TheStig Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Kit manufacture: ItaleriScale: 1/48Type: OspreyExtras used: Xtradecal decals, PJ production pilots, Hasegawa flight crew, Base from coastal kits, Added leds and motors, Eduard canopy masksPaints and colours used: Mr hobby and tamiya Started this a while ago, built it for my brother who loves ospreys. Thought i would add some motors and lights to experiment. Motors are ok but need to redo the part which connects into the props as its a bit off centre and not spinning right (see vid) Decided to add a couple of figures to add a bit of interest. My first kit with raised panel lines, i decided to use stretched sprue to replace the panel lines which were sanded off. Looks ok but i think next time ill give the full rescribing job a go.Pictures not up to my usual standard as with the base its rather large and was a pain to photograph!Anyway hope you like, ive put a link to the video of it in operation at the bottom Here is the vid.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQGZPnSAJJ0 Edited April 19, 2016 by TheStig 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan71 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Really impressive! Best looking build of an Osprey that I've seen yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Holy motorised Osprey Batman ! Great idea. I see what you mean about the props being off centre. I think engineering would be grounding her I'm afraid. Nice work all round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Very nice - like the weathering. Special bird - you did it justice. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Excellent!! I'm building a what-if Royal Navy one at the moment (same kit). Can I ask, did you try the engines in the horizontal position? When I placed mine down, the blades struck the fuselage strakes...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 yo Marines! well done, model, figures and scenery are very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That is lovely. The base is excellent as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Awesome skillage!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That is very cool and horny!!!!!! WHooooow! Exactly thats what I like to see here! You made a fantastic Job !!!! All the best Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That looks absolutely superb!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Looks good did you do any updates to depict an in-service machine? I believe there are a few 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstrpe Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Nicely worn bird! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Awesome Osprey there Stig, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Outstanding job !!! Such a lovely ugliness, but that`s make better looking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Oh yes! Absolutely love this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Magnificent build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Cracking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Excellent job indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks everyone for the cooments Excellent!! I'm building a what-if Royal Navy one at the moment (same kit). Can I ask, did you try the engines in the horizontal position? When I placed mine down, the blades struck the fuselage strakes...... To be honest i didnt try it with the engines horizontally, i can see that it would present a problem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 An impressive model of an impressive machine, fantastic work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks everyone for the cooments To be honest i didnt try it with the engines horizontally, i can see that it would present a problem though. I can't remember why I tried it, but I did measure the blades afterwards and they appear to be the correct length, so the wings must be too short? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman1942 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Great build. You can almost smell the avgas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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