Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Hello all ... This should be a quick build im about 1/2 done with the fuselage/wings. Heres todays progress report. First is where i am with sanding and polishing. Next is what i finished yesterday, the stub wings and fuselage connection. ⬆️ Port & Starboard views ⬇️ Finally the lower fusalage, this shows the major weakspot of this kit. You have to add weight to the nose but its visible throught the nose gear doors. 😠 ⬇️ The final work on the pit minus control column and painted seatbelts. ⬇️ This includes the painted wire looms and hoses on the rt. sides of the seats. Last couple of photo’s is current work from today. I glued the wing on to the fuselage and you can see where i added the plastic strip to fill the gap. I havent been bored though ... Ive been catching up on an F6F Hellcat & Mosquito Mk.VI that i started last fall. Heres a couple teasers for the Hellcat. Its based on this photo 🔺 which Eduard used for a recent release in 1/72nd scale. I didn't have the exact markings but i had something close enough in the spares. Enough for today, please have a great modelling day. Dennis 🔺* not sure if this is public record so i will state the ownership rights belong to others. I only use them for informational purposes. If i have to i will remove them. Edited January 22, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Hello everybody ... Todays update brings us to a complete airplane. I have the booms and horizontal tail surfaces attached. I will add the little bit of filler later tonight, after the glue hardens. Heres what the Bronco’s looking like right now. I discovered when i mocked it up on Monday that i needed to add some more weight. Im hoping and with🤞fingers that it works. If not i will have to play a little with this to see if i can give it any help. A few more photos to show that its square. Which if anyone has built a P-38 is aware, that is the hardest thing to do with aircraft of this style. Well thats where we are folks. More later have a great modeling day. Dennis Edited January 24, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looking good. Eventually I want one of these too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Always liked the look of the Bronco I was considering converting my nasty Testors' kit into a OV10D+ variant but Having read up about the kits inaccuracies let alone its other shortcomings I might wait awhile on that project. Great work on this project, looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Good to see it together! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 This kits on my list as well. I'm glad to see it's not a rough build. I'm kind of leaning towards a German one myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Its not hard with the only exception being nose weight. Actually I do my final sanding tonight, and by monday i should start the painting. The instructions don't really tell you, but the propellers are keyed. I almost goofed on that today. No real problems with the kit though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hello everybody ... My apologies for the delay in updates. Bit of life and a cold getting in the way. Anyhow I finally got some paint on the Bronco. It turned into a piece of Terracotta pottery ? The color should look better once the Green is sprayed this weekend. So without further talk i give you my Bronco pottery. More later folks.. I’ll let this cure and give it a clearcoat tomorrow. Questions ?, Comments ?, or Jokes ? Please have a great modeling day. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I gotta get me one of them...those twin booms...oh my! Looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Some very kind fellas have helped me out with weaponry for my 'Pony', so I'm taking notes in earnest now. I like the way the components are arranged, but that canopy looks kind of scary! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hello @Sgt.Squarehead ... Take all the notes you need. Theres a seat at the bar or in the front row. While researching this build i did figure out academy goofed on the canopy sides. If you want to pose these open they're seperate doors that have a frame in between. You would have to cut the canopy side panels to pose open and build the center frame. It looks like this Im opting to keep my canopies closed for the moment. However i might change my mind yet. If i can help with anything on your build Sgt. let me know. With Disability comes loads of time for research. Dennis 🔺* not sure if these are public record so i will state the ownership rights belong to others. I only use them for informational purposes. If i have to i will remove them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Mine will be more like the second photo, but with the side bit shut and the little dudes giving some serious 'dakka' to a VC sampan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hello everyone ... So I was able to get the green color on my Bronco today. That leaves Clearcoat tomorrow and Decals on Sunday. Then little things like the Canopy and Landing gear. Heres some rough photos of how she looks. Admittedly the sand color should be a little more yellow but this is the closest i have right now in my paints. Im good with it. Going to paint some of the little bits now. Have a great modeling day. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Ok looking for some advice ... The plane Im building has 99% of the markings painted over. Only one Squadron code shows in the photo’s i have. Its XE from VX-5, and its on the upper starboard vertical fin. I have the ability to do all the Codes, Sq. Number, aircraft number, star & bars, and stencil. Im leaning toward authenticity and just doing the single XE. If anyone has thoughts please share. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone Ive been able to get some work done today. Ive been on bedrest for a few days. I re-injured an old back injury while doing Physical therapy for my foot. I cant win for trying. Enough of the sob story. Like I said I was able to do some work on the Bronco and another build today. I placed the only set of markings on. I painted all the lights, RWR antennas, finished painting the props minus the red stripes, and mounted the landing gear. Good news on that front, shes not a tail sitter😃. Without further talk i give you the bronco as she sits. Just some minor things left like gear doors, whip antennas, pitot, canopy, and a light. Enough for today, please have a great modeling day. Dennis Edited February 6, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) On 2/1/2018 at 6:53 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: I like the way the components are arranged, but that canopy looks kind of scary! Hello Andy ... and anyone else planning a build of one of these. I just glued my canopy on and they're pretty decent. Some minor retouches and tiny gaps but that will be sorted with some canopy glue and paint. Just some antennas, pitot, & Light to add. Dennis Edited February 7, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice work Dennis. And not a tail sitter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Glad to see it went so well, but I'm not so sure a ham-fisted trackhead like me will cope so admirably.....You can't 'texture the armour' on a canopy! The layout of this kit suits my intended purpose really well, I'll be packing mine with tail-weight, or to be more accurate, Milliput to support an acrylic rod stand. I've been scrutinising aftermarket goodies for my build, now that I have a proper pod to put it in, one of these is looking very, very tempting: https://modelsua.com/images/D/AM-72-039_3.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) True you can't texture canopy armor. Im looking forward to your build that gatling gun looks very interesting. Edited February 8, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) No modeling tonight folks I salute my brother tonight. By hoisting a few for him. He passed 8 years ago & i will leave it at that. Dennis Edited February 8, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 That looks fantastic! You gonna add Sidewinders on the rails? Sorry about your brother. It's rough to lose a close family member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hello @Thud4444 ... No sidewinders im afraid. Im working from 4 photographs of a Bronco based at China Lake in 1986-87. The only thing im adding to the build that breaks from the photo’s is the droptank and guns. I appreciate your kind words for my brother. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hello Everyone figured I’d call this one done. Please check out the Gallery 👍. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Just checked it out...really superb and I look forward to building mine... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Question...this is the Academy kit...how does the Hasagawa kit stand up to scrutiny? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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