Model Aircraft – September 2019

kit in 1:35 – and it still is a small model in this

scale, compared to other helicopter kits. It

includes a detailed Allison T63 engine, open/

closed positionable doors, diferent options

of weapons (7.62 miniguns, Gatling guns, with

M260 seven-shot and M261 nineteen-shot

rocket pods, Hellire launchers and rockets),

etched parts (seat belts, ammunition belts,

small details) and decals for ive diferent

versions (mainly used in Somalia).

Assembly started with the engine

compartment, which is very well detailed,

including some very ine parts, some of which

are hard to position and mount. The cockpit

area is fully detailed and was assembled

next. You can now choose between a fully

equipped attack version or a personal carrier

with troop seats on both sides. I chose the

attack version which looks very aggressive.

The engine compartment was painted light

grey, the engine itself was in jet exhaust, with

silver and black. For the main aircraft colour

I chose Lifecolor Matt Black and Dark Grey

with a few drops of Olive Drab added, and the

result matched very well when compared to

the original colours. The interior was airbrush

painted black and a ine brush was used

to paint all the details in the cockpit. White

pigments were dry brushed over all surfaces

next to emphasise the details and edges and to

THE 160TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION REGIMENT

(SOAR), KNOWN AS THE ‘NIGHT STALKERS’ ARE MAIN USER

OF THIS SMALL HELICOPTER

The cockpit area is

fully detailed

The engine itself

was painted with jet

exhaust, with silver

and black

MODEL AIRCRAFT SEPTEMBER 2019

NIGHT STALKERS LITTLE BIRD

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