1/72 Bell AH-1 Cobra Decals

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softener is also recommended at this stage. After applying softener, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.

1. AH-1W Lot.I Super Cobra Unit: HMLA-169 Vipers, USMC. Serial: 140 (BuNo.162535)
2. AH-1G Unit: "F" Troop, 4th Cavalry Regiment, US Army. Serial: 15012 Hue-Phu, August 1972. Note anti-Strela missile modifications, which 'hide' the exhaust gases which the heat seeking Strela homes on.
3. AH-1W Lot.II Super Cobra Unit: USMC. Serial: BuNo.162567 Modern Cobras are painted In a highly effective two-tone gray colour scheme. This AH-1W carries TOW missile armament on its wings.
4. AH-1W Unit: USMC. Serial: 237. During Operation Desert Storm, this USMC AH-1W was armed with 70mm rockets and TOW missiles. Special engine inlet (liters protected the engines from abrasive sand.
5. AH-1 "Pandora's Box". Unit: 2/20 ARA, US Army. Serial: 031. The helicopter flown by CW2 L.Wayne Richardson, Vietnam 1972.
6. Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209). Reg.: 165369. MSN: 26369. Code: SM-23 Location & Date.El Centro - NAF (NJK / KNJK) California, USA - February 19, 2015.