paulsbrown Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Here's my 1/48 MV-22 Osprey, Italeri is the only one in this scale but I always thought with a little work it could be made into an operational aircraft. I found some photos of USMC aircraft in theatre that were very dirty and that was what made me put it on the workbench. A little work here and there became a lot more. I reshaped the hump on the wing center, dropped flaps, moved the rudders, improved the cockpit, added seat belts, built bulkheads, life raft, chaff/flare dispensers, hand holds, opened the side door, and remade the windscreen wipers to name a few. Xtradecals make a couple of decal sheets that were essential, tons of stenciling, vents and things with some nice schemes. I was starting to make the rear door gun mount but think I'll get the Black Dog CV-22 set which includes it and also some nice dropped flaps that I'll replace my crudely cut ones with. I can't believe it will be long before a new 1/48 Osprey comes out and wanted to relieve my stash of this big box before that time comes. I had a lot of issues that didn't quite go right so it's one of my models that 'looks better at a distance'. I'm glad I did it and it looks great next to my F-18F and AV-8B on the shelf. 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very nice, you've made a great job this. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Odd looking aircraft,well tidy model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very Nice rendition of today’s version! I’m more than agree with you, we should have today an actual good 48’ scale replica of this extraordinary machine! The paint job, weathering & everything else is gorgeous! I have also this kit on my stash. I might buy a second one for a diorama with a « all folded » configuration...🤔 congrats again! Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Nice job - your hard work captures the feel of this strange futuristic looking beastie - the vehicle is a nice touch too CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Superb rendition of a war weary machine looks superb. Top marks sir 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thanks everyone. Here's one of the reference photos I found that showed the fluid stains running down the fuselage. The engine nacelles also got pretty messy on some aircraft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 what a great model of the Osprey! I always discarded the Italeri kit for being not very decent.. might have been an error! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Looks great and realistic! Beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Shumsky Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Really great build of this notoriously bad kit! I have it in my stash, but despite being one of my favourite air frames I'm unlikely ever to build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Great build, all your work certainly paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Looks just great - you really captured the look of this airplane. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Very nicely done, weathering looks spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 just come across this. Well done for finishing it to such a high standard Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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