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Title: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 17, 2021, 01:22:21 PM
Thought I'd get another one started while waiting for the Ocean Hawk's glazing to cure.
The is a Special Hobby 1/72nd kit. They produced a whole raft of Cobras a few years ago. All the same sprues generally but with different instruction booklets.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: councilman on January 17, 2021, 01:47:23 PM
Do you think the Cobra was the first real Gunship??
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 17, 2021, 02:15:59 PM
Do you think the Cobra was the first real Gunship??
First one designed specifically for the purpose. Many helicopters had bits added on before this time but really the Cobra was the first gunship.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bob C on January 17, 2021, 06:51:21 PM
This will be another good one. Saw some of these for real in Norway many years ago.

Bob c
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on January 17, 2021, 09:06:26 PM
I loved the sound when I was in Vietnam
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 18, 2021, 12:46:49 PM
You were in Vietnam during that period Martin?
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on January 18, 2021, 09:19:37 PM
Late 60's Chris - and yes the Viet Cong did shoot at me before you ask.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: zak on January 19, 2021, 07:51:23 AM
Late 60's Chris - and yes the Viet Cong did shoot at me before you ask.
They missed!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on January 19, 2021, 09:26:04 AM
You should have paid them more - just think of the quiet peaceful time you would have had over the last few years - YoHoHo
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 19, 2021, 12:50:43 PM
You should have paid them more - just think of the quiet peaceful time you would have had over the last few years - YoHoHo
Yes, but how could we have had the club without you Martin?
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 19, 2021, 12:56:21 PM
Cockpit assembled - 17 parts ( I know not many compared to you tankies in 1/35th ).
All pretty good mouldings from Special Hobby.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: zak on January 19, 2021, 01:38:34 PM
Cockpit assembled - 17 parts ( I know not many compared to you tankies in 1/35th ).
All pretty good mouldings from Special Hobby.
Surely enough for a 1/72 scale kit?
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 20, 2021, 11:01:19 AM
Cockpit assembled - 17 parts ( I know not many compared to you tankies in 1/35th ).
All pretty good mouldings from Special Hobby.
Surely enough for a 1/72 scale kit?
I think so. I have just realised there are another five parts to be added yet.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: cph64 on January 20, 2021, 03:33:31 PM
Two part headrests my they were spoilt.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on January 26, 2021, 12:57:09 PM
Cockpit now mounted in the fuselage.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bob C on January 27, 2021, 10:19:38 AM
It’s coming along nicely Chris.

Bob c
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: zak on February 09, 2021, 10:01:32 AM
It’s coming along nicely Chris.

Bob c
Agree.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 12, 2021, 01:53:30 PM
Just about ready for masking and painting. The canopy was in 5 pieces.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: zak on February 12, 2021, 05:33:46 PM
Looks like your the only one doing anything at the moment.
Keep it up.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on February 12, 2021, 09:20:05 PM
I agree with Zak - you are keeping the web site going by yourself .
Slap on the wrist to myself, will get something done tomorrow.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 13, 2021, 01:10:43 PM
I did wonder where everyone was. I thought my access to the website had gone woopsee!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on February 13, 2021, 03:13:47 PM
Sorry Chris - but you will have to stay as a "one man band" for another couple of days.
The strange things you do in lock down - we decided to empty the cupboard under the stairs and sort it out - it is now pristine and shiny but I have tweaked  my back again - so it looks like it will be a couple of days before I get back to the model bench.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bigkev on February 14, 2021, 10:34:32 AM
I did wonder where everyone was. I thought my access to the website had gone woopsee!

Hi Chris,
Still here. On holiday this week so I hope to get some modelling done, and reply to some of the builds.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 14, 2021, 01:01:31 PM
Sorry Chris - but you will have to stay as a "one man band" for another couple of days.
The strange things you do in lock down - we decided to empty the cupboard under the stairs and sort it out - it is now pristine and shiny but I have tweaked  my back again - so it looks like it will be a couple of days before I get back to the model bench.
Hope you're not out of it for too long. Take it easy!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on February 14, 2021, 01:32:32 PM
Thanks Chris - just a bit of pain letting me know to be careful -- will give it a couple of days keeping upright , not bending over the bench and should then be back to normal ( now what will Zak say about me being normal - YoHoHo )  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bigkev on February 14, 2021, 02:34:39 PM
Hi Chris,
Looking the part, will this be in an overall Olive Green colour once in the paint shop.
Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: cph64 on February 14, 2021, 08:10:11 PM
You'll have to get 'she who must be obeyed' to walk up and down you back MSea that should cure it. Or at least put you in your place. lol!!!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 15, 2021, 12:57:43 PM
Hi Chris,
Looking the part, will this be in an overall Olive Green colour once in the paint shop.
Cheers,
Kevin
Yes and I hope with the cobra head decal on the nose.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bob C on February 15, 2021, 08:49:34 PM
I like this, it’s coming along nicely.

Bob c
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Red Lancer on February 22, 2021, 06:32:04 PM
Thanks Chris - just a bit of pain letting me know to be careful -- will give it a couple of days keeping upright , not bending over the bench and should then be back to normal ( now what will Zak say about me being normal - YoHoHo )  >:( >:( >:(
Hi Martin... I hope you are ok now
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on February 22, 2021, 07:31:02 PM
Thanks Howard -still giving me a bit of pain, so taking it easy and NO BENDING OVER THE BENCH - just sitting upright and reading history books.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bigkev on February 22, 2021, 08:00:57 PM
Thanks Howard -still giving me a bit of pain, so taking it easy and NO BENDING OVER THE BENCH - just sitting upright and reading history books.

Does this mean, access to the wallet and credit card is inhibited?
If, so. Joyce has done well.
What will be her next feat of punishment to Msea??
Please receive these 'virtual applications' of Ibuleve in the hope help can come from members in your hour of need....? 
Bigkev

PS. Get Better Soon
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on February 23, 2021, 08:41:01 AM
Thanks Kevin - its getting better as we speak -hohohho
But Amazon and the Book Depository are easily accessed over the internet so the books have come with no pain (only to the wallet)
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: cph64 on February 23, 2021, 01:16:56 PM
Bookworld Wholesale have lots of Nautical things on offer at the moment so even more for you to spend your pension on!!!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 23, 2021, 01:54:55 PM
Plenty of time to sit and read then Martin.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on February 24, 2021, 01:52:35 PM
Main colour on. Detail painting left to do then decals (or stickers if you like).
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: councilman on February 24, 2021, 05:36:57 PM
Almost there Chris,
Its going to be a good looking machine this one.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on March 02, 2021, 03:35:54 PM
Cobra complete. Went together nicely  and all parts fitted together well. The decals went on well - less then 30 secs in water. Finished with Mr Hobby 340 field green.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on March 02, 2021, 03:48:20 PM
Love it - whats next ????
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: cph64 on March 02, 2021, 04:12:00 PM
Fantastic job. The nose reminds me of a Romulan Bird of Prey!!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bob C on March 06, 2021, 08:10:46 PM
It looks great.

Bob c
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: zak on March 07, 2021, 08:00:53 AM
can one man ever have too many helicopters - nice model.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on March 07, 2021, 02:07:43 PM
No. Plenty more Cobras to come.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: MSea on March 07, 2021, 02:10:24 PM
How about one in a paddy field or on a river gunboat  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on March 07, 2021, 02:14:18 PM
Got some more ideas for some dioramas to be done later (3 I think at the moment). I don't think the Cobra flew from the boats.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Red Lancer on March 09, 2021, 10:43:17 AM
Looks great...Well done!
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on March 09, 2021, 02:46:19 PM
Thanks Howard.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: councilman on March 12, 2021, 03:30:48 PM
Great Job Chris. Well done.
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: Bigkev on March 13, 2021, 06:23:16 PM
Hi Chris,
Very nice indeed.
Another great build from our 'helicopter king'
Bigkev
Title: Re: Marines AH-1G Cobra
Post by: chriswil42 on March 14, 2021, 01:29:45 PM
Hi Chris,
Very nice indeed.
Another great build from our 'helicopter king'
Bigkev
I try.