Saturday, November 23

Preview: A "Whisky" Cobra & the Gerald R.Ford from Trumpeter in January...

Just when we thought we had seen Trumpeter's January items, two more appear. The "Whisky" Cobra & the Gerald R.Ford are the subjects. We look at the colours, decals, & built-up kits in our preview...

Preview: A "Whisky" Cobra & the Gerald R.Ford from Trumpeter in January...

AH-1W Super Cobra 
by Trumpeter
Kit No #05116
1/35th scale
The AH-1W Super Cobra was the US Marines’ attack helicopter. Designed and developed by Bell, it entered service with the US Marine Corps (USMC). Marines have been flying the AH-1W Super Cobra since 1986. The last AH-1W was delivered in 1998. and was retired in October 2020 after 34 years of service. The AH-1Z Viper, which is also manufactured by Bell Textron, replaced the Super Cobra.

The colour schemes presented in this kit
The decals in the box
The masks are provided in the kit.
The Super Cobra was the first attack helicopter to qualify both the Sidewinder air-to-air missile and the Sidearm anti-radiation missile. Both missiles can use the same LAU-7 rail launcher. Sidearm has a range of more than 15 km. The AIM-9L Sidewinder is an all-aspect, short-range, air-to-air missile with a range of 15 km and can be used in certain configurations of this helicopter.

Model Length: 469mm / Rotor Diameter: 419.5mm
Total Parts: 380+
Total of 10 sprues
Left and right fuselage moulded with authentic details
Finely detailed cockpit & rotors
Photo-etched parts included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...


USS Gerald R.Ford CVN-78 
by Trumpeter
Kit No #05638
1/350th scale
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the lead ship of the Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carriers, with construction commencing on August 11, 2005. It was officially launched on November 9, 2013, and entered service on July 22, 2017. As the largest aircraft carrier in the United States and the world, this vessel marks a significant shift in naval technology, featuring an electromagnetic catapult system that replaces the traditional steam-powered system used in the Nimitz class.

The colour schemes presented in this kit for the Ford and its aircraft...

The decals in the box
The USS Gerald R. Ford is equipped with advanced defence systems, including two sets of RIM-162 ESSM missiles, two sets of RIM-116 RAM missiles, and two sets of dense array close range defence weapon systems. Additionally, it features the MK-38 25mm remote-controlled machine gun system. The carrier's aircraft complement includes the F-35C fighter jet, F-18E/F fighter jet, E-2C/D airborne early warning aircraft, SH-3G/H or SH-60F helicopters, and the planned MQ-25 unmanned refuelling aircraft.

Model Length: 963.2mm / Beam: 265.9mm   
Total 0f 220+ parts
71 sprues(!), hull , decks and stand
Detailed Hull is a one-piece part
Detailed  decks
-Extensive photo-etched details included
-Aircraft Wing includes:
 F-35C, EA-18G, MH-60S, MV-22, F-18F, E-2C
-Complete ship and aircraft decal sets
- Photo etched parts included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...

These kits will soon be on sale through Trumpeter's distributors Worldwide...