russ c Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hi Everyone, Just finished refurbishing my attempt, at making something resembling a Bronco from the very old Hawk 1/48 prototype kit I posted it here quite a few years ago but had to do it in very generic markings as there wasn`t any aftermarket ones available The last year I picked up Caracal Models Bronco Sheet CD48068 in the hope that a new tooling would soon follow..... .....but alas it didn`t happen. So the next best thing I thought was to tidy up and partially repaint the one I`d done to represent an actual aircraft ........ ....to go with my Vietnam FAC collection. Finished to represent a US Marines aircraft from VMO-6, based at Da Nang, S Vietnam 1969 and I`ve still got a scheme left on the sheet to do if a decent kit finally does appear. Hope you enjoy, Thanks for looking Cheers Russ 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 That's really nice Russ, I'm hoping someone will do a new tool bronco one day..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 You have done a really nice job there, Russ, with a less than forgiving kit I would imagine. I have the Kittyhawk 1:32 kit in my stash but would really prefer to do one in 1:48 and like you I had anticipated a new kit after Caracal announced the release of their decal sheet……rather like the O-1 Bird Dog and O-2 Skymaster too !. I'm sure it can only be a matter of time before someone jumps on the bandwagon and does a Bronco though……Hobbyboss or Trumpeter must be odds on 'favorites' given that they have started to look at COIN birds with their recent release of the Super Tucano, A-37A/B etc. We can live in hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Great job you made here Russ ! I find your Bronco really convincing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 That is a lovely piece of work. Pure and simple. I love the visual detail and colouration of the upper wing surface in particular. Bravo Russ! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Wow! That's the old Hawk kit?! That is REALLY nice work you have done there. The revetment is very nie as well. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very nice Russ, just wish someone would do a new tool, aftermarket resin cockpit in a new tooling would look great with all that glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hi Russ I know nothing about Broncos but it's certainly an very well built model of something that looks like a Bronco to me. I think that makes sense......Nice work ! Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 another good looking addition to your collection! I still hope there will be a new up-to-date Bronco kit in the near future... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Another superb model Russ, really lovely job! You don't need new toolings when you can work your magic on oldies like that! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hello,Russ - My compliments to you as always.Another beautifully built,finished and displayed model.This time,a 'Bronco'.Your chosen scheme has helped to create a resplendent tribute to this charismatic aircraft. All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Really ace Knowing the base kit or how it is from the box really ace Rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Great job on a old kit Russ I like the way its displayed to. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 That looks great Russ. Love the pics, I would love to get my hands on 48th revetments. Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Top notch, that looks very impressive and the display is great too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 That looks great Russ. Love the pics, I would love to get my hands on 48th revetments. Thanks for sharing. Rod Cheers Rod, the revetments came from a pair of Noys Minatures Vietnam card back drops that I purchased from Hannants. The backdrops themselves are a bit too small to use on anything larger than a Bearcat or Skyhawk, so I just chopped the revetments off and glued them onto some Persex sheet to use seperately, if that`s any help to you. Thanks to everyone for kind comments and likes too. Appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Always like to see you build Russ, but you have surpassed youself with trhis reffurb. It looks like a state of the art kit (which we will surely now get since you finished this!). I used to work with a guy who was an OV-10A engineer at Da Nang. Said he volunteered to go to Vietnam to see what it was all about. And then regretted it! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Good build Russ. Like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 fantastic looking Bronco Russ, great job on the scheme and finish... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Great build as always Russ! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 love this Russ, also your recent Phantom Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 That is a very impressive Bronco. You've done a great job on the old kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Superb job as always Russ. I just love variety and character of the Vietnam period aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesperCFS2 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 In the eyes of a 'wannabe-modeller': Absolutely top notch If anyone should be interested in reading more about the Bronco I can recommend 'Flying Black Ponies: The Navy's Close Air Support Squadron in Vietnam' (Kit Lavell) And to visit the blackpony.org. Lots of info here. Like 'Bu no 155405, side no 111 (Replacement for 155394?) Transferred From VMO-6 - Date Unknown' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 In the eyes of a 'wannabe-modeller': Absolutely top notch If anyone should be interested in reading more about the Bronco I can recommend 'Flying Black Ponies: The Navy's Close Air Support Squadron in Vietnam' (Kit Lavell) And to visit the blackpony.org. Lots of info here. Like 'Bu no 155405, side no 111 (Replacement for 155394?) Transferred From VMO-6 - Date Unknown' Cheers Jesper, I`ll be looking at that when an up to date kit comes out ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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