ARMA Models is a Russian company that's been around since about 2016. Their kits are mainly 3D printed or cast resin - focusing on a wide variety of (mainly Russian) subjects. Even before the unfortunate ongoing events in Ukraine, ARMA Models items were a bit hard to obtain outside of Russia. It seems that they do focus mostly on the "domestic" market - which is unfortunate because from what I have seen their kits and accessories are fantastic.
The Kamov KA-52 Alligator helicopter needs no introduction - featuring a twin seat side by side cockpit configuration and a very distinctive coaxial rotor design. It comes as the latest development of the single-seater KA-50 "Black Shark" helicopter - The type has seen limited service throughout the current Ukrainian conflict - with questionable success.
ARMA Models' KA-52 (Kit No. AM48200) kit was released in approximately 2022. It comes entirely 3D-printed in salmon-pink and gray resin with very fine details throughout - vacuform clear plastic is provided for the windscreens/canopies and small magnets are provided for fitting the pylons and ordnance. Many innovative design features will undoubtedly make this a very quick build - including a single piece printed fuselage, single piece rotor heads, single piece stub wings w/ pylons already attached, etc. Provisions have also been made for easy fitting of 3D decal cockpit details.
As I cannot read Russian, my apologies in advance for not going into more detail in the instructions and describing the ordnance. Below is a list of the aftermarket items I opted for:
AM48209 Metal 2A42 Gun Barrel
AM48230 Spray Mask Set
AM48235 Quinta 3D Interior
SMK48046 Detailed Seats
AM48214 Screen Exhausts
AM48234 GOES-451 Sensor
AM48205 ATGM Whirlwind
AM48207 External Tanks
AM48208 Ataka ATGM
Again, a massive thanks to my friend Alex for helping me acquire the kit and associated aftermarket sets from Russia.
Here's a couple links to 2 build-ups of this kit from other UA-camrs:
(Both are Russian language, but you should get the idea from just watching the videos!)
Mikhail's Moments:
Pt 1: ua-cam.com/video/Stqrmi-L6h4/v-deo.htmlsi=_djr1WgAkKThL_X0
Pt 2: ua-cam.com/video/jJ7Y0xMLxkg/v-deo.htmlsi=qXwQcCPTPlLVv3u6
Pt 3: ua-cam.com/video/vgdQ02JcJXQ/v-deo.htmlsi=F5TkrVKlWyGt70g2
Pt 4: ua-cam.com/video/_97ttku2RP4/v-deo.htmlsi=yoFms9v1i2isjNB0
The Bear:
ua-cam.com/video/W1xwncRJGz0/v-deo.htmlsi=R6PyxMEAM1GlTP3bv
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