far148 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 The Mohawk is not a glamorous aircraft by any stretch of the imagination. I got it as a starting point for a German WW2 asymmetrical fighter similar to the BV-141. And soon after I got the Mohawk kit, guess what Hobbyboss release… So, the Mohawk was a “Stash Queen” for a few years. After the huge Scooter diorama, I told myself the next project will be simpler. Project Mohawk like all my builds will be a “What-if”. Not sure what nationality it’s going to be, but it will be a target decoy launch aircraft. The only major changes I’m going to do to the airframe is new props and spinner, which are done. I have a ton of resin aftermarket for this project. Such as ejection seats, exhaust, pylons, wheels, cowling correction, various scoops and vents. Along with the decoys are mastered, molded and I’ve pressure cast a few resin copies. Purchased parts Roden 1/48 scale OV-1D Mohawk Quickboost resin ejection seats, nacelles, exhaust, pylons, air intakes and scoops Aires wheel set Scale Aircraft Conversation landing gear set Eduard photo etched interior set and die cut mask set Caracal OV-1 Mohawk decals for general airframe markings AMMO by MiG fine .3mm rigging wire antenna Raised detail on drop tanks are Archer Fine Transfer Custom homemade parts Vacuum formed wind screen Resin spinners and props Raked wingtips from styrene Resin targeting pod in nose Resin nose cone Radar warning receivers on nose and outer tails from disk of styrene and head of sewing pin Wire antenna fairing on upper fuselage made from aluminum tube Hoop antenna on middle tail and grab handle shape antenna on belly, both made from brass rod Master part of decoys body from extra sideways looking radar from kit Wings and fins of decoys from AFV Club weapon set Pitot tube in nose of decoys is steel pin Custom Royal Australian Air Force decals (roundels, flag on tail, Koala squadron markings, along with aircraft number) and “Shark mouth” on decoys Paint job Preshaded with “Almost Black” (dark mix of Gunship gray and flat black) and rust Walkways, leading edge wings and horizontal stabilizer are painted Testors Model Master enamel paints Gloss coat for decals Future Alclad II Matt coat Stains and streaks done with oil paints Thanks for Looking! Steven 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Magnificent! I love the Mohawk and you've done a fantastic 'whif' scheme. Think it would have suited the Aussies well 😁👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Spectacularly good, lovely finish, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I'll join the WOW! club too if I may. It was always an interesting looking Aircraft. It's now at another level. Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Superb! Great subject, plausible too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 That's very cool! Excellent finish & I love the props! Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Fantastic. Your what-if Mohawk looks completely plausible. Nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Very impressive. That last photo is really powerful, with a 'being there' quality. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Thanks guys for all the wonderful comments. I really appreciate it 👍 1 hour ago, Spitfire31 said: Very impressive. That last photo is really powerful, with a 'being there' quality. Kind regards, Joachim That just happens to be my favorite shot. Thanks again everybody, Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 That's a fantastic Mohawk. Love that last shot. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 That's fabulous! Ironically, the RAAF is looking for a replacement FAC aircraft at the moment to replace the PC-21s, which can't carry live ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Wow! That is awesome! I feel so convinced that the type is actually in service here in Oz! Incredibly good details and finish, beautifully photographed too. 👏👏👍👍😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 4:19 AM, kapam said: Wow! That is awesome! I feel so convinced that the type is actually in service here in Oz! Incredibly good details and finish, beautifully photographed too. 👏👏👍👍😮 It's comments like this one that mean the most to me. Thanks again everyone for your kind words. Much appreciated. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/27/2022 at 10:26 AM, far148 said: The Mohawk is not a glamorous aircraft by any stretch of the imagination. I think its a great looking plane personally. Of course I believe in the adage the uglier it is the better it does its job. Now that being said yours is excellent and I had no idea the Australian's used these ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I had no idea the Australian's used these ? Only in my imagination 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTiger4115 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Very cool. Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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