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MV-22 Osprey 1/48


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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.

 

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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

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