Fujimi 1/48 AH-1S STEP II

[stikpusher]

This is one of my older chopper builds from about 10-12 years ago.  I modified the TOW launchers to match what I’d seen in photos of Israeli Cobras during the 1982 Lebanon War. Decals are from Isradecals, and paint is Humbrol. I also added some decal seat harnesses in the cockpit.

[Leon]

I really like the look of the Cobras! You did a fine job on this.

[keavdog]

Great finish stik

[Medicman71]

Very cool Cobra Stik!

[406 Silverado]

I’m very partial to these birds as I spent a lot of time around then during my 8 year stint in Army Aviation. Very well portrayed Carlos!!

[jeaton01]

Super, Carlos! I much prefer the look of the G canopy, but the S canopy is not so bad looking at yours.

[stikpusher]

Thanks guys! I love the Cobra! Still my favorite helicopter gunship. When I was a TOW gunner, during exercises we would sometimes take up positions on a ridge and our Division’s TOW Cobras would slide up nearby and do their part before flying away to a new firing position. Our Aviation Brigade had a mix of Q’s and S’s like this one. John, I’m with you on liking the bubble canopy of the G, Q, and Marine Cobras, although the flat plate canopy was supposed to be more tactical for lower reflections and such…

[TJ]

Stik that is a great looking Cobra.

[stikpusher]

May 27, 2023 19:17:15 GMT -5 TJ said:

Stik that is a great looking Cobra.

Thanks TJ👍🏼

[bradley25mm]

Really cool paint job Carlos. Love me a cobra. Thanks for sharing.

[stikpusher]

Thanks Bradley! I like the IDF scheme, and I do believe that they were the first ones to take TOW Cobras into combat in 1982.

[midnightprowler]

Beautiful.

[stikpusher]

Thanks again Lee. The Cobra is indeed one beautiful machine!