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U.S.C.G. SAR Navion NA-145 - Valom - 1:72


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My newest model is a NA-145 Navion in U.S. Coast Guard livery used by U.S.Coast Guard to SAR duties. Base was a Valom kit - quite good one except decals. They're absolutely useless due to some ekhm... mistakes (e.g. "USCC" in place of "USCG"). Some scratch parts are still needed although Valom added some resin parts. Panel lines are too strong, but... I had to cut off whole front part (I forgot about extra weight in nose) when all model was painted so "strong" panel lines were easiest way to mask a cut edge. Anyway I hope you will like it :)

 

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4 minutes ago, John_W said:

Very nice indeed. What is the badge/crest in the O of Coast Guard?

Thanks :)
In "O" there is a part of US flag

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(from Wiki)

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Nice build but can I point out that the number on the fin is  actually a civil registration and therefore it is not a proper  USCG Aeroplane but one painted  up as a service type much like many "warbirds' around these days.  The image of the real subject shows this. And, for a model representing a civilian privately  owned type very sorry to have to say this  but it is over weathered. However its your model and you have done a nice job

 

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7 hours ago, Pete in a shed said:

Very nice indeed, well done with the little extras (aerials, brake hoses etc.):like: First one of these I've seen made up. Have toyed with getting one and after seeing yours I think I will.

Pete

Do it and remember - 5-6 gram of lead in the nose is a must :)

 

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4 hours ago, Classic 315 said:

Hey, let’s build a light aircraft, but make it look like what those guys flew in WW2…

Not in my style. I rather take the ones that flown during WWII and make them civilian versions :)

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