1:32 Bell AH-1G

The real subject

The Bell AH-1G is an American attack helicopter from the time of the Vietnam War, derived from the machines of the UH-1 family. You will recognize it by its narrow fuselage with the crew seated in tandem, by the stub wings for carrying armament and by the skid landing gear. It is that slenderness that makes the AH-1G a rewarding subject in a large scale, because every detail shows on the finished model.

An accessory for a model in 1:32 scale

The set belongs among the accessories for models of the AH-1G helicopter in 1:32 scale and is bought for a kit you already own. Accessories of this kind replace or add what the production of a kit simplifies. Before building, follow the manufacturer's instructions and compare the parts with your model under construction.

How to work with the parts

• Before gluing, wash the parts in lukewarm water with a drop of detergent, degrease them and let them dry.
• Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder flat.
• Try the fit dry; with accessories the seating is often only brought home by sanding.
• Secure the joint with cyanoacrylate glue; on larger mating surfaces a two-part glue helps.
• Before painting, apply a thin coat of primer, which shows the places where work is still left.
• Lay the small parts out on a tray with a raised edge so that they do not get lost.

Who it is for

For a modeler who is building the AH-1G in a large scale and knows which part of the machine he wants to work up. Working with add-on parts means careful dry fitting, so it suits someone who has already finished a kit or two.

The paints, the glue and the thinner are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.