Homebee Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) AVI Models is to release 1/72nd Cessna O-1 Bird Dog kits Source: https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_product=40&controller=product&id_lang=1 - ref. AVI72020 - Cessna O-1 Parts V.P. Edited November 13, 2023 by Homebee 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 oh, me wants some of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) The parts in design https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_product=40&controller=product&id_lang=1 V.P. Edited March 7, 2021 by Homebee 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Missed your previous mention of this one but it'll certainly put the old Airfix kit in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Finally!!! While Airfix kit is still very nice I don't like the look of main gear strut butt joint to the fuselage and quite thick trailing edges. Much part preparation also needed because of ejector pin marks. Some are right on control surface rib details so removing them without ruining those delicate details is impossible. This new tool Bird Dog is much welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I like this. If the undercarriage legs could be made in one piece in a metal, that would be good for added strength. The amount of times my Airfix ones broke and hard to fix...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) First two boxing - ref. AVI72018 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog - US ARMY Source: https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_product=40&controller=product&id_lang=1 Box art & schemes - ref. AVI72019 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog "Japan, Thai & Korean ARMY" Sources: https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_product=52&controller=product&id_lang=1 https://www.facebook.com/208070375871052/photos/a.208144655863624/3788202341191153/ Box art &schemes V.P. Edited March 7, 2021 by Homebee 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 11:05 AM, Paul J said: If the undercarriage legs could be made in one piece in a metal, that would be good for added strength. The amount of times my Airfix ones broke and hard to fix...... Hear, hear, if only someone would make them in (very thin) sheet metal... 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Having just built the old Airfix one I can use a few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I know that the web-site says it's an injected plastic kit (and not resin), but just wanted to be sure! The molded parts look beyond excellent: they are positively gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 2 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: I know that the web-site says it's an injected plastic kit (and not resin), but just wanted to be sure! The molded parts look beyond excellent: they are positively gorgeous! PLATIKOVÉ MODELY 1/72 - https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_category=8&controller=category&id_lang=1 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Box art & decals - ref. AVI72019 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog "Japan, Thai & Korean ARMY" Sources: https://www.avimodels.com/index.php?id_product=40&controller=product&id_lang=1 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AVI72019 V.P. Edited March 7, 2021 by Homebee 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) Box art - ref. AVI72018 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog - US ARMY Sources: https://www.facebook.com/208070375871052/photos/a.208144655863624/3930146943663358/ https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AVI72018 V.P. Edited March 7, 2021 by Homebee 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) Released - ref. AVI72018 - Cessna O-1A/TL-19A Bird Dog - US Army Instrument Trainers https://avimodels.com/7218/AVI7218.htm https://www.aviationmegastore.com/o-1atl-19a-bird-dog-us-army-instrument-trainers-avi-models-avi72018-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=175103 - ref. AVI72019 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog - JGSDF, RoK Navy, Thai Royal Navy https://avimodels.com/7219/AVI7219.htm https://www.aviationmegastore.com/cessna-l19e-o1e-o1g--asian-bird-avi-models-avi72019-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=174111 V.P. Edited January 30, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 Rising decals - ref. RD-ACc.020 - Cessna O1/L19 Bird Dog masking set Source: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/cessna-o1l19-bird-dog-masking-set-avi-model-rising-decal-rd-acc020-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=179630 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Source: https://www.ipmsnymburk.com/forum/viewtema.php?ID_tema=41130 V.P. Edited July 26, 2021 by Homebee 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeventySecond Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 A slight word of warning to anybody thinking to use this version of the kit with other after market decals. While the sprues and etch parts included allow for most other versions to be built the covered ADF antenna parts are in resin (parts R1 & R2 on the instruction sheet) and these are not included in this version of the kit. This is not a problem if you are using the kit decals or any others for the A version as all the parts are there but if you want to build an E you will need to wait for that version to be released or make your own antenna. The Hannants website did use the pictures provided by AVI which gave the impression the resin parts would be included in this version but this is not the case and Hannants have now removed this picture now so what you see on the website is what you get. In fairness to Hannants they used the pictures provided by AVI before the release of the kit and now this issue has been clarified they have corrected it. No points for guessing how I know all this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) I wonder if we will get a USAF forward air controller boxing. From what I can remember, these would be O-1E, F or G. I would think it would just be different decals, possibly the ADF antenna. Edited July 30, 2021 by Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) New boxings - ref. AVI72022 - L-19A Bird Dog - "Korean War Top Brass Cab" Sources: https://avimodels.com/7222/AVI7222.htm https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AVI72022 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/l-19a-bird-dog-korean-war-top-brass-cab-avi-models-avi72022-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=182365 - ref. AVI72023 - Cessna OE-1 Bird Dog - "USMC Korean & Vietnam War" Sources: https://avimodels.com/7223/AVI7223.htm https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AVI72023 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/oe-1-bird-dog-usmc-korean--vietnam-war-avi-models-avi72023-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=182366 V.P. Edited January 30, 2022 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 These all look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 5:49 PM, Ham said: I wonder if we will get a USAF forward air controller boxing I'd say it's a safe bet - since this would in all likelihood (also known as "my baseless gut feeling") be the most popular version, it's solid business sense to release other boxings first. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 New LF Models boxing - ref. PE7266 - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog - Korean & Vietnam War Source: https://www.lfmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_26_86&products_id=4196 V.P. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 On 10/4/2021 at 10:42 PM, Hook said: I'd say it's a safe bet On 11/13/2023 at 11:11 AM, Homebee said: Cessna O-1 Bird Dog - Korean & Vietnam War Told you. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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