Arkady72 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk is an armed military observation and attack aircraft, designed for battlefield surveillance and light strike capabilities. It is of twin turboprop configuration, and carried two crewmembers with side by side seating. The Mohawk was intended to operate from short, unimproved runways in support of Army maneuver forces. After the South Atlantic War in 1982, the Argentine Army underwent a complete reorganization on its command structure, in order to improve its capabilities and to take advantage of the war experiences and lessons learned during the brief but bloody conflict. The ending of the United States imposed arms embargo on Argentina, and the close relationship between Argentine and the US Armies resulted on the approval for the transference of a number of Grumman OV-1D Mohawk by 1992. The Comando the Aviación sent a commission to United States in order to inspect and select the aircraft that would be acquired.. A total of 23 units were initially accepted, with deliveries starting by late 1992 according with the retirement schedule of the type from US Army service. My model was made of Roden's kit with the use of BIG-ED photo etched parts. I used also an excellent decals IsraDecal IAF-50. I really like the models with unique markings. Here is one of them: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Crikey - that's a bit nice!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 ffffffffff!!!!!!! Blinkin flip that is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Now that is just stunning!! Absolutely lovely build!! Got to love that sharkmouth too!! Great stuff! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Just when you'd thought you'd seen it all....... Now that is very unique and very nice too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Beautiful build! It really has that 'shrunk reality' feeling. And it's good to see some less hackneyed subjects given 'The Full Treatment'. Inspirational! Best, Joachim Edited April 4, 2010 by Spitfire31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Amazing!! Maybe in another 20 years time I might produce something like that, won't hold me breath though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickParker Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Simply stunning. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 That's extremely crackingly good- well done! Did you do the "rivets" yourself? If so, that's a perfect job- and you get an extra mark- so that's now 11/10...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Yes, I did rivets by myself with SBS-Model rivetmaker and flexible blue 3M tape . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntermountain Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Stunning build of an aircraft I had never seen or heard of before. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Excellent model, shading and weathering is spot on. The choice of markings is a great change from the normal U.S. machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Beautiful job!...these Roden kits scrub up very nicely don't they....great subject matter, a much under rated aircraft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Just wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Pardon my expression on this but Holy Crap that is sweet looking!! You sure made tht Roden kit pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 You've got to love the finish! What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 That's lovely, very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Wow, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Oh wow! What a superbly finished model, in extreemely interesting markings. It really gives a representation of the weight and presence of the real thing. I nearly bought one for the stash a couple of months ago. How did you find the kit went together? Edited April 4, 2010 by goon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 How did you find the kit went together? Without major problems, Roden's kit are not so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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