1:35 AH-64 Apache - M230 Chain Gun barrel (30mm), Pitot Tubes and tail antenna (resin, PE and turned parts)

AH-64 Apache - the barrel of the M230 cannon, pitots and a tail antenna (1:35, Master)

A detail accessory in metal, resin and etched parts, not a model of the helicopter. The set replaces the plastic parts of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. It contains the turned barrel of the M230 chain gun of 30 mm caliber, pitot (airspeed) probes and a tail antenna; resin and etched elements go with them. The combination of turned metal, resin and etched parts gives a sharpness and fineness that injection-molded plastic cannot achieve. It is made by the Polish maker Master.

Use and fitting

• Cut off the matching plastic parts and drill holes in what remains for the metal pins.
• First wash the resin parts free of mold release agent and separate them from the casting block.
• Glue the metal, resin and etched parts with cyanoacrylate.
• Fit the fine probes and the antenna at the end of the build, so that they are not damaged.

Painting tips

Treat the metal, the resin and the etched parts with a primer. Bring out the cannon barrel with a dark wash and dry brushing on the edges; leave the muzzle dark metallic. Paint the fine etched parts carefully, so that the detail is not flooded.

Who the set is for

For modelers building the AH-64 Apache in 1:35 scale who want a realistic barrel, probes and antenna instead of plastic. It assumes experience with metal, resin and etched parts alike.

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.