Need a Soviet era helicopter to go along with the US models. The “Hind” is the perfect candidate:

Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art. Fig. 2: Example of completed model. Fig. 3: Example of completed model. Fig. 4: Example of completed model.

The intention would be to paint / decal this as a Ukrainian example.

I first bought one of these kits from Ebay.co.uk, for £22 including postage - but the delivery company; Evri, lost it and it never turned up. The seller reimbursed me without question.

Eduard.com also makes two photoetched sets for this model:

Fig. 6: Eduard PE set SS678. Fig. 7: Eduard PE set 73-678.

These can be bought as a combined set of both (labelled 73-678), or just as SS678. I bought just SS678 (mainly interior detail) from https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/.

• See Eduard.com for more details. These are available from most good models / model spares stockists.

Since I didn't want to display this as a Soviet (or Russian) piece, the included decals are not much use. Fortunately there is a company making aftermarket decals specifically in Ukrainian colours/markings to reflect real world unit numbers within the Ukraine armed forces:

Fig. 8: Foxbot 72-058 Fig. 9: Foxbot 72-058

If you are in the UK, then Hannants are able to supply these: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FBOT72058 - which is where I ordered a set from.

• See Foxbot.com.ua for more details - these are widely available across most online model stores.

Fig. 10: Colour chart from ...

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Fig. 11: Box

Fig. 12: Instruction manual.

Fig. 24: Parts Frame 1.

Aftermarket photo-etch detail parts from Eduard.com:

Aftermarket Ukraine decals and paint schemes:

Fig. ##: Decals 1.

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