1/72 Ka-52 'Cabin' (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD072009)

What Is It?

Take your Ka-52 scale model to the next level of realism with this photo-etched detailing set, thoughtfully engineered to fit the Zvezda 1/72 scale kit. The Ka-52, often referred to as the “Alligator,” stands as a modern Russian attack helicopter recognized for its distinctive coaxial rotor system, advanced avionics, and formidable weaponry. Elevate your build from an ordinary rendition into a near-authentic portrayal of this cutting-edge rotorcraft, capturing the Ka-52’s advanced cockpit instrumentation, pilot seats, and crucial interior fittings that enable agile and lethal strike operations. Made from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes two photo-etch boards (complete with pre-colored dashboards) plus color instructions, offering 62 unique parts. Among the enhancements are instrument panels, control levers, seats, seatbelts, and a variety of other intricate cockpit components.  This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Ka-52 model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast. By integrating these durable metal upgrades, you replicate every nuance of the Ka-52’s cabin, effectively bringing your model to life for fellow enthusiasts to admire.

Who Is It Intended For?

This cabin detailing set is ideal for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers desiring a quick yet impactful cockpit enhancement for their Ka-52 kit
• Diorama builders illustrating modern Russian attack helicopter missions, from reconnaissance to close air support
• Collectors looking for a show-stopping display piece featuring the Ka-52’s advanced cockpit layout
• Rotorcraft enthusiasts focusing on the Ka-52’s cutting-edge coaxial rotor system and sophisticated avionics

Benefits

1. Cockpit-Centric Realism: Includes instrument panels, control levers, seatbelts, and more, achieving near-realistic cabin detail
2. Durable Brass: 0.15 mm brass ensuring robust, finely etched components that stand out once assembled
3. Broad Scope: Two photo-etch boards with 62 parts focusing on the helicopter’s pilot and systems officer seating area, enabling you to refine even minor cabin features
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers capturing the advanced capabilities behind Russia’s modern attack helicopter design

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etched brass boards featuring color instrument panels, seatbelts, control levers, and other cockpit enhancements
• Color instruction manual guiding correct placement and assembly

Applications

Ideal for upgrading:

• Modern helicopter dioramas displaying the Ka-52’s advanced weapon systems and cockpit instrumentation
• Collector’s models striving for a show-stopping cockpit finish in a Russian rotorcraft
• Exhibition builds focusing on the Ka-52’s unique coaxial rotor design and advanced avionics

Historical Background

The Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” emerged as a modern evolution of the Ka-50 design, tasked with command, coordination, and attack roles in Russian army aviation. Developed in the late 1990s and refined into an operational model by the early 2010s, the Ka-52 embraced an advanced coaxial rotor system, robust armor plating, and upgraded avionics to excel in ground strike, reconnaissance, and direct command missions. Its twin-seat configuration improved situational awareness, splitting the responsibilities of the pilot and weapon systems officer. Deployed in various theaters—ranging from counter-insurgency to all-weather attack—this rotorcraft underscores Russia’s focus on agility, multi-role capability, and advanced targeting solutions in modern conflict. Over the years, the Ka-52’s sophisticated cockpit arrangement and formidable weapon loadout have solidified its position among the top contemporary attack helicopters worldwide. By adding these cockpit enhancements to your Ka-52 kit, you reflect the helicopter’s pivotal role in Russian combat aviation, capturing the ergonomic and strategic design behind its dual-crew system, advanced sensors, and lethal strike capabilities.

How to Use

Follow these steps for an expertly detailed Ka-52 cockpit:

1. Eliminate any molded cockpit detail where photo-etched parts (dashboards, control levers, seatbelts, etc.) will attach.
2. Detach the brass pieces from the frets using fine nippers or a blade.
3. Bend or shape the items according to the color instructions, ensuring a precise fit inside the Ka-52’s cockpit area.
4. Affix them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or recommended adhesives, aligning colored dashboards meticulously.
5. Prime and paint in line with the Ka-52’s real cockpit schemes, referencing actual photos for color accuracy.
6. Study real-world Ka-52 imagery to add weathering and final touches that reinforce operational authenticity.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD072009? ?

• Cockpit-Focused Upgrade: Recreates the Ka-52’s advanced two-crew control setup with seatbelts, instrument panels, and more
• Robust Brass Material: 0.15 mm thickness ensuring crisp, reliable etched parts that hold up throughout the modeling process
• Comprehensive Enhancement: 62 unique pieces refining everything from seat harnesses to control levers, delivering a unified cockpit revamp
• Medium Difficulty: A focused, rewarding set for modelers highlighting the Ka-52’s sophisticated interior design

Upgrade Your Ka-52 Cabin with Unmatched Detail & Lethal Combat Helicopter Authenticity!

Elevate your modern Russian attack helicopter build using these precisely etched cockpit components. Order now and showcase the Ka-52’s innovative two-seat arrangement and avionics suite in stunning detail!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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