1:72 Mi-24V Hind antennas

Mil Mi-24V Hind Antennas 1:72 (Quickboost)

This resin set from Quickboost, made by Aires, brings faithfully cast antennas and sensors for a model of the Soviet Mil Mi-24V Hind attack helicopter in 1:72 scale. It is not a helicopter model but a detail accessory for more experienced modelers, replacing the coarser plastic parts with finer and crisper castings.

The real subject

The Mil Mi-24 (NATO reporting name Hind) was a Soviet heavy attack and transport helicopter. It combined the firepower of an attack machine with the ability to carry troops, which made it one of the best-known helicopters of its day. The Mi-24V version was widely used and carried various antennas and sensors on the fuselage.

Tips for working with resin

The antennas are thin and bend easily, so attach them at the end of the build and protect them from breaking. First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water to remove mold release residue from the mold. Cut off the casting blocks with a saw and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond the parts with super glue (cyanoacrylate), not with plastic cement.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the accuracy of their model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for contests and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not a helicopter model but an accessory for a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.