Trumpeter 05113 - 1:35 ACH-47A Armored Chinook

Plastic scale model kit of the ACH‑47A Armored Chinook – “Guns‑A‑Go‑Go” (1:35)

Trumpeter's 1:35 kit recreates the fearsome ACH‑47A Chinook, heavily armored and equipped with a formidable weapons loadout, used by the US Army in Vietnam. With over 450 parts, photo-etched details, masks, and decals for three iconic helicopters, this kit offers a superb challenge for experienced modelers. The finished model measures 458 mm in length, with a rotor diameter of 515 mm :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

Kit contents:

• 450+ plastic parts on 16 sprues
• Photo-etched detail parts and painting masks
• Full armament: up to five .50 cal/M60D, two M24A1 20 mm cannons, miniguns or rocket pods, 40 mm grenade launcher
• Decals for “Easy Money”, “Stump Jumper”, “Birth Control”
• Detailed painting & assembly guide with masks

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Length: 458 mm
• Rotor diameter: 515 mm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: Advanced

Note: This kit requires glue, paints, and modeling tools (not included).

Building experience:

The kit is designed for advanced modelers. Precision is required for mounting weapons, applying photo-etch parts, and aligning rotor assemblies. Rewarding final result with high realism.

Suggested tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding papers
• Plastic cement and CA
• Paints (per guide), brushes

About the ACH‑47A Chinook:

The ACH‑47A was an armoured, gunship version of the CH‑47A Chinook, equipped with heavy machine guns, cannons, rockets, grenade launcher, and additional armor. Deployed in Vietnam in 1966 by the 1st Aviation Detachment, only one survived the war – “Easy Money” :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Trumpeter – excellence in large-scale modeling

Trumpeter is respected for its high-quality large-scale kits with fine parts, clean molding, and realistic accessories. The ACH‑47A Chinook kit is one of the most anticipated releases of 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.