ericg Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 This model was built to depict the F-100D flown by Captain Ronald Swanson during a ground support mission in 1968 whilst under the direction of Forward Air Controller, Flying Officer Macaulay Cottrell RAAF. It was whilst I was building Mac's O-1 Bird Dog that I had the idea to try and track down either of the F-100 pilots mentioned in the combat report written by the BLADE flight, and was successful in contacting Ronald. He agreed to be my subject pilot and this is the result. Additions: Aires Cockpit. Aires Wheel Bays. Aires Exhaust. Zactomodels Nose Cone Armoury Wheels. Videoaviation BLU-27 Napalm bombs Eduard MK-82 Snakeyes Eduard photo etch slats Aerobonus helmet Master Pitot Tube Modifications. Scratch built seatbelts. Scratch built pylon sway braces Canopy hinge point moved 5 mm rearward Main undercarriage legs shortened 3 mm Cannon access panels moved 2 mm rearward Various panels re scribed Pitot tube attachment fairing rebuilt Drop tank hard points moved 3 mm outboard Scratchbuilt landing lights. 23mm plug to lengthen each drop tank Other small tweaks. Paint and Markings MRP paints with painted markings. themongoose, Seversky, scvrobeson and 41 others 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Excellent looking Hun, perhaps the best I've yet seen. chrish, BiggTim, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yep! That's stunner for sure. Well done Martinnfb and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Amazing. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 The most realistic worn SEA finish I have seen! Can I post this one on the site, too? Just beautiful! williamj, BiggTim and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Waouhhhh! Excellent job! Your F-100 is amazing, what a beautiful work! BiggTim and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Well played Eric. That is a beauty. BiggTim and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 You are such a Wiz Kid, Eric. A truly wonderful and inspiring show. Thank you, Eric. Please provide a link to the build. Sincerely, Mark Martinnfb and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Wow, cool story, and fantastic build! That finish is absolutely perfect! Was Cottrell awarded the DFC? Edited June 6, 2020 by BiggTim Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Built to the highest standards as usual. I have plenty of SEA finish aircraft I'd like to build, hope I can achieve the kind of worn, weathered finish shown here. Martinnfb and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 A winner for sure, well done! BiggTim and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 10/10 paint job, especially the exhaust area. Wow! One of your better models, and that’s saying a lot. Cheers, Chuck williamj, Martinnfb and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Incredible job. We always know how good your work is, but this is top-notch. Love the exhaust area. Matt williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Simply stunning with an epic background story. Thank you for sharing Eric. Cheers M. williamj and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Thanks for the comment guys. 8 hours ago, BiggTim said: Wow, cool story, and fantastic build! That finish is absolutely perfect! Was Cottrell awarded the DFC? He most certainly was as a result of that mission. Here is the model that I made of Mac’s O-1 that he flew that day, next to his DFC and other medals. And to think, this modelling adventure would possibly not have happened if I hadn’t noticed a Mirage lapel pin that Mac was wearing on his jacket when I was at a model show a few years back. williamj, Kagemusha, Whitey and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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