1/48 Mi-24 'Interior' (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD048241)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your Mi-24  scale model to a new standard with this photo-etched detailing set, meticulously tailored for the Zvezda 1/48 scale kit. The Mi-24, renowned for its dual role as both an assault helicopter and a troop carrier, features a unique interior layout blending cockpit instrumentation with troop-carrying space. Transform your build from a standard model into a near-authentic portrayal of this formidable Soviet/Russian rotorcraft—immortalized in numerous conflicts since the 1970s—by capturing the helicopter’s distinctive cabin details essential to its mission of combined gunship and amphibious deployment. Crafted from 0.17 mm brass and 0.12 mm nickel silver, this set includes three photo-etch plates, an ILS film, plus a full-color instruction manual, offering 112 unique parts. Noteworthy enhancements include colored instrument panels, seatbelts and control levers, metal floor panels, straps, equipment racks, and numerous other intricate interior details critical to replicating the Hind’s cockpit and troop compartment. 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 Mi-24 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, finely etched upgrades, you replicate the mechanical and ergonomic intricacies of the Mi-24’s interior, effectively bringing your model to life for all to admire. 

Who Is It Intended For?

This photo-etch detailing set is ideal for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking a comprehensive interior enhancement to the Mi-24 cabin
• Diorama builders depicting helicopter operations with detailed crew spaces and troop deployment setups
• Collectors aiming for a show-stopping display of a legendary Soviet/Russian attack transport
• Rotary-wing enthusiasts highlighting the Mi-24’s cockpit and troop-carrying arrangement within a single airframe

Benefits

1. Interior-Focused Authenticity: Features colored instrument panels, seatbelts, control levers, floor panels, racks, and more, creating near-realistic cockpit and cabin detail
2. Premium Materials: Brass (0.17 mm) & Nickel Silver (0.12 mm) ensuring crisp, high-fidelity etched parts that can withstand assembly challenges
3. Comprehensive Range: 112 unique parts covering critical cockpit controls, troop seating, and equipment stowage in the Hind’s interior
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers capturing the Mi-24’s unique interior layout and complex multi-role mission profile

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three photo-etched plates offering colored instrument panels, seatbelts, control levers, metal floor panels, straps, equipment racks, and other interior fittings
• ILS film for reproducing transparent instrument faces and display elements
• Full-color instruction manual guiding accurate placement for every component

Applications

Ideal for enhancing:

• Complex helicopter dioramas revealing the Hind’s dual-cockpit design and troop compartment
• Collector’s models seeking a show-stopping interior demonstration of Soviet engineering
• Exhibition builds capturing the Mi-24’s role as both a gunship and airborne transporter

Historical Background

The Mi-24 "Hind", introduced in the early 1970s, quickly became a symbol of Soviet rotary-wing innovation, blending assault helicopter weaponry with the capacity to carry troops. This interior arrangement allowed the Hind to function as a flying IFV, deploying soldiers to crucial combat zones while leveraging potent rocket and cannon armaments for close air support. The Mi-24 served—and continues to serve—in numerous global conflicts, from the Soviet war in Afghanistan to modern African and Middle Eastern theaters. Its robust, well-protected cockpit and cabin underscored the importance of survivability, while the amphibious troop compartment improved flexibility in amphibious or rough-terrain insertions. This multi-role approach spurred subsequent iterations and modernization efforts that sustain the Hind’s serviceability and iconic status in worldwide militaries even today. By enhancing your Mi-24 kit’s interior with these finely etched brass parts, you honor the helicopter’s pivotal role in redefining attack rotorcraft, showcasing the synergy of heavy firepower and troop-carrying capacity that continues to shape modern combat helicopter design.

How to Use

Follow these steps for an impressively detailed Mi-24 interior build:

1. Trim away any molded plastic detail where photo-etch upgrades (instrument panels, seat harnesses, etc.) will attach.
2. Carefully detach each part from the three etched plates using fine nippers or a blade.
3. Shape or bend components following the full-color instructions, ensuring exact alignment in the cockpit or troop compartment.
4. Use cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or a suitable adhesive to secure them, verifying correct placement of panel lines, racks, and seatbelt buckles.
5. Prime and paint using real-world references for typical Soviet/Russian cockpit colors (often blues or grays) or other operator-specific schemes.
6. Consult real photos for final weathering and personalized finishing touches reflecting genuine Hind service environments.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD048241? ?

• Interior-Focused Precision: Showcases the Mi-24’s instrument panels, troop seating, equipment racks, and more, capturing this helicopter’s core usability
• Robust Mixed Metals: Brass (0.17 mm) & Nickel Silver (0.12 mm) ensuring finely detailed, load-bearing cockpit parts
• 112 Expertly Crafted Pieces: Three photo-etch plates & ILS film for in-depth interior replication from floor panels to harnesses
• Medium Difficulty: A fulfilling challenge for modelers emphasizing the Hind’s unique capability: assault power plus troop-carrying capacity

Upgrade Your Mi-24 "Hind" Model with Unrivaled Interior Detail & Legendary Soviet Gunship Flair!

Elevate your Mi-24 attack helicopter build using these meticulously etched brass components. Order now and showcase the Mi-24’s iconic dual-purpose design in stunning interior realism!

Shipping Information

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