The build below is my 1:24 scale model of a Bell AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter.  It was inspired when my cousin arranged for a tour of some surplus Army helicopters being stored at our local regional airport.  I took some photos of a decommissioned Cobra (see the one to the right) and decided to try to build it in LEGO.  I researched the model (a AH-1F) and built this LEGO version.  I decided to include powered main and tail rotors.  I ended up having to sacrifice some realism in order to fit the technic mechanics into the model at this scale.  But overall, I was happy with the final result.  In addition to the powered rotors, I added some lights as well.  There are four lights, one below the main rotor, two at the side winglets and one mounted behind the M197 20mm cannon in front.  This is still a work in progress as there is a bit more plating coverage to do and I need to complete the builds for the armament package.

Bell AH-1F Cobra (United States Army)
Manufacturer:  Bell Helicopter (1979-1989)
Length:  44 ft., 7 in. (44 ft. rotor diameter)
Model Scale:  1:24 

Crew:  Two (one pilot and one co-pilot/gunner)
Maximum Speed:  172 mph
Armament:
M197 20mm Automatic Gun (730 rounds per minute with 750 rounds of continuously belted ammunition)
8 TOW Missiles (tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile)
7 Hydra 70mm 2.75 in. Rockets (mounted in M260 rocket pod launcher)