This
is my first entry to the ARC and I am glad to present this MI-35M
model. Done during the Corona lockdown phase, this has been built from a
Zvezda 1:72 kit . The kit itself is very complex and is not advisable
for beginners. It has around 290 parts and a detailed guide with 35 steps .
The kit has option to display the engine and the transmission details and
also the enclosed one. I opted for the enclosed option for this model.
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I
started with the cockpit and it had a good fit. My only comment is that the
cockpit could have engraved instrument panels and decals could have been better.
After completing the cockpit, I move to the rear storage compartment which is
detailed and has a bench to sit 4 soldiers. Post this, the two fuselage halves
were assembled. This step required some sanding for better alignment
particularly over the engine area. The trickiest part of the build was
assembling the 5 piece bubble canopy. It took half a day just to ensure
alignment and proper fit. There are lots of weapon options provided and I opted
to go with the rocket launchers and the anti-tank missiles. The entire kit was
painted in slate gray.