keithjs Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) Unfortunately this has got to be one of the most disappointing models I've built for a long time...🙁 Not necessarily the worst ( but it does come close) I had so many hopes for it when it was first announced but the reality proved a little different.. Basically, nothing really fits together as it should, parts location guide is minimal at the best of times and parts are also very softly moulded, particularly the small items. The glazing is very blurry and doesn't fit the apertures properly. The fuselage halves on mine were severely warped too. I couldn't be asked to build the engines as they were very spurious with regard to fit. The cockpit, considering the size of the model is very sparse too. As you can imagine it's a notorious tail sitter but SAC comes to the rescue here with some white metal engine parts and a bulkhead. Still not quite enough in my opinion but it helps. Decals are badly printed (and miss spelt in some cases) but again ( involving extra expense on an already dear model) a nice set of aftermarket decals are available from AOA. In fact despite what the instructions say the 3 aircraft in the kit are not Vietnam based but modern Warbirds. So, buyer beware.....Such a shame. I've got their Bird Dog to do sometime too so I hope that's better. Anyway, thanks for looking. IMG_3221 IMG_3215 IMG_3216 IMG_3218 Edited April 27, 2018 by keithjs 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 You did some great work on this despite the issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 That's a real shame - I was kind of hoping someone would get me one of these for birthday. I built the Airfix kit as a kid and always had a soft spot for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 That's about as clear a warning as anyone could ask for!... good of you, as nobody would guess from the great result. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 You would never believe you had problems with this one given the more than excellent result you have achieved here. Roden kits are always fiddly (I have built a fair number of their WW1 aircraft kits) but with effort can be made (as you have proved) into a good result. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Came out really nicely in the end though ! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I think you did the best out of it anyways - looking very good! Cheers b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Really glad you stayed with it. The U S Army operated the last O-2 to chase drones in the late 80's when I was at Libby Army Airfield in AZ. I really wanted this kit, but I'm not so sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matti64 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It really looks good and well worth the effort of persevering. Sorry to hear about the problems. The bad fit, the weak and soft detail make it sound like nothing so much as a giant version of the Testors kit. However, right has triumphed and it looks like a truly imposing model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Nice looking Oscar Deuce. In regards to the kit itself...that it is a Roden says it all. You've overcome the difficulties, like many must if they attempt any kit from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Well Keith, there is only one winner here and that is you and your modelling skills, making a silk purse out of something that is much less is one of the most rewarding aspects of modelling and I very much like your build of an interesting plane. Between you and 'RussC' showing some fine builds from this war, I am beginning to find this era of aviation very interesting indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Despite your issues you made a great model out of it. It is still a pity that the glasswork is bad, these things can be a dealbreaker for me ... Still the model looks right to me and looks great, well done! Cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matti64 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I think that the subject of the glazing would put me off. I've got two Testors ones and a Heller one to do and none of them even get the windscreen right let alone any of the flat stuff. I wouldnt want to repeat that chore again in 1/32 scale. I know that the model has to look right and represent the prototype, but How well the build went has a large bearing on how satisfying the experience was in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Looks great,..... bet it is impressive up close and personal too, being such a large scale! I`d love to build a model of the Rhodesian version with the gun pods on the roof! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Very nice work considering. I wonder if they will issue a civilian version as the Cessna 337. Not my scale though but still an interesting subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I am really pleased that you had the patience and courage to see this one thru, despite the issues you have done a wonderful job and thanks for sharing it with us FYI: I did have one order, but, choose to cancel it as I had previous bad experiences with one of their kits. Best regards Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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