Academy 12488 AH-64A Apache 1/72 Scale Modellers Kit  [AC-12488]

Academy 12488 - 1/72 AH-64A Apache (AC 2138)
Price:
£6.53
Brand:
Academy
Model:
AC-12488
Condition:
Brand New
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Introduction to the Academy 1/72 AH-64A Apache Model

The AH-64A Apache is a defining attack helicopter recognised for its avionics and armament. The Academy 12488 1/72 kit recreates the aircraft at a manageable scale with attention to panel detail and proportion. It is aimed at hobbyists who enjoy precise builds and historical subjects.

Notable Service and Development

Debuting in the 1980s, the AH-64A featured advances that shaped later attack helicopters and saw action in multiple theatres. Building the model highlights the design features that contributed to its operational use.

Workshop Tips and Display Potential

The Academy 1/72 AH-64A Apache gives a satisfying assembly process with cleanly moulded parts and sensible engineering for the scale. After painting and decal application, the finished model stands well as part of a collection or as a display centrepiece.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly Required: Yes
  • Paint: Required for realistic finish
The cockpit has simplified detail appropriate to 1/72 scale but includes key elements to suggest instrumentation. Careful painting and decals improve the visual depth.
Yes, the compact 1/72 footprint makes it straightforward to mount on a small stand or base for shelf display. Ensure rotor blades are fixed or stowed to suit the display method.
Light weathering techniques like washes and dry brushing work well at this scale and help bring out panel lines without obscuring the kit's moulded detail.

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