Alan P Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Hot on the heels of my last Kitty Hawk build comes this OV-10 Bronco, built as a USAFE FAC aircraft based in Germany in the 80s. It's a strange kit in keeping with Kitty Hawk's reputation for over-complexity but builds up very nicely given the appropriate application of effort, determination and swearing! I painted it with MRP paints for the greens and Xtracrylix for the grey. Decals weer from the kit and went on well with a bit of MicroSol. The base is one of those ubiquitous examples from Coastal Kits. I had a go at detailing the cockpit with various thicknesses of enamelled wire but the less seen of that the better! All I'll say is if I ever built this again, I'd do the Vietnam USAF FAC colours of all-over grey, this camouflage was an absolute beggar to paint! Cheers, Alan Edited October 3, 2019 by Alan P 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I love this aircraft, one of my favorites. You've done it justice with an exceptional build and finish-well done and thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 55 minutes ago, Robert_ said: I love this aircraft, one of my favorites. You've done it justice with an exceptional build and finish-well done and thanks for sharing. Well Robert, that's great to hear, very glad you liked it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 That's really well done! I like the camouflage scheme, as well as the overall finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Cracking build Al! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Well done. Looks like an excellent model. Finish looks spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, The_Lancaster said: That's really well done! I like the camouflage scheme, as well as the overall finish! 47 minutes ago, James G said: Cracking build Al! 39 minutes ago, Greg Law said: Well done. Looks like an excellent model. Finish looks spot on. Thank you all, the paintjob feels worth the effort after that! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Thats absolutely superb Al, one of my fave light aircraft and in Euro One came... even better. I've been sorely tempted by this kit in the past, this is further temptation!! Nice one, Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Very cool model. Love it! Is it a good and easy kit? cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Great paintwork. You really nailed that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 8:41 PM, eng said: Thats absolutely superb Al, one of my fave light aircraft and in Euro One came... even better. I've been sorely tempted by this kit in the past, this is further temptation!! Nice one, Eng Thank you Grae, really glad you liked it 👍 On 10/4/2019 at 8:50 PM, Andy Dyck said: Very cool model. Love it! Is it a good and easy kit? cheers Andy Thanks Andy. It's not a straightforward build but as long as you think carefully about the build progression and depart from the instructions when required it does fit together pretty well. 11 hours ago, Calum said: Great paintwork. You really nailed that Thanks Calum, it was the hardest bit of the build so I really appreciate your verdict 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 That's lovely work, looks spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 6 hours ago, F-32 said: That's lovely work, looks spot on Thanks very much 👍 it's a nice kit really and the paints I used were first rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 An absolute beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 That's very smart, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 7:33 AM, Ron Pearcy said: An absolute beauty. Thanks Ron! 👍 On 10/9/2019 at 10:07 AM, phildagreek said: That's very smart, well done! Thanks again, Phil 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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