Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I first built an OV-10 Bronco as a callow youth about 45 years ago. It was the venerable Airfix kit. I've wanted to build another ever since, so this seems like the ideal opportunity. This will be the Academy kit. However, once I looked into the available colour schemes I found that there were two that were applicable: the classic USMC olive drab scheme and the USAF FAC grey scheme. I really couldn't make up my mind between them. So then I wondered WWEMD? He would build 'em both! So that's what I'm gonna do! 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Okay, so lets look at the sprues. Typical Academy fare, with their standard blue-grey plastic. Tjhis is going to be fun. ...as long as there is room for sufficient nose ballast! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 All the OVs! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Can't beat a Bronco! We're doing well for FAC's on here aren't we, which is no bad thing. Good to see that you're doing both the USAF and USMC ones, but you're leaving out the US Navy! You need another Bronco my friend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, modelling minion said: Good to see that you're doing both the USAF and USMC ones, but you're leaving out the US Navy! You need another Bronco my friend. I was convinced that the scheme I had chosen was USMC, but it seems that it was actually US Navy. So... this leaves me in a quandary... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 At least you're doing a "Black Ponies" one, but that still leaves you one Bronco short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: At least you're doing a "Black Ponies" one, but that still leaves you one Bronco short. Not any more. I suddenly have a third Bronco winging its way to me. This will be the Revell kit, which seems to be a rebox of the Academy one. Let's hope I'm up to the challenge of completing three... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Oh... and this just serves to show how easily I can be manipulated... 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Well that little quandary didn't take very long to solve! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, helios16v said: Well that little quandary didn't take very long to solve! Okay.... moving on. Climate change? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Oh... and this just serves to show how easily I can be manipulated... If it's any consolation I'm probably going to be keeping an eye out for a deal on another OV-1B. I had originally earmarked this one for US Geological Survey duties...because how often do you see those schemes pop up. Well, then the Vietnam GB rolled in and crushed that notion. Then there is the Mirages (proposed French GB)...I stumbled across a IIIC which has a couple schemes I really like...so odds are very high that I'll be picking up an Overtree boxing as well to make use of the decals (assuming they are still available when I get home from work). The struggle is real! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Climate change? Easy, permanent lock down! 7 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Let's hope I'm up to the challenge of completing three... If anyone can Enzo can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Okay.... moving on. Climate change? 3 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Easy, permanent lock down! I'd be up for that. It's a measure of how anti-social I am that when the lockdown happened, it did not have much of an impact on my life! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, helios16v said: The struggle is real! Like looking in a mirror! I feel sorry for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: I'd be up for that. It's a measure of how anti-social I am that when the lockdown happened, it did not have much of an impact on my life! With you 100% on that one my friend! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Enzo Matrix said: as long as there is room for sufficient nose ballast! There is, I built one for the Forum’s tenth anniversary build. I built a pocket behind the cockpit using plastic sheet. And placed as much weight in the nose, and nacelles as I could. Edited August 13, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 ......and the Enzo production facility starts to ramp up!!! You are certainly living up to the WWEMD motto! But cool choice/s! I'm looking at getting the new KH 1/32nd beast later in the year, I really do like these aircraft. Well good luck with the build/s, I'let you know if I come across any other different scheme/users for you to add to this lot! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: I'd be up for that. It's a measure of how anti-social I am that when the lockdown happened, it did not have much of an impact on my life! On that point, I for one am very thankful that I have this hobby. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 I was under the impression that Broncos in Vietnam used two colour schemes; green/grey and overall grey. Having read the instructions for the decals I will be using, it turns out that is not so. There were two different overall grey schemes. So here is my list for this build: USMC VMO-6 "Cherry 6" 34097 Field Green / 36440 Light Gull Grey with white wing uppersurface Quang Tri 1969 USN VAL-4 "Black Ponies" Overall 36440 Light Gull Grey Bin Thuy 1972 USAF 19 TASS Overall 36473 Aircraft Grey with white wing uppersurface. Bien Hoa 1969 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That'll be a nice variation in the line up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncletommy Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: USAF 19 TASS Overall 36473 Aircraft Grey with white wing uppersurface. 1969 If you're interested in a good read about the 19 TASS, pick up a copy of "A Lonely Kind of War" by Marshall Harrison. Great insight into the life of a FAC! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 3 hours ago, uncletommy said: If you're interested in a good read about the 19 TASS, pick up a copy of "A Lonely Kind of War" by Marshall Harrison. Great insight into the life of a FAC! Couldn't agree more, I have a copy and its a very good book. 3 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: USMC VMO-6 "Cherry 6" 34097 Field Green / 36440 Light Gull Grey with white wing uppersurface Quang Tri 1969 USN VAL-4 "Black Ponies" Overall 36440 Light Gull Grey Bin Thuy 1972 USAF 19 TASS Overall 36473 Aircraft Grey with white wing uppersurface. Bien Hoa 1969 A great selection Enzo. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 These are the decals sheets which I shall be using. The second one provided the title to this build thread. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Excellent looking and very comprehensive decal sheets Enzo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Nice deals choice, I was looking at something similar but in 1/32nd........maybe not this year but I do have to get the new KH 1/32nd version though I can't seem to make my mind up for either the A/C or D model. Looking forward to following these builds, many years ago I built the old Airfix model.......I remember the U/c legs bent really easily under the weight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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