Academy AH-64A Apache USA 1/48 Scale Model Kit

Academy AH-64A Apache USA 1/48 Scale Model Kit brings AH-64A Apache USA to your workbench in 1/48 scale. The Apache’s tandem cockpit, narrow fuselage and rotor system offer a concentrated helicopter detailing project.

Planning the build

Plan access to the cockpit before joining the fuselage. Check the main landing-gear stance and rotor alignment before adding fragile external parts.

Working in 1/48 scale

This scale gives you space for cockpit and exterior painting while keeping many aircraft manageable on a display shelf. Think through the color and sheen of enclosed details before closing up the airframe. Check the particular subject’s size against the space you have, especially for helicopters and twin-engine aircraft.

Painting and markings

Choose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Academy
• Subject: AH-64A Apache USA
• Scale: 1/48
• SKU: ACD12262
• Academy kit number: 12262
• Format: Model Kit

Before starting

Check the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.

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