The kit is pretty good, although the thick canopy is a disappointment (especially given the superb cockpit detail). It also has a nasty seam on the centreline that is a pig to remove. The instruction diagrams are a little vague too, especially where the undercarriage is concerned (i got there in the end).
We have heard very little about Ukraine's Hinds during the current conflict, although it is known that they were very active during the counter assault that defeated the initial Russian attack on Hostomel Airport near Kyiv. Mi-24s also conducted the daring strikes against the Belgorad oil facilities over the border in Russia, as well as escorting the famous Mi-17 relief missions into besieged Mariupol. For now, it seems that the Ukrainians are mainly using the Mi-24P variant with twin side-mounted canons instead of the Hind-E's nose turret. However, the additional aircraft to be supplied by Ukraine's neighbors will include new Mi-24Vs.
.... and finally with my Ukrainian Mi-17 Hip.
Fred T
