Fred's OV10, the same but not the same **FINISHED**

[rob_van_riel]

I cannot believe just how much lead this thing is taking.

It want to become an A-10 when it grows up, and apparently, those can take ridiculous amount of lead..

Seriously though, I'll have to keep this in mind if ever I get down to building the one in the stash (a much newer tool Academy, which should build easier, but with the same horrible balance).

Good work so far, you clearly don't need the better tooling to make a Bronco.

[Molly-new]

Looking good so far Fred.

[fredk]

Here it is with two coats of Gull Gray on the top of the main wing and all undersides.



This will now sit until Friday. I'm very busy tomorrow so I can't get back to it till then, unless I get back home before mid-night tomorrow.

[fredk]

I got home well early and got a first coat of Humbrol 161 US Marines Green on this.
While thats drying I'll sort out the ordnance

[fredk]

Main painting completed. Ready for decals and the weapons load:

[fredk]

Last thing I did yesterday was to get the canopy fitted. A bit fiddly but not too bad. I did the windscreen first, then each side panel, then the top part. I had to reduce the length and width of the top part a bit then it went in and was prepared to stay. I used some EMA glue on a brush to glue it.
I tried the kit decals. They were useless. Some broke up, some refused to come off the backing. So I eventually cobbled up a the decals needed for a Marines Bronco from my spares. This evening was spent putting on decals, adding final details and touching the paint.

[iggie]

Very smart build Fred, that's a heck of a load out for such a small aircraft!

[Gregers]

A beautiful job. Very well done. I only hope mine looks even half as good as yours when done.

All the best.

Greg

[AndrewR]

That looks great.

[Old_Tonto]

Love it Fred. Great looking model.

[Molly-new]

Nice one Fred, very smart.