1/48 Mi-24/Mi-35 'Amphibious Transport Compartment' (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD048242)

What Is It?

Bring your Mi-24/Mi-35 scale model to life with this super-detailed photo-etched detailing kit, meticulously tailored to fit the Zvezda 1/48 scale kit. Often dubbed the “Hind” in NATO classification, the Mi-24 introduced an unprecedented combination of transport and attack helicopter capabilities. Elevate your build from a basic rendition into a near-authentic portrayal of one of the Soviet Union’s most iconic rotary-wing gunships, showcasing the Mi-24’s striking amphibious transport compartment—capable of carrying troops into hostile zones while delivering punishing firepower. This set ensures the cargo hold and interior tie-downs, seatbelts, and mesh screens reflect the real helicopter’s multi-role adaptability. Crafted from 0.17 mm brass, this set includes a photo-etch plate plus full-color instructions, providing 44 unique parts. Parts include floor panels and cargo tie-downs, seatbelts, mesh screens, window frames, hatches and access panels, air vents, and many other intricate components essential to a realistic transport cabin! 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/Mi-35 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 upgrading with these durable brass elements, you replicate the compartment vital for troop deployment, effectively bringing your model to life for all to admire. 

Who Is It Intended For?

This photo-etch detailing set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking a substantial cockpit/cabin upgrade without overwhelming complexity
• Diorama builders depicting Mi-24 assault or amphibious missions in varied combat environments
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping representation of an enduring Soviet/Russian military helicopter
• Rotary-wing enthusiasts highlighting the Mi-24’s troop transport adaptation within its fearsome design

Benefits

1. Interior-Centric Detailing: Features floor panels, cargo tie-downs, seatbelts, mesh screens, window frames, and more, delivering near-realistic authenticity
2. Durable Brass Material: 0.17 mm brass ensuring crisp, high-fidelity etched parts for superior interior and exterior fit
3. Complete Range: 44 unique parts refining key cabin details central to troop-carrying operations
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers capturing the multi-role functionality behind the Mi-24’s design

Product Details

Kit Composition

• One photo-etched brass plate including floor panels, cargo tie-downs, seatbelts, mesh screens, window frames, hatches, air vents, and more
• Full-color instruction manual ensuring correct placement for each detail

Applications

Perfect for amplifying the realism of:

• Mi-24 dioramas demonstrating amphibious troop insertions or close air support roles
• Collector’s models seeking a show-stopping cargo compartment upgrade
• Exhibition builds focusing on the Hind’s versatile design melding heavy armament with a troop transport interior

Historical Background

The Mi-24 “Hind”, first flown in the late 1960s and refined into its operational form by the 1970s, revolutionized rotary-wing warfare by unifying a powerful weapons suite with a capacity for up to eight combat-ready troops. This distinct amphibious troop compartment gave Soviet forces a formidable edge, allowing rapid deployment and insertion behind enemy lines while the helicopter’s cannons, rockets, or anti-tank missiles provided suppressive fire. Over the decades, the Mi-24 served in numerous global conflicts—from Afghanistan to African civil wars—demonstrating high survivability, multi-role flexibility, and an enduring presence in modern arsenals. Renowned by NATO as “Hind,” it became a symbol of Soviet rotary-wing power, known for its swift speed, robust armor, and psychological effect on adversaries. By upgrading your Mi-24 model with these photo-etched brass parts, you capture the helicopter’s innovative blending of assault gunship and troop-lift capacities, underscoring the Soviet emphasis on mobility and overwhelming fire support.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a transformed Mi-24 amphibious transport compartment:

1. Remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etched parts (floor panels, cargo tie-downs, mesh screens, etc.) will attach.
2. Use fine nippers or a blade to carefully detach the brass pieces from the fret.
3. Shape and bend parts following the full-color instructions, aligning them precisely with the helicopter’s interior layout.
4. Affix them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or an equivalent adhesive, ensuring each piece sits flush against the cabin’s framework.
5. Prime and paint in line with standard Soviet or modern Russian cockpit/cabin color schemes.
6. Check references for specific camouflage patterns, interior additions, and weathering suited to real operational Hinds.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD048242? ?

• Compartment-Focused Detail: Reinforces the Mi-24’s amphibious troop capacity with cargo tie-downs, seatbelts, floor panels, and more
• Robust Brass Construction: 0.17 mm thickness allowing for finely etched, impact-resistant components throughout assembly
• 44-Part Ensemble: One photo-etch board covering crucial upgrades from seatbelts to vent covers, ensuring a cohesive interior refinement
• Medium Difficulty: A rewarding set for modelers capturing the versatility and ferocity that made the Mi-24 a standout attack helicopter

Upgrade Your Mi-24 “Hind” Model with Unmatched Cargo Compartment Detail & Soviet Rotary-Wing Legacy!

Elevate your Russian assault transport helicopter build using these skillfully etched brass components. Order now and admire the Mi-24’s iconic fusion of heavy weaponry and troop-carrying might!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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