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1/35 Panda Israeli Bell 212 Anafa

by “Cousin Vinny” Ibarra

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The Israeli Air Force operated Bell 212 (similar to UH-1N’s) in the ground support role from the mid-1970’s to the present—although they are being withdrawn in favor of the UH-60 (S-70) Blackhawks.

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The model is a conversion of Panda’s 1/35 UH-1N. Conversion includes modifications peculiar to Israeli’s Bell 212 such as:

a.      Zigzag Antennas.
b.      Flare barrels on the side of the fuselage.
c.      Fuel dump tubings.
d.      Dragon-DML Machine guns mounts with Academy FN-FAL Machinegun bodies.
e.      Custom made decals printed on blank decal stock.
f.      RBF tags from Tamiya’s 1/32 F-15E.

The model depicts an Israeli Bell 212 as she appeared in 1999 during “Operation Grapes of Wrath” in Southern Lebanon. She carries the markings of a helo belonging to the “Southern Bell” Squadron.  The model was mounted with a M151 “Sayeret” TOW jeep.

Recently the model was given as a gift to an Israeli diplomat who flew this type. The model is now on display at his office here in Manila.

Vinny 

IPMS-Philippines, Bert Anido

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Photos and text © by Jose Vener C. Ibarra

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