📷 Looking for reference photos of AH-64A 89-0256 (Shark Mouth) and 89-0242 (Toothy Nose Art)

[fintajoe]

Hi everyone,

 

I recently purchased the Hobbyist Decals HD000726-S048 decal sheet for the 1/48 AH-64A Apache. The sheet includes two specific aircraft that I would love to build accurately:

 

• 89-0256 – known for its shark mouth nose art
• 89-0242 – with a stylized toothy grin

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find any clear reference photos of either aircraft online. The manufacturer didn’t provide a placement guide or photo preview, and even their website doesn’t offer additional visuals.

 

If anyone has photographs, deployment shots, or even partial walkarounds where the serial number or artwork is visible, I would be incredibly grateful. These machines deserve to be faithfully represented, and I’m aiming for maximum accuracy.

 

Thank you in advance for any help – and happy modeling!

Cheers,

Zoltán from Hungary 🇭🇺

[andyf117]

89-0256 (90256) 1-229Avn at Forward Refuelling Point (FRP) Banja Luka Metal Factory, Bosnia, February 2001.

[fintajoe]

40 minutes ago, andyf117 said:

89-0256 (90256) 1-229Avn at Forward Refuelling Point (FRP) Banja Luka Metal Factory, Bosnia, February 2001.

Thank You for your help!