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AH-1F Cobra
AP101
This fuselage is the eCobra's big brother. Designed for larger models which commonly have
a better power to weight ratio, the modeler is less restricted to detail the fuselage and add scale effects.
Creative modelers will be able to integrate scale details to internalize accessories for fuel powered
models and maintain a magnificent scale Cobra fuselage.
AP101 AH-1F Cobra 60 Scale Fuselage Assembly Kit $387.00 
The following items are broken down to give you a clearer view of the items that are required to complete
the model. Due to the narrow fuselage width, some models will work and some will not. The best check is to measure
your helicopter mechanics at its widest point, normally it is at the main gear or the lower mechanics. The distance from
the bottom of the fuselage to the top circular hole is 10 3/4" [27.3cm] which provides plenty of space for mechanics.
The internal maximum width for this fuselage is 4 7/8" [12.4cm].
If your mechanics are
slightly wider 3/16"~5/16" [5-8mm] then it is still possible to fit, but you will need to be creative in adding a detail to
the outside to "hide" the extra width or relocate the problematic parts on the mechanics, but this is not alway possible. Being
that this is built up fuselage, making this type of change is simple and easy as you can see the interference problems. In a
fiberglass fuselage, it is usually a fight right from the beginning just to remove enough parts just to get the mechanics to
sit in the basic fuselage.
Most of our finished product photos for this model show the Cobra with fuel powered mechanics using regular sport
landing struts and skids. The Cobra includes Aluminum landing gear which greatly improves its scale appearance but it may not be
suitable for novice pilots. Modelers building the Cobra should consider using sport landing gear until after the model has been
trimmed and run-in during the recommended 1 hour of hovering maneuvers. Once satisified with its flight performance and there is
no overheating, the Aluminum landing gear can be fitted and you can enjoy your Cobra.
Under "Other Equipment" we list the radio set, type of servos, recommended gyro and other accessories
that we do not carry. These are for reference and can be purchased through your favorite hobby shop.
Other Equipment
- 8-10 Channel 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver.
- Century Predator 90 or Xcell Standard or SE model helicopter.
- Piezo gyro, heading lock & rate mode.
- High speed rudder servo to match the requirements of the gyro.
- 3-4 High torque servos for cyclic/collective with a min. torque rating of 70oz/in.
- Optional flexible pushrod kit to actuate the 20mm cannon and mini servo.
- Flat building board for construction. Straight closet doors and high density foam work the best.
- Wax paper, T-Pins, masking tape, building square, balsa plane & stripper, and sand paper.
- Epoxy, Epoxy filler, JB Weld and cynoacrylate fast, medium and slow adhesives.
- Plastic covering, matching paint, masking tape and spray equipment for finishing.
- Heat sealing iron and hobby heat gun for covering the model.
- A selection of metric hex keys, drivers, pliers and cutters.
- Rotory Moto tool for cutting, sanding and finishing.
- Drill and drill bits for mounting hardware and installing lighting.
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