_frequentflyer_ Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Hi all, following my previous articles about Vietnam era helicopters, this is time for a fixed-wing! In late ‘60s USAF introduced twin-powered Cessna O-2A to replace single engine Cessna O-1 (my next project). Testors/Italeri kit is acceptable but almost basic. It needed a lot of improvements that they absorbed me for 6 months and 293 hours of real work. Cockpit with avionics rack and rear junction box is fully self-made (... except for cloches). Continental IO-360 engine is coming by 2 sets of edited Lycoming taken from old Esci Cessna 172 kits to set up a 6 pistons propeller. Firewall bulkhead and front gear bay and plates are made by styrene. Rivets and panels were rescribed for the whole aircraft. Pilot is freely inspired by actor Danny Glover who played the role of Capt. Clark ‘Bird Dog’ in BAT21 movie. The real aircraft is now preserved at National Museum of USAF, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. WiP is here below.... Cheers, Alessandro Rome, Italy Edited April 17, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Absolutely awesome, Alessandro! I really look forward to seeing your O-1! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Great little dio - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Impressive detailing you committed to for this build. The results look well worth it. Less than ordinary subjects are always my favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 superb work, looks fantastic.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I think it's my favourite model of the month , it has everything that makes a gold class model 😊 really well made, unusual subject, nice base, and historical educational as well, and a nod to a classic film 🎥, at shows that will get medals 🎥 🎬 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gerrardandrews said: I think it's my favourite model of the month , it has everything that makes a gold class model 😊 really well made, unusual subject, nice base, and historical educational as well, and a nod to a classic film 🎥, at shows that will get medals 🎥 🎬 😊 Thank you soooo much! All of you of course! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Love it, takes me back to to watching Gene Hackman and Danny Glover in "BAT21". Lovely scratch building and a stunning paint finish and diorama. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Wow, that is proper modelling! what a fantastic job. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Fantastic result Alessandro. You're work has certainly delivered the goods on the final model. Loved the movie too. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Great result of a very nice subject, this kit should be done as a new tool in this scale.... Nevertheless you have done justice to it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Fantastic Alessandro you have nailed it! That was some great scratchbuilding. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 To take such a basic kit and turn it into this final result shows great skill. Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Amazing detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 You did that from a Testors kit!!!!! Amazing job, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I am very impressed with your final result on this Testors Kit. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Wonderful O-2A and nice presentation. The work you have invested into this build paid off without doubt. Had also the Bat21 movie in my mind when I planned my Arii 1/72 Oscar Deuce! Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thank you all for your kind words! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 That is a real gem Alex, wonderful detailing and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Amazing build, be proud of that one! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Awesome !, superb job on that old kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Having attempted this kit in the past, I can fully appreciate the massive amount of work that has gone into this build - FANTASTIC !. As others have said, truly skilful modelling rather than kit assembling for which you should be very proud. Well Done, Sir ! Mi scusi.....Ottimo e complimenti !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Fantastic work Alessandro. Looking forward to seeing how you tackle the O-1. I have one of those in my stash awaiting my attention...so I may be taking notes on your build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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