nose of the Q. Now here are some cockpit shots: AH-1S AH-1Q AH-1S pics were taken by me at Ft Rucker but the Q pics are from back in the day as no Q's exist anymore. Big difference I see is the Q has the interior gray of the AH-1G while the AH-1S would have been painted all black for NVG work in the early 80's. HTH Ray Edited February 19, 2013 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiger331 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Many thanks Ray, this explains a lot. BTW - I am former Hind pilot (2500 hours) and and had a chance to fly TAH-1P, which is owned by my Friend in Czech republic. very nice experience... http://www.airliners.net/photo/Bell-TAH-1P-Cobra/2162417/L/&sid=f3c2e4856af180ebf4beebbef99d217b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Many thanks Ray, this explains a lot. BTW - I am former Hind pilot (2500 hours) and and had a chance to fly TAH-1P, which is owned by my Friend in Czech republic. very nice experience... http://www.airliners.net/photo/Bell-TAH-1P-Cobra/2162417/L/&sid=f3c2e4856af180ebf4beebbef99d217b Glad I could help. WOW, I need friends like yours! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AH6C-SIP Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Jaroslav, If you have the question, I'm sure others do as well, so here are a few pics that should answer your questions. First Here's an AH-1Q, the first one in fact: most AH-1Q's did not have the black nose. Now here's a Colorado National Guard AH-1S: You'll notice the only big differences are the presence of the WSP (Wire Strike Protection) system on the AH-1S, APR 39 blisters on the AH-1S, skid fairings on the AH-1Q and the two bumps on the nose of the Q. Now here are some cockpit shots: AH-1S AH-1Q AH-1S pics were taken by me at Ft Rucker but the Q pics are from back in the day as no Q's exist anymore. Big difference I see is the Q has the interior gray of the AH-1G while the AH-1S would have been painted all black for NVG work in the early 80's. HTH Ray I'd say the biggest difference was the addition of the Tractor T/R... moving it from the Left side on the G to the Right side on subsequent models. Few Q's were made, and in Germany I belive circa 1986-87 we in D 3/8 CAV received our first Mod S's. Cheers, GT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) I'd say the biggest difference was the addition of the Tractor T/R... moving it from the Left side on the G to the Right side on subsequent models. Few Q's were made, and in Germany I belive circa 1986-87 we in D 3/8 CAV received our first Mod S's. Cheers, GT GT, A lot of G's got the tractor rotor as well. Your point about the number of Q's is well taken though and I'd probably be more likely to build an AH-1S instead as there are many more options. Ray Here's a TH-1G at Rucker with a tractor tail rotor: You might recognize this dashing young snake driver of Blue Maxx fame with his tractor rotor bird: Edited February 21, 2013 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AH6C-SIP Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) GT, A lot of G's got the tractor rotor as well. Your point about the number of Q's is well taken though and I'd probably be more likely to build an AH-1S instead as there are many more options. Ray Here's a TH-1G at Rucker with a tractor tail rotor: You might recognize this dashing young snake driver of Blue Maxx fame with his tractor rotor bird: In hind sight, I suppose you are most correct. Maybe the old memories are fading, but not the friendships! Ah yes, Iron Butterfly... "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Reforger 1974. Kazakhstan 2007 Edited February 22, 2013 by AH6C-SIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) In hind sight, I suppose you are most correct. Maybe the old memories are fading, but not the friendships! Ah yes, Iron Butterfly... "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" That's why I have 200,000 helo pics, cause I can't remember anything anymore! By the way, I assume you know but Mac painted Iron Butterfly as well as several other famous Blue Maxx birds. I only wish I had known you two back in the day. We have pulled this thread quite far afield, but I will end with my personal favorite pic of our mutual friend. Why is it my favorite? Cause I was enjoying the ride in the back seat! Ray Edited February 23, 2013 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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