Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hello everyone ... I thought id post these as I finished the kit in Febuary for the Britmodeller 10th Anniversary group build. The aircraft is Academies OV-10A Bronco. The colors are from an U.S.Navy example based at China Lake with VX-5 in late 1986-87. Not exactly sure why the desert colors on a USN. Bronco ? My working theory is a camouflage test as we were anticipating possibly getting involved in the Iran/Iraq war. In the five photo’s i found the only marking on the aircraft that hadn't been oversprayed was the XE of VX-5 on the Starboard vertical stab., even that was partially over-sprayed. Here is a link to the build. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235032165-corsairs-bronco-build/ As usual feel free to comment ? question ? Or joke. Dennis 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Very nice. I'm no expert on the type but have always thought it an interesting aircraft. Thanks for presenting it on RFI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Excellent job on a very intriguing aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Good work, I like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Nice job. I've seen the Bronco a number of times at the LHS and been ever so tempted to grab one! Well done Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 A lovely build Sir ! And in different U.S.N colours, thanks for sharing it. I too have built this kit, it is very nice and well worth purchasing even just for the stash. Regards Colin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Nice build! I thought I had missed the RFI thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Not seen one of these built for years, and never in this scheme. Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Nicely done, Dennis. I haven't seen one of these before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Very unusual an interesting to see. Always liked the OV-10, it looks so functional. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Viking said: Very unusual an interesting to see. Always liked the OV-10, it looks so functional. Cheers John I agree thank you for posting 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Very nice Dennis. Saw the real thing at the Valiant air museum today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Really nice Quick question, how did you sort out the nose weight for the aircraft to prevent tail sitting, as there is so little space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Hello @thepureness ... Short answer its literaly packed into every nook and cranny. The entire nose is crushed fishing weights. There is a space right behind the cockpit i boxed in and filled. I also filled the space directly behind the props. If you go to the build log there are photo’s on page 2 I hope that helps you. Dennis Edited May 9, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Very nice indeed, I do like the SEA Bronco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 That really is a beautiful looking build. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Unusual scheme, very nicely done. An interesting subject we don't see that often (AND I like this plane). Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Nicely done 😎 not enough Bronco's get built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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