ArmouredSprue Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Hi all Here is my latest model finished, the FMA IA.58 Pucará (Special Hobby 1/72) Model represents the aircraft A-511 Grupo de Ataque 3 - BAM Malvinas, pilot mayor Carlos Tomba. This aircraft was shot down on the 21st may 1982 by Lt Cdr "Sharkey" Ward piloting the Sea Harrier XZ451/006. Mayor Tomba survived the ejection and later became prisoner of war. I'm really glad to finally finish this kit. It fought me all the way (I started this building on June 2020). Several problems with fit and when it was almost done I had a problem with the windscreen and broke it when trying to fix it. I had to find another kit to replace the part (Thanks Trevor ). Not my best model but glad to finally call it done. #armouredsprue #pucara #Falklands40 Critics and comments are welcomed Cheers Paulo 41 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Nice !!!!! Andrés. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 What a great build and finish Never seen a camo in those shades before ....very unique The subject is something very unusual too Nice details on some of the underwing stores and the cockpit and props Special Hobby kits aren't always easy to put together and this looks fantastic Bravo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Just a note I really like the blended demarcation on the camo too I think there's been some very careful and clever work with the airbrush there 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Excellent work on a difficult Kit ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Despite the troubles, this turned out really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Indigo Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 A very precise build, and I love the colors. Any intent to build the 1/48 kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Very nice FMA Ia58 Pucara! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 This is really nice! I've always loved the line of the Pucara and your model is a very nice example! My only worry is that you have set the bar so high, that I may have it difficult to reach it, when I - eventually - get around to build mine! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 not an easy build, but you've mastered it well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Awesome job in replicating the awkward lines of this beast! It's a tough kit, I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I have come to learn that some kits from Special Hobby are beautiful and a joy to work on ( P-40 is one example ) and then there are offerings like this one that are nothing but a large headache to the builder / artist. It looks authentic and accurately done. I commend you for pulling this one across the finish line. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Lovely job Paulo, can't wait to see it in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) NIce job mate , it came out better than mine did anyway Trev. (vh-bob) Edited November 17, 2022 by vh-bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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