Mil mi-2US Hoplite gunship variant, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 87242

The Hobby Boss 87242 is a snap-together plastic model kit at 1/72 scale, depicting the Mil Mi-2US Hoplite in its armed version. This military helicopter kit allows you to represent a gunship variant of the Mi-2, a versatile light aircraft known by the NATO codename “Hoplite”.

The Mi-2US Hoplite

The Mi-2 is a helicopter designed by the Mil Design Bureau and manufactured in Poland. The Mi-2US version is an armed variant intended for close support missions. Its compact silhouette, three-blade main rotor, and weapon equipment make it an original subject for a collection dedicated to Cold War military helicopters.

The Hobby Boss model kit

Reference 87242, this 1/72 scale reproduction belongs to Hobby Boss’s aircraft range. Once assembled, it measures 186 mm in length and features a 204 mm rotor diameter. The kit includes more than 100 parts.

At a scale of 1/72, the real Mi-2’s dimensions are reduced 72 times. This format is ideal for building a helicopter display case, an airfield scene, or a military diorama with consistent scale.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic model kit requires the use of suitable glue. Careful preparation of the parts, followed by primer, makes it easier to paint and finish. The small rotor, landing gear, and armament parts require precise handling. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface before applying a protective varnish.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 87242
• Type: snap-together plastic model kit
• Subject: Mil Mi-2US Hoplite, armed variant
• Scale: 1/72
• Overall length (assembled): 186 mm
• Rotor diameter: 204 mm
• Number of parts: more than 100

Complementary products

To complete the build, have plastic glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasive paper, primer, model paints, and suitable finishing products on hand.