19 - 1/72 Italeri RAH-66 Comanche
What a fun build this was, the Italeri 1/72 RAH-66 Comanche
Only 2 prototypes were ever made and the one was black and the other Helo Drab. I decided to do something a little different and created a What if US marines version.
This Helicopter took over from the AH-1Z Vipers for the Marines, provide more stealth and superior firepower.
I hope you enjoy.
You can see the build progress at the link below.
https://imodeler.com/groups/helicopters/forum/topic/wip-rah-68-comanche/
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Spiros Pendedekas said on February 18, 2022
Beautiful result and great build thread, Anthony!
Love whatiffers, especially ones made excellently, such as this one.
Anthony Ricco said on February 18, 2022
Thanks Spiros. I'm glad you liked it - Really enjoyed doing it, this I'll definitely do some other What Ifs.
John vd Biggelaar said on February 18, 2022
Very nice result, Anthony @anthonyricco
Love the weathering.
Anthony Ricco said on February 19, 2022
Thanks a lot John.
Morne Meyer said on February 18, 2022
Awesome work on this one Anthony. Sad that this gunship never entered service. I like the details you added to it. Well done!
Anthony Ricco said on February 19, 2022
Thanks a lot Morne - Yeah it is a pity would have been awesome to see these produced.
Gary Brantley said on February 18, 2022
Very cool concept Anthony @anthonyricco! And the model looks great too! Exquisite work Anthony. 👍
Anthony Ricco said on February 19, 2022
Thanks so much Gary. Really appreciate the comments.
Robert Royes said on February 18, 2022
Cool looking helo! I guess it went the way of the old AH56A Cheyenne, never to be in service.
Anthony Ricco said on February 19, 2022
OOOOh now that was a good looking helicopter - much better than the Comanche - would love to find a kit of that to build.
I'm glad they are going ahead with the SB-1 Defiant though - thats also really cool looking.
Robert Royes said on February 19, 2022
Here you go, This is an Atlantis reissue of the old Aurora kit. It's very basic.@anthonyricco
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