_frequentflyer_ Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks all! Evert, M-16 rifle is coming from a Tarmac resin figure (hard hard to find now). P.S. After a new check about -1E version, a little detail is changed from previous pictures. Upper-rear aerator now is a green tube instead the original grey articulated one. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Hi there, interior final look after weathering and matt cote... Sorry for italian language. I usually make these indications for the attached brochure during competition (I hope so...) Cheers, Alex Edited September 26, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Amazing! Work of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Having hit a slump myself on a Huey, this Vietnam bird has got me inspired again. Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) Happy weekend from a sunny Rome! Work still in progress here. Although rather invisible from outside, in order to give more realism, I added steerage wires. Strange to haven't seen them in any other Bird Dog in scale... Closing fuselage after that... Alex Edited September 30, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Really amazing work... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 What brilliant work on an unusual subject, andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Little Cessna in progress! it was time for upper clear parts. Unfortunately they came into 2 blocks, quite unrealistic... I divided one each other, in the same time I got a new structure inside the cabin ceiling by styrene... Clear parts were not identical one each other. A dry fitting helped me to name them properly before an immersion on Future wax... Last update of the day: armament panel on cabin ceiling by styrene... Alex Edited October 5, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Hi all, upgrading cabin ceiling... Clear parts all done properly, added courtesy light and wires... Armament panel as well, fitting well! Ready to close wing/fuselage Edited October 10, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Welcome back to Vietnam FAC Cessna, in order to give to the fuselage the same section of the front canopy, I added two metallic segments and removed the corresponding plastic details on the top of the ceiling (see earlier pictures). It's a must! About tail, I removed ailerons for a new setting. Manhole visible as well... Com'on!!! Alex Edited October 24, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Amazing work my friend... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 The level of detail here is astounding, I’ve never seen anything like it. You should have a career making aircraft for film sets! Amazing skill and commitment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Fabulous work Alex, it's really coming together nicely and your superdetailing is at another level. I can't wait to see more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thank you guys, I'm doing my best! Stay tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) Ciao! Weekend is starting with front/back diagonal strut. I've given a weathered look. The back one has a courtesy light with cable... Edited October 28, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Hi all, latest updates before moving to London & Telford. Rivets and panels are coming to the whole surface. It takes a lot of patience of course... Plates everywhere, good photo reference is a must! Alex Edited November 3, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Fine modelling Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Back from Telford with a lot of great pictures, tools and models. Now it's time to work hard again on Bird Dog. It's finally on its landing legs. Rivets inside front bulkhead are on place... A lot of work is requested for rear landing leg. Very detailed pictures of an Italian Army Bird Dog give me indications what to do by styrene. Tyre is almost correct... Cheers, Alex Edited November 19, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeejeeZ Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 On 30-9-2017 at 13:18, _frequentflyer_ said: Although rather invisible from outside, in order to give more realism, I added steerage wires. Strange to haven't seen them in any other Bird Dog in scale... Believe me: even stranger to see them in any scale model! Magnificent work, following this one with great interest! Gertjan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks a lot Gertjan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Proceeding slowly... Edited November 27, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) Hi again, working on pylons. They are taken from early Eduard set 48-040 dated 1992 with changes. Frames inproved by AML 'perforated inside rim' AMLE50004. Rockets made by brass rod. Alex Edited December 12, 2017 by _frequentflyer_ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 My theory is that frequentflyer is actually a 1/48th scale person who is building this very real Cessna so he can fly around in it...such amazing detail! I think he is from the same family as built the Caudron G4 in the Floatplane GB! No, really...seriously...awed by this fine work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Dear John, thank you so much for your amazing words. I take the opportunity to show you my previous work, an old Hawk/Testors/Italeri O-2A. I'm sorry to website Administrator if link is taken from other page, unfortunately 'wip page' here is unuseful now due to 'photobucket downgrading' http://imodeler.com/2017/04/cessna-o-2a-oscar-deuce-148-testorsitaleri/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 That's a great O-2. Thanks for the link! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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