Colin W Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi Chaps I'm a bit late starting this build as I've been on holiday for the last 3 weeks. Here goes an Encore models repop of the Revell/ Monogram A/T37. All the injection plastic is here along with a nice resin cockpit, wheels and some bombs. There's also a small PE fret with the unusual retractable FOD guards unique to this aircraft. Decal options are US and Dominica, so it looks like a spares bin raid later on. Here's the plastic. And here's the goodies in the box. Making a start tonight. Colin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Oooh, looks like a nice little kit. I built the old Hasegawa one back in high school (early '90s). Always thought they were a neat little bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Yes it's a lot like the T28. An interesting trainer turned into a ground attack fighter in SEA. I've done the T28 so this has been on the list for a while. Lots of these still around in Vietnam and at least 4 at the RTAF museum. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Great choice Colin, nice to see another Dragonfly being built. I think that the Monogram A-37 is a great little kit and your Encore re-pop is even better with it's resin cockpit goodies, I even toyed with the idea of building one myself for the GB. Have you settled on an operator yet? I'm going to assume Thailand but that may be very presumptuous of me. Glad to have you aboard, and you are definitely not late as we have until the end of October. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Cheers Craig This will be RTAF. I've not decided on the final scheme yet as the Dragonfly served in SEA std scheme and an excellent grey scheme. If I can find enough pictures I'll go grey. Made a start this week. Resin cockpit, side walls rudder pedals and 2 part control columns all done. Nose bay added but not going to build the PE nose doors. Colin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 That cockpit looks very nice indeed Colin, lots of details there. I like the look of the grey scheme as it is a bit different for an A-37, my only concern is when they had the grey applied as the GB limits rum from 1980 until 1989. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 That looks a quality little kit , nice resin cockpit too,did it take much fettling to fit snuggly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Seems to be going together well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Does this help ? https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1440346 its the only one i can find ? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Yes that's the one. Funky scheme or what? I'm back home soon so I'll check out the authenticity and possible dates of operations. It goes well with my RT-33 in the Lockheed GB. There's an RT-33 in the museum with a nice but fictitious 3 tone blue scheme so one has to be careful. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Colin W said: Yes that's the one. Funky scheme or what? I'm back home soon so I'll check out the authenticity and possible dates of operations. It goes well with my RT-33 in the Lockheed GB. There's an RT-33 in the museum with a nice but fictitious 3 tone blue scheme so one has to be careful. It is a great scheme for the A-37 and certainly looks different to the usual SEA scheme and I hope it is eligible. I know what you mean about the RT-33, it really is a shame that you can NEVER trust a museum aircraft scheme unless of course it's only just acquired it and it's staff haven't had a chance to "improve" the exhibit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Well after even more fettling than usual l managed to get the fuselage halves together and the lower wing on. I popped a bit of lead into port the nose before joining so we should be OK to avoid a tail sitter. Interior is 308 with the insulating material 308 mixed 1:1 with 26. Pe instrument panel next. Colin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Blimey Colin that is quick work! Very nice work too, looks like an A-37 already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 I had a bit of a tussle with the intakes but eventually got it all together. It neededa bit of pressure to close up the gaps to avoid the need for filler. For quite an old kit it's going together quite well. Colin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Yesterday we celebrated the Kings birthday and had a day off so lots of unexpected modelling time. This is only a small model and fits really well even with the resin. So 1 week after starting it's almost ready to paint. Upper wings secure, intakes, aerials and tail added. Very excellent instrument panel made up of 4 PE parts. I managed to break both control columns fitting it in though. Undercarriage added to protect the multiple aerials underneath. Pylons added for strength. I'm going a bit lighter in the nose weight than I did for the RT-33. Colin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 And as if by magic a Dragonfly appears! Excellent work Colin, that IP looks fantastic and I'm sure you will be able to fix the control columns. My favourite picture has to be the one with the clamps and elastic bands, looks like a contraption for launching it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Rummaging through the decal box I found a set of T33 decals for the model I just finished in the Lockheed GB. Ahhhhhh. However late it did give me the paint colours for this almost identical scheme. Coupled with the opening of a model shop in Bangkok i was in a unique position of knowing what colour i need and being able to get it! So armed with new paint colours I gave the AT37 a base of Mr Colour 338 and masked out the darker shade. This is how I eventually did the RT-33. After spraying 3 coats of 306 and removing the masks it looked as planned. A bit of detail painting and the seats popped in to finish the weekend like this. Colin 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 WOW .... That looks great in those colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Good job on the painting Colin, she certainly does look different in the grey scheme. Decals soon . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks guys, We are just coming into the rainy season here in Thailand and looking at the sky today I can really see why this would be a good camouflage. Patchy broken greys with a hint of blue. Far more effective than the traditional SEA scheme. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Great colour scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Looking great... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 A quick look at the underside. Lots of aerials and little bits to knock off. Getting a bit like a helicopter build. Aĺl the pylons were fitted before painting. Having the undercarriage and bays the same colour as the underside saved a lot of masking. The 3 layers of PE in the airbrake came out well. Even the 6 part many folded support structure came out better than expected. I used filler to flatten out the bottom of the bay where the resin tub didn't meet thefuselage sides. The only filler needed on the model. Colin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 That really is looking very nice Colin, it says a lot about the quality of the kit that you have only had to use such a small amount of filler, and of your modelling skills of course! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 I'm glad you added the last part of the sentence! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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