goon Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Hi All, I got round to taking some photos of my Acaoncagua 1/48 Pucara. Great fun to build. The aircraft is that flown by Major Carlos Tomba, and shot down by Commander Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward's Sea Harrier on 21st May 1982. This famous incident is one of my favourite stories from the war. The Pucara soaked up enormous damage, Ward proclaiming that he couldn't believe it was still flying and that Tomba hadn't ejected. Tomba did eject, at the last moment, and Ward later paid tribute to his bravery, airmanship and determination to save his aircraft. Tomba made it to the airfield at Goose Green on foot, where he was taken prisoner when the airfield was captured by 2 Para a few days later. He spent the rest of the war at the hospital at Ajax Bay, volunteering as an interpreter to ehlp the injured. Ward was informed by the CO (Rick Jolley) that Tomba was there, he passed on a message to Tomba saying that he was relieved he was "alive, well and useful." I've always wanted a Pucara in my collection, and was very happy to purchase a copy of Aconcagua's all resin kit. It's an intimidating kit in the box, and it sat unbuilt for a good few years. On starting it, I found it wasn't anywhere near as difficult as I'd thought, and it went together really well. Edited January 14, 2017 by goon 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 congrats for getting that beautiful result with a full resin kit I´d wish soemone would finally produce a 48 injection molded one... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I haven't seen many Pucaras built but this has to be the best one I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Lovely build.Managed a base visit some years ago and i too would like a 1/48 kit to make my own.Nearly managed a flight in one,Nearly.As our bus left the base we were buzzed by one.Fantastic.Even saw the special scheme one. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Gorgeous! Where did you get the kit? I have wanted one for ages but never been able to get hold of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Beautiful, I've wanted a 1/48 injection one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So nearly all that like this model want one in 1/48 scale. WILL SOMEONE OUT THERE LISTEN TO US? Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Very nice build - never saw one being modeled before afaik. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Very smart, like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Beautiful work... I'm with you guys...Injection Moulded 1/48 please....somebody,anybody??....Airfix?....Umm....Hobbyboss??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thanks for the comments everyone, glad you like the model. Vlamgat - I bought the model direct from Aconcagua in Argentina. I've looked to provide a link but I can't make the website appear anmore. I too would love a 1/48 injection kit, I'd like to do a couple more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Fabulous and something completely different. Having seen these abandoned at Port Stanley airfield in the days after the war ended, I can tell you your camo colours are spot on. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Very nice Pucara there, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You have done a fantastic job and I love the whole back story too,...... I have some old Army mates who served at the Red and Green Life Machine at Ajax Bay who will have known Major Tomba. I built an all resin 48th scale kit of the Pucara some years ago and wish that it had turned out half as good as yours. Cheers Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Awesome job!! I'm with the rest - 1/48 injection or why not 1/32??? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Flawless Build and what an Interesting Story behind it, Nice presentation too ! Love it ! Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great looking Pucara!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great model and very interesting backstory. I'd love an injection moulded Pucara in 1/48 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great job on an unusual subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Goon, EXQUISITE build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Fantastic model! This link to fb still works as has recent entries.... https://www.facebook.com/aconcaguaresinmodels/&ved=0ahUKEwip9LrPl8TRAhUBI8AKHbL6AVoQFghYMAo&usg=AFQjCNEBusicUtKgb7h1p6h-1AXI80FHiA Edited January 15, 2017 by exdraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Excellent build and finish. I like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Impressive model and a good story – what more can you ask for? Top marks for both! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I can only re-iterate what has already been said. Thank you for posting Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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