Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 If I did not already have more than enough P-3s built, it is time to add another. This is a dual build with my son, he works on AP-3Cs so he wanted to build a model of his aircraft. So I am tagging along, building one as well and helping him out with tips (he unusually builds and paints Warhammer) as he has not built an aircraft kit in about 15 years. I started with the cockpit, having built a few P-3s I had not done any real detail work on any of the cockpits, so with help from my SME I reconfigured the rear cockpit walls to more what they look like. I also added some crew for the spares box cannibalising them to get non-helmeted heads on them. Seat belts from an Eduard cockpit set that had been used on a previous model. This is what an unmodified cockpit looks like from my last AP-3C model. Next was the wings, CMDS fairings were fitted to the rear of the inboard engine nacelles, the wing tip sensor packs fitted and obligatory filling of weapon pylons mounting points. I also added support structure for the stand. Finally a the cockpit installed and test fit of major components 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Is this using a conversion set or are you scratch building the different parts and if so where did you get the plans? Gondor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 9:11 PM, Gondor44 said: Is this using a conversion set or are you scratch building the different parts and if so where did you get the plans? Gondor I am scratch building some parts, the cockpit for instance and have a locally made conversion set from Hamilton Hobbies. I have used sets from HH on 3 previous RAAF Orion models. This one will be an EW version and some of the supplied parts will need minor corrections or replacement. I also have a set of plans with AP-3C antenna layouts that a friend who worked on the project all those years ago made available to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueDad Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Nice aircraft nice kit nice model. Think I’ll follow along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Major assemblies together and sorting out the seams 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Its been a while since an update on this one. I have had a few sessions on it with the latest one on Friday. I started be adding the multitude of protrusions on the fuselage and tiding up gaps The rear CMDS sensors The forward CMDS sensors and dispensers And a bunch of antennas 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwau Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 following with interest - about to start my first Orion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Loving your hangar space Ray ! 😁 mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Yeah, this is really impressive work. Having the crew in the cockpit takes this to a new level of interest! Great job, RAY! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike c Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Great job so far, it's a handsome looking aircraft IMHO. Wouldn't it be nice to have a new tool of the Orion? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 5:34 PM, mike c said: Great job so far, it's a handsome looking aircraft IMHO. Wouldn't it be nice to have a new tool of the Orion? If you a re into 3D printed models a guy in Japan has produced one and its available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32! A belated update, not much to show except that a few more details have been added. All clear parts in, antenna work done and some final filling before priming. My son's model is also progressing and is at the same point now Some of the detail added 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 These both look very handsome already. Looking forward to seeing them in paint 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejay53 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Caracal decals is going to issue a new P-3 decal sheet soon, for US Navy birds according to the web site. Which is good, since the old decal sheet to do an earth survey ship is in rough shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Had another modelling session with the No1 son yesterday and progressed the P-3. More sanding and filling and some paint applied, looks like it is close to decals now. The Eduard props have been assembled as well 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Today the boy was over again and we pushed on with the P-3s. I base coat of grey went down and a slightly darkened version of it laid down on the walkway areas which were masked. Masking off and antennas painted, the walkways are a tad dark So I sprayed some base colour over the top to lighten them up, the Eduard quickboost props added in this shot as well The underside 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Almost there, gloss coat applied, HF wire antennas attached, and stand finished. Time for decals A closer look at the stand Hopefully next update it will be finished 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Coming along nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Beautifully done. I like the way you've altered the props' pitch to reflect greater "bite" at high altitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Some belated progress after moving house again. Hopefully this won't happen again for a few years. Decalling mostly done now, still some minor details to paint 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Looks really nice, Ray! Which decals are you using? Not displaying the IRDS turret then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Beautifully done! Looks like she's at about 25K feet due to the prop "bite." You've built so many of these Hasegawa P-3's that they must be almost muscle memory with you by now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 4:20 PM, Bell209 said: Looks really nice, Ray! Which decals are you using? Not displaying the IRDS turret then? Rob, I used an older Aussie Decal sheet, they have behaved quite well. the Chimeras are from a DekLs sheet as the Aussie supplied one are the earlier smaller style On 9/8/2023 at 4:28 PM, TheyJammedKenny! said: Beautifully done! Looks like she's at about 25K feet due to the prop "bite." You've built so many of these Hasegawa P-3's that they must be almost muscle memory with you by now! That is right, I can almost finish these in my sleep now, there is a started CP-140 that will get my attention when this one is in the display case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Top build mate !! The added stand set up is really cool ! Cheers JJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 And all done... My RAAF P-3 fleet from bottom left: P-3B, TAP-3B, AP-3C(EW) and AP-3C (prior to self protection mods). 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Top notch work. Lovely collection you've got there! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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