Zvezda 4823 Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind Helicopter 1:48 Model Kit

Model Overview

Zvezda 4823 is a 1:48 plastic model kit of the Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind Helicopter. It is supplied as a construction project for assembly and display, rather than a finished helicopter or a radio-controlled model. The manufacturer lists 318 plastic parts for this release.

Design & Detail

This release can represent the Mi-24V or Mi-24VP, using the appropriate supplied nose-armament option. It is not the same aircraft configuration as the fixed side-cannon Mi-24P. Choose the intended variant before assembling the relevant parts and applying the matching markings.

Specifications & Features

• Manufacturer and kit code: Zvezda 4823
• Subject: Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind Helicopter
• Scale: 1:48
• Material: Plastic
• Parts: 318
• Manufacturer dimensions: 44.7cm overall model size
• Model Steam difficulty: Challenging
• Assembly: Glue Required
• Assembly instructions included

Build Experience

Model Steam difficulty: Challenging. Detailed internal stages, numerous small fittings, clear cockpit glazing and precise rotor and undercarriage assembly demand sustained attention. The kit is rated Challenging. A larger scale improves access to some parts but does not remove the construction dependencies.

Remove parts from the sprues carefully, tidy the attachment points and test-fit each subassembly before applying cement. Complete any internal finishing while those areas remain accessible, then protect the clear parts and small fittings as you continue with the fuselage and rotor.

Use suitable plastic-modelling cement for assembly. The parts are supplied for construction and painting; paints, glue and tools are separate purchases, rather than included starter-set supplies.

Display & Collection

At a manufacturer-listed overall size of 44.7cm, the model needs a planned display position with rotor clearance. Compare it with an early Mi-24A or a Mi-24P if collecting different Hind variants. Matching scales alone does not make the versions interchangeable in a dated scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a kit or a ready-built helicopter?

This is Zvezda kit 4823, an unassembled 1:48 plastic model of the Mil Mi-24V/VP Hind Helicopter. Construction is required before it can be displayed.

How demanding is the build?

Model Steam rates this kit Challenging. The rating covers the supplied construction task, including fitting smaller components and aligning the rotor; optional advanced weathering is a separate choice.

Are glue and paints included?

Use suitable plastic-modelling cement for assembly. The parts are supplied for construction and painting; paints, glue and tools are separate purchases, rather than included starter-set supplies.

What size is the completed model?

The manufacturer specifies 44.7cm overall model size. Allow clearance around the rotors and check the intended shelf or case before beginning the build.

Does the model fly or use a motor?

This is a static display model. Its helicopter subject does not make it an RC aircraft, and any movable display parts do not provide powered flight.

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