1/72 Mil Mi-28 Havoc, in GDR service

[Spey_Phantom]

this is the first 1/72 model in my WW3 storybuild, but since the 1/72 models are bigger and complexer to build, im gonna give them theyre own thread 

this one im now working on, is a Zvezda 1/72 Mi-28A, Decals im using will be a combination of the fits (stencilling) and a TOM east-german decal set (markings & serials).

the story behind this build is that if the German Democratic Republic (East-Germany) still exisited, they would ahve to replace they're Mi24 Hind-E and -F's at this point. at first, i was thinking of a Ka50 or 52, but i decided that an Mi-28 would be more plausible.
the DDR-LSK would have posessed about 26 of these machines to support DDR-NVA (GDR National Peoples Army) troops on the ground.


the plan in my head:



progress photo's:

[Army of One]

Oh I'll be watching this.......I got loads of these in the stash.......be interesting to see how it goes together............

[Dizzyfugu]

Nice and simple one. 

May suggest a typical NVA-LSK livery of their Mi-24, in beige and a pale olive green instead of the Soviet-style sand and tan?



A GDR Navy machine would also be an option?

[Spey_Phantom]

i like that suggestion, i'll take it 

[Dizzyfugu]

 

[NARSES2]

Looking forward to this one 

[lancer]

This is going to be interesting.

[Spey_Phantom]

im still working on this project in silence, the main assembly is now done, and a first coat of light sand has been applied on the front of the fuselage.
i wont have time to work on it this weekend, as im spending some time at my GF's place.
still need to do the weapons, but that shouldnt take to long 

[Captain Canada]

If it's so complex how come it's almost finished already ?   

Nice work Nils ! She's really coming along and it's going to look great in those colours.

[Army of One]

Looking great Nils......any major fit problems along the way.....?

[Spey_Phantom]

just finished 

[Dizzyfugu]

Nice! The pale colors suit it well. 

[PR19_Kit]

That's one strange looking helicopter for sure, but you made a great job of it Nils. 

[Captain Canada]

Beauty job there Nils ! The colours and camo look awesome, and really makes the markings stand out. Such a neat looking chopper. There's been that same kit sat on my LHS shelf for years. I always look at it but it doesn't really fit in anywhere with my build preferences....oh well, maybe I should grab it anyway.

[lancer]

Amazing jiob,. That is one stunning looking havoc!! and it looks really good in East German markings