1:48 MI-24 HIND PITOT TUBES & DUAS SYSTEM FOR ZVEZDA/EDUARD

The real subject

The Mi-24 Hind is a Soviet attack helicopter that combines an armored cockpit and heavy armament with room for several soldiers in the rear of the fuselage. On the nose it carries an array of sensors and tubes of the external air data system, small but conspicuous elements that everyone notices on a model.

What the set solves

The injected tubes from the kit tend to be thick and inaccurate, and they break off easily when handled. The replacement parts in this set have the right slenderness and a crisp transition of shapes, so the nose looks more faithful even from close up. The set is worked out for Mi-24 models in 1:48 scale from the Zvezda and Eduard brands; how many parts it contains and exactly how they are fitted is given in the instructions of the manufacturer.

Building and painting tips

• Cut the original shapes off the kit with a sharp blade and level the surface with a file.
• The parts are not polystyrene, so the joints are held by super glue, not by cement for plastic.
• Drill the mounting hole with a micro drill; the part then seats exactly and the joint is stronger.
• Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and degrease them before painting.
• Fit them at the very end of the build, because they risk being bent while they are on the model.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who build the Mi-24 in 1:48 scale and want the nose finished off as well as the rest of the model. Working with small parts calls for tweezers, a sharp blade and a steady hand. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.