PATRICK FROM THE SANDS Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Hello Fellow Modelers! Here is my last build for my Vietnam Air War saga: the A-37B Dragonfly. Obviously I chose the very nice Academy kit, which is OK from a proportion and dimensions perspective. I was surprised as it not an easy build, as this bird is quite small at that scale. I put some aftermarket PE and to add a final touch, I opened the gun bay. Conversely to Hasegawa, a good choice of ordnance is provided, thanks Academy! Camouflage and markings reflects a Dragonfly based at Bien Hoa, with a typical SEA pattern with some weathering. Internet gave me a nice B&W photo of a/c #335 with a red nose, but unfortunately I was unable to find any depiction of the squadron patch painted on the right side. This is my only omission on this kit, from a marking PoV. Here are the Pix: The real Dragonfly: Mine: And the little Dio: the idea comes from this blurry photo of the Bien Hoa ramp: As a conclusion, not an easy kit because of its size, but it can be built OOB and the result will be convincing. Hope you will enjoy mine! 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Brilliant modelling and paint job. The diorama is very effective and realistic. Well done!!😄 Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Excellent work on your A-37 and a really effective diorama too - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Wonderful models and lovely diorama! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Nicely done. There's one in a museum in Saigon, but it's outside so not in very good condition. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Excellent build and presentation , great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Nicely done! I built this same kit not too long ago, and found it an surprisingly rewarding experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Super nice diorama and builds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATRICK FROM THE SANDS Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Brandy said: Nicely done. There's one in a museum in Saigon, but it's outside so not in very good condition. Ian Hello Ian! thank you for your answer, I went to the Saigon/HoChiMin museum as well, all aircraft are in appalling conditions, with fake colors and markings but one can understand that they didn't want to put some money to restore them...sad... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 The A-37 fits in perfectly with the Spad in the diorama. Nice weathering on both subjects too. I Ike everything about it. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Wow!!! Superb work and finish all around. Nice diorama too! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triet Cam Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Great dynamic duo display. Really nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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