AH-6J Little Bird - ICM 48370 - 1/48 - Full Build and Weathering

Building the brand-new ICM 1/48 AH-6J Little Bird (Kit #48370) into an iconic 160th SOAR 'Night Stalker' light attack helicopter! Watch the full step-by-step scale model aircraft build featuring Eduard 3D Space decals, custom scratch-built details, MRP lacquer airbrushing, and realistic desert weathering over NATO Black.

In this scale modeling full build video, I tackle ICM's 1/48 scale AH-6J Little Bird, covering every step from cockpit preparation to final reveal:
• Detailing the cockpit with Eduard 3D Space decals & PE sets
• Scratch-building ammo belts for the M134 miniguns & weapon planks
• Airbrushing MRP NATO Black with subtle sun-faded panel tones
• Weathering over dark finishes using Abteilung 502 oils & AK pigments
• Historical commentary on Operation Gothic Serpent & 160th SOAR operations

Whether you're looking for tips on airbrushing helicopters, handling micro photo-etched parts, or applying realistic European Earth dust weathering, this deepdive build covers it all.