1/35 Academy AH-1Z - WIP

Currently working on the Academy AH-1Z with a full suite of aftermarket parts (if it exists, I’ve probably got it) to build up a Czech Air Force example using the CAVU decals.

Have spent the past few weeks making the cockpit more accurate and adding in / replacing much of the avionics boxes, rivets, connectors etc.

Almost done with the cockpit now, but need to add in some patterning on the seats, add in fabric belts, and add missing fuse switches on the panel next to the rear seater.

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Looking good. :+1:

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Nice job so far.

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Made progress to finish the cockpit (minus the seats - these still need the fabric texturing and fabric belts made). Added the circuit breaker panel using Anyz switches and decals, hoses, etc.

Then opened up the vents in the APU compartment, oil cooler compartment, etc.

Now scratch-building the T-62-T40-1 APU which I suspect will be barely visible!





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Superb work !!
With a 1/35th scale Heli the details really stand out. Great work

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Damn! Who needs 3D printing when you have that ability? Very nice work.

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Man, the cabling work is looking really sharp !

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The APU / doghouse avionics insert is now complete and ready to slot it place. Also made the oil cooler and associated blower that is visible from the ventral vents. Almost ready to close up the two fuselage halves!

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Amazing build, looking forward to more updates!

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As posted elsewhere, impressive work. Keep it up. :+1:

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Some final glamour shots of the APU/doghouse avionics and cockpit. Sealed these into the fuselage halves today!



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The APU and cockpit look awesome so far. Can’t wait to see all of it come together.

Now you will have to get one of these to go with it.

Side bays complete, drain holes added, and fuselage closed up!



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