This kit is quite typical of Monogram kits developed in the late 1980s with raised panel line detail and excellent interior detailing. Initially released in 1987, the last in a strictly Monogram box was in 1995. This is the first Revell-Monogram release though the parts, instructions, and decals are unchanged from those earlier offerings. The most recent issue is in the blue Revell box and is from 2015, though apparently with different decals.

The tan plastic is very nicely molded and free from flash. The cockpit tub is well done with all the proper helo controls and two crew members to stick in the seats if you so wish. There is a nicely detailed cabin area as well with canvas jump seats to hold troops.

A fair amount of assembly is required prior to attaching the fuselage halves that includes inner cabin wall detailing, engine exhaust installation, main rotor hub assembly and the tail rotor installation. Then the halves can be attached along with the lower and upper fuselage inserts. A bit more cockpit work needs done before the transparency is glued in place.

The various nose sensors and gun are install d along with the landing gear. This aircraft does need some nose weight and there is room for it. Stub wings and armament are next with rocket pods and TOW missiles. The main cabin doors are next along with their windows. These can be posed open if one wishes. The same goes for the door/hatch for the pilot and gunner. The last items are various antennas and the main rotor blades.

Instructions are well drawn with generic color information. Four markings options are provided, all with the same hard edge camo pattern, but different colors. There are aircraft from Russia, North Korea, Czech Republic, and Nicaragua. The decals are nicely printed, fairly thick and glossy and the backing sheet has yellowed. However, my experience with these types of decals is that the markings are still viable.