Zvezda 7230 Mil Mi-8T Hip-C Helicopter 1:72 Model Kit

Model Overview

Zvezda 7230 is a 1:72 plastic model kit of the Mil Mi-8T Hip-C 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 145 plastic parts for this release.

Design & Detail

This Mi-8T Hip-C is a Soviet military transport-helicopter subject. It offers a different airframe configuration from the later Mi-8MT and a different role and marking choice from an EMERCOM rescue release. Use the 7230 kit code when comparing similar Mi-8 listings.

Specifications & Features

• Manufacturer and kit code: Zvezda 7230
• Subject: Mil Mi-8T Hip-C Helicopter
• Scale: 1:72
• Material: Plastic
• Parts: 145
• Manufacturer dimensions: 25.5cm overall model size
• Model Steam difficulty: Intermediate
• Assembly: Glue Required
• Assembly instructions included

Build Experience

Model Steam difficulty: Intermediate. Cockpit and cabin work precedes fuselage closure, followed by glazing, landing gear and rotor assembly. These dependent stages and smaller adhesive joins support an Intermediate rating. Some experience of preparing and fitting conventional plastic aircraft parts is useful.

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

The manufacturer lists the assembled model at 25.5cm overall. Allow extra handling space around the rotor while fitting it and while moving the finished display. It can accompany other Soviet aircraft at the same scale, provided the selected markings and date suit the intended scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a kit or a ready-built helicopter?

This is Zvezda kit 7230, an unassembled 1:72 plastic model of the Mil Mi-8T Hip-C Helicopter. Construction is required before it can be displayed.

How demanding is the build?

Model Steam rates this kit Intermediate. 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 25.5cm 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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