ericg Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Here is my 1/32 Kittyhawk OV-10A that I completed late last year. This model was built to represent the aircraft that Squadron Leader Graham Neil and Flight Lieutenant Ken Semmler flew during the Vietnam war on the 6 JUNE 1970. Both of these men were pilots in the Royal Australian Air Force and were part of the group of 36 that served as FACs under the USAF during the conflict. Graham was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross for his conduct as a Forward Air Controller during this mission. I haven't had the chance to show Graham the completed model yet due to Covid19, but I was able to show him the partially completed model during its construction. The model. Additions: Airscale instrument decals. Master Pitot tube AoA decals Reskit wheels AMS ejection seats Eduard exterior photo etch Aerobonus Helmet with hand painted Roo. Archer raised rivet detail added to forward fuselage Modifications/Scratch built items: Raised cowl fasteners replaced with engraved ones. 5 x fuel caps scratch built. Scribed the missing fuel panel on the centre of the top wing. Scratch built the missing lower left access step. Scratch built bomb beam inside centre pylon. Added small bolts to front of spinners. Scratch built cockpit access ladder. Scratch built forward air vent in front of the windscreen. Scratch built the air vent under observers canopy and tops of both crew canopies. Added lots of wiring inside the cockpit. Scratch built the throttle and pitch levers. Scratch built canopy actuator and stay mechanisms. Scratch built the canopy window locking mechanisms x 4. Scratchbuilt bulkhead and armour plate behind pilots seat. Added brake lines. Faired in pitot tube to the nose cone. Various antenna and aerial wire. Scratch built stall warning tab outer right wing. A few other things I have forgotten. The actual aircraft after the mission mentioned above: Edited October 29, 2020 by ericg Michael931080, Stefano, Lothar and 40 others 42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Bronco is my favourite plane. And so thank you. Very nice. Congratulation!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 one of your masterpieces again! wish i could do so clean work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Wow, Eric, that looks incredibly convincing, congrats! The overall finish and weathering is ultra realistic, perfect. Cheers, Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Damn fine build Eric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveculp Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Looks real! Your workmanship is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Photos came out great mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Eric, amazing... really perfect CIAO! Piero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravosierra001 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Eric that is stunning!!! Well done in every aspect! Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravosierra001 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Eric that is stunning. Well done in every aspect! Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Great model Eric, lovely detail and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I’m not much of a Bronco fan, but I’m always a big fan of your work Eric. Fantastic modeling in every way! Cheers, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Stunning! in every aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-4Phanwell Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Simply fantastic build, excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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