AH-1Z Viper Full Build (Part I)

This video I start building the 1/35 USMC AH-1Z Viper from Academy models.
Beginning with the cockpit I add a fair amount of scratch built detail. Including fabric covers for the seats, electrical connections, tubing and mission grips.
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[@modelchili]

Off to a cracking start!

[@LocktOnArt]

Cheers!

[@subodai85]

here he is!

[@christianrodrigues7571]

Superbe travail de précision... C'est magnifique. Cela donne un réalisme à la maquette. Je vais regarder de ce pas la partie II Félicitations... ~~ Superb precision work ... It's beautiful. This gives realism to the model. I'm going to watch part II now. Felicitations...

[@anthonyricco5522]

Such amazing work - wow - you’ve given me so many ideas - things I had no clue how to make are doable. Amazing work.

[@LocktOnArt]

Thanks very much, glad I could help

[@ThatMofoDamon]

You never stop amaze me, with your attention to detail George! You have been taking some serious noted on th AH-1Z! Your work on the cockpit, elevated it to a whole other level. Thanls for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend!

[@LocktOnArt]

Thank you very much! I have done a heap of research so can get it as accurate as I can. I really appreciate the time and support you have given me Damon, cheers!

[@ThatMofoDamon]

@@LocktOnArt Are you kidding me, i watched every single one of your builds from day one. I wish I could become half as skilled as you my friend.

[@LocktOnArt]

@@ThatMofoDamon Thanks for your support my friend

[@subodai85]

Amazing work so far, crazy amount of detail and extra work in there man, you have so much more patience than I do. I have this kit in the stash and it’s never gonna be this good lol

[@LocktOnArt]

Thanks very much!, It's a good kit just lacking in the cockpit area.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Nice video! I heard about your channel yesterday from a friend, so I had to come take a look. Very nice work. You really got all the details in your cockpit. I just subbed you. I'll be watching for more. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@LocktOnArt]

Thank you Jeff, nice to have you on board! I look forward to bringing you more content soon.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Such a patience to build this cockpit, the kit parts are almost disappear under the scratch and pe ones ... good job!*

[@LocktOnArt]

Thank you. I know!, in fact I haven't used the instructions for a long time 😄

[@thomasfischer6597]

Stumbled over your channel today and instantly subscribed! I can only say this is just impressive! Especialy your calm hands attaching those tiny parts... Started on my AH-1Z a few days ago. Could not find good reference pics of the interior though. Would you mind sharing yours? Thank you in advance and keep the great work going! Cheers from Hamburg, Germany! Tom

[@LocktOnArt]

Thank you so much. I'm glad to have you on board! . If you give me your email, I would be glad to share with you my reference photos. Thanks again, George

[@thomasfischer6597]

@@LocktOnArt Thank you so much! Just contacted you via your homepage. Have a great day!

[@marcushamster9638]

Hi, amazing work, really fantastic. Could you please tell me what thickness the brass sheet has? Is it 0.5 milimeter or 0.00164 feet? Thanks and best regards. Marcus

[@LocktOnArt]

Thank you so much, Marcus. The brass sheet I'm working with is 0.2 mm, and it's quite firm.

[@marcushamster9638]

Thanks a lot, now I got ot, but how do you cut it? Everything I`m trying does not work, too weak, the sheet bends itself, ... @@LocktOnArt

[@LocktOnArt]

I use a ruler and then cut along it with a scalpel several times @@marcushamster9638

[@utley]

what are you using for reference material in your cockpit? not really having much luck finding decent pictures of the cockpit using google.

[@LocktOnArt]

I can send you the reference photos I have. Just flick me an email, [e-mail]

[@utley]

@@LocktOnArt ok cool...email sent. My kits coming in this week, would be nice to have some other reference materials.

[@marcothommen2484]

Have you ever been asked by the movie industry, to work for them..?

[@LocktOnArt]

Not that I know of 😅

[@crestron5965]

Имитацию гофрированной трубы можно было сделать обмотав ниткой.

[@LocktOnArt]

Thanks for the idea!