This is the first time I publish a
model on ARC. My build is the old 1/48 Monogram AH-1S, which was converted to Turkish Army AH-1P.
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Basic conversions follow so:
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In order to enhance the reality of the cockpit; some wires, a fire extinguisher, helmet bag, map reading lights and first aid kit bag were added,
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The HSS (Helmet Sight Subsystem) rails were built and glued to the canopy,
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Landing light was scratch built, glued and wired to the left skid,
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Since Turkish Cobras fly with 2-tube TOW launchers, 4-tube launchers were downgraded to 2-tube ones and some wiring added for enhanced realism,
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GPS antenna scratch built on the rear left top fuselage,
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MXF 484 Have Quick radio antennas (produced by Turkish electronics company
ASELSAN) were added to the lower fuselage,
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ARC 182 flexible radio antenna added to the lower fuselage,
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Plastic engine grill cowlings were removed and for extended realism mesh used to depict the grills,
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Ball shaped laser tracker in front of the main rotor removed,
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Gunner canopy window displayed in the open position,
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“Babibi Models” 1/48 TUR Army AH-1P decals were used.
I also added two actual pictures of the built kit for reference.
Enjoy the photos.
Emre Tüzün
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