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

Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art for Mi-24P.

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 (the Mi-24P) from Ebay.co.uk, for £22 including postage - but the delivery company; Evri, lost it and it never turned up after an extra week after the expected delivery date. The seller reimbursed me without question.

Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art for Mi-24VP.

Second model was ordered from Ebay.co.uk from seller Models For Sale Ltd - in this case I swapped to the Mi-24VP, as the aftermarket decals had a nice Mi-24VP colour scheme I preferred over the Mi-24P designs.

These kits include a set of crew figures (pilot/co-pilot), so aftermarket parts are not needed.

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 ...

• Sourced from:

Fig. 11: Box

• Zvezda Mi-24VP instructions (PDF)

Fig. 12: Instruction manual. Fig. 13: Instruction manual. Fig. 14: Instruction manual. Fig. 15: Instruction manual. Fig. 16: Instruction manual. Fig. 17: Instruction manual. Fig. 18: Instruction manual. Fig. 19: Instruction manual. Fig. 20: Instruction manual. Fig. 21: Instruction manual. Fig. 22: Instruction manual. Fig. 23: Instruction manual.

Fig. 24: Parts Frame. Fig. 25: Parts Frame. Fig. 26: Parts Frame. Fig. 27: Parts Frame. Fig. 28: Parts Frame. Fig. 29: Canopy Parts.

Original kit decals:

Fig. 30: Original decals.

Aftermarket photo-etch detail parts from Eduard.com:

Fig. 31: Photo etch details. Fig. 32: Photo etch details. Fig. 33: Photo etch instructions. Fig. 34: Photo etch instructions.

Aftermarket Ukraine decals and paint schemes:

Fig. 35: Aftermarket decals. Fig. 36: Aftermarket paint scheme. Fig. 37: Aftermarket paint schemes. Fig. 38: Aftermarket paint scheme. Fig. 39: Aftermarket paint scheme.

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