Cobra Company 1/35
Mi-24V Hind E
Exterior Detail Set

Cobra Company has released a several detail sets for the Monogram 1/48 and Trumpeter 1/35 Mi-24 Hind kits. While the Trumpeter kit is impressive out of the box, it was missing some essential details to replicate an Afghan warrior. Thiss set addresses nicely those shortcomings.

Included in the set are detailed engine exhaust infrared suppressors, late style chaff/flare launchers, and RHAW antennas for the nose and tail.

The instructions are nicely illustrated, yet the only complaint I have on this set is also here. The parts are numbered out nicely, but the instructions don't show which numbered parts goes where. In addition, you're left wondering if the IR suppressor exhaust is deflected upward or downward, or where to install the nose RHAW antennas. Fortunately these answers can be found in my Wings & Wheels Mi-24 book.

Chances are that if you're ordering this set, you already know where all of the detail parts are installed on the airframe, or like me, have an excellent reference standing by. Nevertheless, if you want to model an Mi-24 Hind Afghan War veteran, this set is definitely a must-have.

Don't stop here, check out the Interior Detail Set for the Mi-24V also from Cobra Company.

This detail set is available directly from Cobra Company (www.cobracompany.com).

My sincere thanks to Cobra Company (www.cobracompany.com) for this review sample!