ICM AH-1G Cobra Model Kit with M8A1 Mat HC-ICM48298

The ICM AH-1G Cobra and M8A1 US Landing Mat, part number HC-ICM48298, is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit depicting the AH-1G attack helicopter and a section of M8A1 US landing mat. The Cobra became associated with the Vietnam War after entering combat operations in 1967, using weapons such as a six-barrel Minigun, automatic grenade launcher, rocket pods and gun containers for ground support.

This kit allows different versions of the AH-1G to be built, with a selection of aviation weapons for varied combat load options. The M8A1 mat can be assembled as a fragment of a helicopter landing pad in two versions, reflecting the chequerboard or row arrangements used to create small pads and larger airfields. Detailed assembly instructions are included, along with decals covering four AH-1G markings.

Markings

The decal options represent helicopters operated by US Army aviation units in Vietnam, including aircraft from the 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry, and H Troop 10th Cavalry.

• AH-1G 66-15262 “Hulk”, Company D, 227th AHB, Phuoc Vinh, summer 1970
• AH-1G 68-17068 “Cindy Ann”, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, Phuoc Vinh, August 1970
• AH-1G 68-17077 “Corsair”, Company D, 227th AHB, Lai Khe, 1970
• AH-1G 68-15101, H Troop, 10th Cavalry, Pleiku, autumn 1972

Specifications

• Scale: 1:48
• Parts: 169 helicopter parts plus 64 landing mat parts, 233 total
• Finished length: 295 mm
• Finished width: 71 mm
• Box dimensions: 410 x 260 x 55 mm