russ c Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Howdyall, Finished this one just before I started back on shifts earlier in the week.. Trumpy`s 1/48 Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Completed to represent an aircraft of; 520th Fighter Squadron, & 74th Tactical Wing, 4th Air division at Binh Thuy, 1970 Built completely OOB except for whip aerials and decals... which came from Print & Scale sheet 48-076 Sanded the top of the tail pipe down as they`re a bit curved front to back... and deleted a few of the blade antenna as befitting a VNAF airframe. Hope you enjoy, Thanks for looking Cheers Russ 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Now that is an exceptional bit of modelling!!! Brilliant work, very well executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMLA Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Uffff, gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Russ, another great build and subject. Is it the successor of the Skyraider you have presented several weeks ago? Have built a Hasegawa dragonfly with US-insignia myself and have two Academy A-37 in the stash. On one I have made first preparations - plan to equip it with dangling-down FOD-covers from flyscreen. Have a nice weekend, Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice one Russ!That's one colorful South Vietnamese tadpole.Now that I have seen it in the flesh,maybe I will buy one.Anyone for the Academy Dragonflies?I have 8 boxes of it to give away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Russ,don't you think the Dragonfly's air intakes upper lips are too low?I personally think it should be above the front strakes if ones look at it from the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Russ,don't you think the Dragonfly's air intakes upper lips are too low?I personally think it should be above the front strakes if ones look at it from the front! Could be or maybe it looks lower because it`s not got the black front edges like the American ones ? Thanks all for looking and nice commenting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looks great very nice tweet, great job on the scheme and finish, out intrest which kit is it?.. i got the old monogram kit hope looks as good when build it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looks great very nice tweet, great job on the scheme and finish, out intrest which kit is it?.. i got the old monogram kit hope looks as good when build it Cheers , it`s the Trumpeter 48th one, nothing wrong with the Monogram one, look forward to seeing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Very nice Russ, the yellow adds a nice touch of colour. Always liked this type, built the Monogram kit some years ago and really enjoyed it. FF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Very nice Dragonfly, and as has been mentioned a nice bit of colour to add to the usual camo. Very nicely painted and weathered, superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhtmo Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nicely done, Russ. how did the kit go together? Any issues before i purchase? Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nicely done, Russ. how did the kit go together? Any issues before i purchase? Dave Cheers Dave, no issues at all, fits great, can`t say about decals though as I didn`t use them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 very nice Russ,very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Must agree with everyone else, a great looking model, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Lovely stuff Russ. Yet another cracking bit of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 This is a really outstanding build, Russ ! It looks great in every area and displays beautifully. Those low-angle shots give a very cool sense of realism. Nice ! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 how do you have the time to churn out so many quality models in a relative short period of time. Lovely work as usual rgds mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Russ, Another EXQUISITE BEAUTY from you.. It is GORGEOUS.. Very nice to see a different kind of model ....A BEAUTY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Blimey Russ, your models are always first class, and this is no exception! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi Russ, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: "Your builds are always so boringly perfect!" This one follows in the previous ones' footsteps. Isn't it a gorgeous little plane? My Academy 1/72 is slated for this year (Ah! Ah!), but that is one model that should remain pretty manageable in 1/48, size-wise. Great show JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtec Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Another great addition to your Nam collection, Gotta love them little dragonflies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very nice Russ! I love the Dragonfly, you've done her proud. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Cracking build Russ,always loved the looks of these aircraft though never built one for years(Hasegawa?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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