hsr Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 This is my rendition of the vintage Airfix Cessna O-1E Bird Dog. Despite this being an old kit it was a pleasant kit to build. While there were some issues they were mostly self inflicted. The only real issue was the transparencies which were very thick and not very clear. I ended up using 2 kits Pavla interior, control surfaces and wheels. I also used the AOA decal sheet, printed by Microscale. The decal sheet included markings for several US Army, US Air Force, US Marine, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force aircraft so something for every one. The reason for using 2 kits was my attempt to use the Pavla wing control surfaces proved to be a disaster, so I needed a new wing. I did use the Pavla stabilizer. The color was a mix of Humbrol paints. Most pictures show 4 rockets only on the inner 2 pylons, but since I had 2 kits and I did find a picture with 8 I went with a full compliment. Looking at these pictures I just realized I forgot to paint the tail wheel. I'll have to fix that, Next up is Anigrand's Douglas XA2D-1 Skyshark Enjoy. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Wow, great job! My dad flew Birddogs for the Army in Vietnam before moving on to Mohawks. I'll have to pass this along to him -- he'll love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 That's a cute build :). I built one of these back in the early '70s and enjoying it. I've always been tempted to try another but the draw of my beloved jets has kept me from it.... One day, maybe. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 You missed painting the tail wheel ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Great nostalgic build! 3 minutes ago, Yorkshire man said: You missed painting the tail wheel ! The OP acknowledged that in his post. (Under the final picture.)😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Oops sorry missed that, will stand in a corner and write 100 times 'I must look at what I'm reading' ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Lovely job indeed! Just because a kit is old doesn't mean you can't make something decent out of it and you have achieved that. Well done! I've got one in my stash and hope it comes out as well as yours when I get round to it! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Lovely job..... I like the old kits... One day though I'll do one of those expensive Eduard kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Nice model, no doubt inspired by the new Warpaint Special book on the Bird Dog, which is very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Yorkshire man said: You missed painting the tail wheel ! Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 42 minutes ago, Hairtrigger said: One day though I'll do one of those expensive Eduard kits. Special Hobby is supposed to be coming out with one in the not too distant future 33 minutes ago, AMB said: no doubt inspired by the new Warpaint Special book on the Bird Dog, which is very good. Not inspired, but definitely helped by it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Really like your Bird dog. 👍 ... 17 hours ago, hsr said: Next up is Anigrand's Douglas XA2D-1 Skyshark Will be looking for your build if you do one. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Really like your Bird dog. 👍 ... Will be looking for your build if you do one. Dennis I have both the Anigrand and Mach 2 kits. They are both a scale foot (2.5%) small. After looking at both the Anigrand one looks better so I will be going with the it. It will be f few weeks since I am going on vacation 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Nice. I always liked that kit and the real Bird Dog. Built it in the South Vietnam scheme many years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 GREAT dog! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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