Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 This is the Hasegawa P-3C Orion converted to a P-3B of the Argentinian Navy. I modified it to a B model by removing the sonbuoy tubes and updating the antenna config consistent with the prototype. The HF wire antenna lines are EziLIne. I also rescribed the model. It is painted mainly in Gunze acrylics and SMS metallics and decalled with the DekLs sheet (the reverse type). 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Oh niiicccee! Well built and nicely finished! DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wilson Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Lots of work in that and an excellent result, Ray. Looks really good in that scheme too - very striking. Best, Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Superb result, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) A splendid looking Orion, great modelling and choice of colour scheme ! I continue to be amazed by the incredible levels achieved on this sight . Wulfman Edited July 24, 2020 by Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hello RAY, The Argentina Armada Fleet Air Arm is small, but very effective. Highly trained and very dedicated crew. Your model shows this to great effect. With the USN replacement of the P-3C to the new "Poseidon" , it is likely, that some of the air frames will be used to replace the old P-3B. So we will see the P-3 for many years to come. Amazing design, from many, many years ago, still soldering on. Your model looks fantastic. Excellent color scheme Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Wulfman said: A splendid looking Orion, great modelling and choice of colour scheme ! I continue to be amazed by the incredible levels achieved on this sight . I can definitely share that sentiment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Who says everything needs to be weathered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Ray: first-rate job. I like them clean, just like yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Unusual colour scheme for an Orion, nice to see it done to such a high standard, Also the Electra/Orion is a good looking aeroplane! Cheers john. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Magnifico! Muy bonito R.A.Y. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Great work Ray and just that bit different scheme wise too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hi Ray, a scheme one doesn't see quite often and quite shiny too Nice! Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Really nice job Ray, that is a very handsome subject, your build catches that very well. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 14 hours ago, Orion said: So we will see the P-3 for many years to come. Yes, the Canadians and Germans are planning to operate theirs until well into the next decade. I believe the CP-140s are getting (another) re-wing and NP-2000 propellers to keep them going, too. Another masterclass in P-3 building, Ray! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 1:01 PM, Bell209 said: Yes, the Canadians and Germans are planning to operate theirs until well into the next decade. I believe the CP-140s are getting (another) re-wing and NP-2000 propellers to keep them going, too. Another masterclass in P-3 building, Ray! Thanks Rob, The Argentinians are also replacing these P-3Bs with ex-USN P-3Cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 That's a handsome aircraft in that scheme, and you've done a lovely job with that model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That's a great build, very cool indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 1:01 PM, Bell209 said: On 7/24/2020 at 10:53 PM, Orion said: So we will see the P-3 for many years to come. Yes, the Canadians and Germans are planning to operate theirs until well into the next decade. Just read the Germans have changed their minds and are now looking to replace theirs soon; so the P-3 may well be on the way out soon. Not too soon, I hope! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Excellent build - a fine tribute to a most hard-working and effective aircraft! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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