russ c Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Hi Everyone, Here`s some pic`s of my very latest completion, my third Roden Mohawk Done as an aircraft of the 23rd Special Warfare Aviation Detacment, Vietnam, 1964 Built 99% OOB with just some seatbelts and antenna added As usual had a battle with the dreaded Roden decals, but had my best result with them so far Now contemplating options for my fourth, Hopefully I`ll have got the hang of them by then ! Been hooked on these since reading "Whispering Death" by Robert Curry Hope you enjoy looking at 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Beautiful build, really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Great Job Russ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wow, really like that plane and you have done a great job on the model. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Cracking job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I often thought about getting one of these, myself. Seeing one as nicely done as this is, has started me thinking again. How well do they go together?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Genocide Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Another great build Russ, those Vietnam subjects are really cool and I have to admit, I occasionally take another look at those amazing f-104's you posted a while back. Thanks for sharing mate. ATB Jase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I often thought about getting one of these, myself. Seeing one as nicely done as this is, has started me thinking again. How well do they go together?. Cheers Paul, They`re not (too) bad, but I find the canopy tricky and the decals seem to be brittle and impervious to any setting solutions ( though someone else might know otherwise) and you have to be careful removing small items from the sprue as they have a tendency to break. But then, I managed it so it can`t be that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nice built! I like the sway braces - are they from the kit or some after market ? Props are feathered - is this a routine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 That is awesome, i love the look of the Mohawk, looks like butter wouldnt melt, until she unleashes those rockets.lol Great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looking good Got one to get to myself...... rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looks fantastic, got one of these to do myself someday Rick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper108 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 that a very nice build mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilliano Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 love the finish to this simply super!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nice built! I like the sway braces - are they from the kit or some after market ? Props are feathered - is this a routine? Thanks Canoner, Yes, they`re the kit sway braces and the props were often parked feathered as turbo props have very little resistance to stop them `wind milling` (that`s what I read somewhere) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoner Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 and the props were often parked feathered as turbo props have very little resistance to stop them `wind milling` (that`s what I read somewhere) I ought to know about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Very impressive! Beautiful work. I always liked the Mohawk. It has an insect-like quality I find very appealing. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know what you mean, it does look a bit bug-eyed. Excellent model though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 You're a bit of a Mohawk fan then? Very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Great looking build Russ, nice bit of detail as well, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Great looking model! You've done another wonderful job there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looks to me like you've got them cracked already Russ - but, hey, why not do another for us to drool over. Great job sir! What olive drab did you use? cheers Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looks to me like you've got them cracked already Russ - but, hey, why not do another for us to drool over. Great job sir! What olive drab did you use? cheers Rick Cheers Rick, it`s Humbrol 155 with Humbrol 66 weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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