NEWS: Zimi Model 1/35 AH-6J (Kitty Hawk) Reissue and Updated

Zimi Models has reissued an updated version of the Kitty Hawk AH-6J Little Bird in 1/35. They have a new boxart, PE, added metal barrels for the guns, and three decal options. They also claim to have updated the molds and instructions to make assembly easier.

More info at The Modeling News:

This is a welcomed model to have back on the market.

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That is not the box art we talked about. A little too sensitive?

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hopefully Zimi do a better job than Kitty Hawk with the soft detail, missing detail, and incorrect detail of the original kit. Failing that, ResKit will have to step up and fill the gap.

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Either way, Reskit will certainly help with some aspects of the kit that simply can’t be done well enough in styrene, except for those who worship at the altar of ‘close enough.”

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Found this whilst looking for details on the kit, looks promising as this was a very visible error of the kit from kittyhawk.

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Don’t forget the Werner’s Wings stuff.

Floyd

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This should obviate the need for a lot of aftermarket.

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And i see opportunities here, too… the plank mg mount and forward door fairing as a starter, Littlebird at SOF week, Tampa,.

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One never know, do one?

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I’m just happy to see these kits coming out. helicopters have been a neglected item and in thelast few years we seem to be getting a lot more new kits.

does anyone know what other rotorblade delights Zimi have in store?

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Love the retro landscaping, and it looks like a roof is optional! Easy diorama reference

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Looks like a full fold option, and 3D printed tail rotor, will also be offered (as aftermarket via Toucan). very nice.

Still hoping they give the A/MH-6M version the same treatment as I’ve done the J in a lot of detail and won’t personally make another one.

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