russ c Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi Everyone, Hope you don`t mind seeing my attempt at making a Army Security Agency, RU-1A Otter that I managed to finish this week. Cobbled together from Hobbycrafts 1/48 kit, filler, bits of wire and plastic sheet. Inspired by a photo in the Squadron Signal book U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam and some help from some nice chaps on Hyperscale Finished to represent an aircraft of the 146th Radio Research Company, U.S. Army, Vietnam in the early 1970`s Operating under names like `Laffing Otter` and `Cafe Joe` ( though I don`t know what configuration this one relates to ) Decals, what there are of them, were cobbled together from the stash and the serial is bogus but as close as I could get. I think it took me longer to get the warped wings straight(ish) than it did to build the kit. Finally a shot of it with it`s smaller RU-6A Beaver brother Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking. Cheers Russ 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Really like that. Nice to see an Otter built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 a rare model, excellent work as usual! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 What a beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Great work as always russ. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_frequentflyer_ Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Unusual subject and excellent result as I like!!! Alex, aviation in Vietnam fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Why would I mind seeing it, it is a fine model of an unusual subject matter, excellent paint job and build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Awesome modelling, complemented by great photography! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Rare bird. Excellent model Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hello,Russ - Wishing you "All The Best" for the New Year. A splendid start with this beautiful 'Otter' built,finished and displayed with your hallmark expertise. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice one, a lovely rare and esoteric subject. I'd be surprised if we see another one on the forum this year, or next! Nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 That's certainly different. Thanks for posting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice job. But you missed out the centre frame to the windshield. Easy to add still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice, a rare bird indeed. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Awesome modelling, complemented by great photography! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Paul J said: Nice job. But you missed out the centre frame to the windshield. Easy to add still. Cheers Paul, You know something kept bothering me but I couldn`t put my finger on it, well spotted. I`ll add it tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You did the old workhorse justice. It's always neat seeing DHC aircraft in U.S. colours, guess we built something good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great looking as usual love the paint variation rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great model, Sir You have found a fascinating niche to focus on. Most of these were never much noticed at the time, sometimes deliberately, and many have been quite purposely forgotten.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Interesting looking aircraft Russ, once again some quality building there. Very neat job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Superb modelling... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Top class.Want to build one myself now!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great work! I have one in another scale. This is inspiring stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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