1/72 Mi-28 (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD072010)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your Mi-28 scale model with this incredible photo-etched detailing kit, expertly designed to fit the Zvezda 1/72 scale kit. Nicknamed the “Havoc” in NATO reporting, the Mi-28 is a dedicated Russian attack helicopter developed for close air support, adept at neutralizing ground targets under day or night conditions. Transform your build from a typical rendition into a near-authentic portrayal of this formidable rotorcraft, whose advanced avionics, heavy armament suite, and robust armor design have proven critical in modern battlefield operations across various global theaters. Made from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes three photo-etch boards—featuring colored dashboards—plus color instructions, offering 106 unique parts. Refine critical aspects such as cockpit interior (instrument panels, seats, control levers), exterior details (landing gear, rotor blades, engine intakes), and weapons enhancements (rocket launchers, missiles, gun barrels)—all essential to capturing the Mi-28’s lethal architecture. 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-28 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 high-precision brass elements, you replicate, with accuracy and finesse, the Havoc’s defining mechanical features and advanced offensive loadout, 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 aspiring to enhance both cockpit and exterior of a modern Russian attack helicopter
• Diorama builders showcasing Mi-28 close air support or anti-armor missions in diverse environments
• Collectors seeking a show-stopping exhibit capturing the Havoc’s cutting-edge gunship design
• Rotary-wing enthusiasts focusing on the Mi-28’s advanced sensor, propulsion, and armament improvements

Benefits

1. Interior & Exterior Realism: Enhances cockpit panels, seats, landing gear, rotor blades, engine intakes, rocket launcher, missiles, and more, achieving a near-realistic finish
2. Durable Brass Material: 0.15 mm brass ensuring crisp, finely etched parts that withstand both painting and assembly processes
3. Comprehensive 106-Part Set: Three photo-etch boards refining the Havoc’s critical systems and advanced armament suite
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project for modelers who wish to depict the Mi-28’s imposing presence and battlefield prowess

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three photo-etch brass boards featuring cockpit instrument panels (colored), seats, seatbelts, control levers, landing gear elements, rotor and engine details, and more
• Color instruction manual ensuring exact part placement and smooth assembly

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• Modern rotary-wing dioramas showcasing close air support or anti-armor roles performed by the Mi-28
• Collector’s models seeking a show-stopping finish revealing the Havoc’s advanced cockpit and robust exterior
• Exhibition builds highlighting the Mi-28’s cutting-edge design in sensor, propulsion, and weapon technology

Historical Background

The Mi-28, conceptualized in the 1980s, evolved as Russia’s successor to the Mi-24 Hind series, prioritizing enhanced anti-tank firepower and improved night/all-weather capabilities. Officially entering service by the late 2000s, the Mi-28 consolidated lessons from decades of rotary-wing combat, emphasizing crew survivability via armor and crash-resistant features, and advanced avionics for round-the-clock operations. Its turreted main gun, missile racks, and robust sensor suite made it an ideal frontline attack asset in various theaters—from counter-insurgency efforts to large-scale conventional battles. The Havoc’s enduring modernization track underscores the Russian commitment to maintaining a formidable attack helicopter capable of suppressing and destroying a wide range of ground threats, further reinforcing its position alongside global counterparts in the modern helicopter gunship arena. By upgrading your Mi-28 model with these photo-etched parts, you pay tribute to the evolution of Soviet/Russian attack helicopters—capturing the Havoc’s lethal combination of advanced targeting systems, potent armament, and pilot/weapon systems officer synergy that shapes modern battlefield engagements.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a strikingly accurate Mi-28 build:

1. Eliminate or smooth any molded plastic detail where photo-etched parts (cockpit panels, seat frames, rotor enhancements, etc.) will be placed.
2. Carefully separate each brass component from the three etch boards using a blade or fine nippers.
3. Shape the items following the color instructions, ensuring alignment with the helicopter’s fuselage, cockpit sections, and weapon stations.
4. Attach them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or another recommended adhesive, verifying proper orientation of key elements like landing gear struts and rocket pods.
5. Prime and paint referencing modern Russian camo patterns or desert/urban variants widely used by international operators.
6. Review real-world photos for finishing touches, weathering, and insignia placement that convey the Havoc’s operational environment.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD072010? ?

• Comprehensive Interior & Exterior Focus: Captures both the Mi-28’s advanced cockpit panels and its formidable outer weapon systems
• Robust Brass Precision: 0.15 mm thickness ensuring crisp, reliable etched parts that handle complex assembly and painting
• 106 Intricate Pieces: Three photo-etch boards (colored dashboards) refining the Havoc’s operational features from seats to gun barrels
• Medium Difficulty: A gratifying project for modelers emphasizing the Mi-28’s formidable weaponry and advanced avionics

Upgrade Your Mi-28 "Havoc" Model with Unrivaled Detail & Lethal Russian Gunship Dominance!

Elevate your Mi-28 attack helicopter build using these meticulously etched brass enhancements. Order now and showcase the Mi-28’s commanding presence in modern aerial warfare!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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