Stephen Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I wish they'd stop with the open access panels, please leave that stuff to the aftermarket guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Par429 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hey- Wow, looks pretty good! Just a couple things pop out at me. Looks like Longbow HF missiles on the right side? L model HF are not authorized on AH-1Z. And why is there a AH-1W style canted inboard pylon on the right wing? I'll definitely be getting one of these! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The formation lights and other raised areas look very heavy, maybe a manufacturing limitation but can be fixed easily with a sanding stick I believe. The formation lights have already been deleted and will be provided as decals, not raised detail which is incorrect. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I had the great opportunity to see HMLAT-303's Cobra's and Venom's up close and personal this year at Seattle Seafair. I am very excited to see these kits come out, and would love to see the boss bird's markings included in the Viper kit as a decal option. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Now that is one sweet looking Cobra! I wish the Army would follow the Navy and Marine Corps and allow the CO's bird to be decked out! I know, I know, the camo thing, but it would be cool to see an Army helo with colorful markings instead of helo drab all the time! Are their Hueys as colorful as the Cobra? Tim Edited November 11, 2014 by hawkwrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Glad you guys like it. For me blah, too much color. Some tail art, go for it. A cobra's head check but that is over the top to much 'look at me'. My 0.02. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Are their Hueys as colorful as the Cobra? Tim The ones I saw were all standard gray camo Tim. Just the boss bird Cobra had any color to it. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Oh please let this kit be scaled up to 1/35th scale! Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KAGNEW Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 coming in Dec thanx to Floyd................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Looks awesome. Now 1/35 please!!! Edited November 19, 2014 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 1/35 scale please!!! I want one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 1/35 scale....please kittyhawk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spang Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yeah, 1/35 is a must. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djack Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm ready for this and the Venom both!!! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Excellent artwork! Since I've yet to see this helo with a sharkmouth, I will hold off for now. Best of luck in sales, Glen! Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Postman623 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I hope these sell well so other helicopters can be designed in 1/48. I think there are a few really interesting subjects out there no one seems to working on, like Ka-52, Mi-28 and Z-10. I know I am good for both airframes.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris D Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Same here, I'll be good for at least one of each. I'm also hoping this jumpstarts a wave of 1/48 helos. I totally understand the 1/35 releases which go great with armor, but as an aircraft modeler, I prefer to have helos which are the same relative size as my fixed-wing models. Fingers crossed! I'll certainly be grateful for really any helo releases in 1/48 since there are so many gaps. So thank you Kitty Hawk. Now take my money! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) The AH-1Z will be here in January 2015 Floyd Edited December 8, 2014 by Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Floyd, PM inbound! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The AH-1Z will be here in January 2015 Floyd Great news, Floyd! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 1/72. You know you want to. XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlennCauley Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Got a advertisement today from Steel Models, showing the 1/48 AH-1Z Viper (KH80125). On their site, still "out of stock." Yup, will get one when available! But please also make a 1/35 !!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlennCauley Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/kth80125.htm Kitty Hawk 1/48 AH-1Z Viper now available ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaypack44 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Just saw some of the shots of the finished product: http://www.charlottesvillemodelers.com/plastic-aircraft-models/apache-ah-1z/ Love that there's a low-vis Atlas option as well; I got to sit in the cockpit of 168000/QT-612, which will require quite a bit of decal modification, but I'd love to have that and the colorbird sitting on my shelf, so I'll probably be in for two! USMC AH-1Zs 168800 and 168000 by Josh Kaiser, on Flickr Edited January 16, 2015 by Jaypack44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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