Completed with Decals Kitty Hawk 1:32 OV-10D Bronco

Oooo I'm anxiously awaiting this one.  I can't wait to see what you do with this one since i have a 1/72 version in the stash itching to be built.

Jay Jay

Oooo I'm anxiously awaiting this one.  I can't wait to see what you do with this one since i have a 1/72 version in the stash itching to be built.

 

Toshi

Here is an update in reference to the Bronco.

Toshi

toshi

Great job so far, Toshi! I've got this exact kit in the stash, along with the Eduard "Big Ed" accessory set for it (all kinds photo-etch brass (5 sets, I believe), including "Remove Before Flight" streamers, cockpit set, exterior set, and lots more), and an aftermarket set of decals from Caracal Models, which gives me more options for paint schemes, all of them Marine, of course!

Good Luck on yours! Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one, Toshi!

Gary Mason

Devil Dawg

Great job so far, Toshi! I've got this exact kit in the stash, along with the Eduard "Big Ed" accessory set for it (all kinds photo-etch brass (5 sets, I believe), including "Remove Before Flight" streamers, cockpit set, exterior set, and lots more), and an aftermarket set of decals from Caracal Models, which gives me more options for paint schemes, all of them Marine, of course!

Good Luck on yours! Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one, Toshi!

Gary Mason

 

 

Toshi

Here is a quick update to the Bronco build but before I post the photos in regards to the Bronco, I have to share with my FSM fellow forum members the crazy weather we have here in Streetsboro, Ohio.

Just the other day, Mrs. Toshi and I went out to dinner in shorts and a simple T-shirt, we both welcomed the sun as well as the the warmth that glowed in us.  Fast forward to Saturday and Sunday, we fell right into a winter storm.  Currently it's 30 degrees with a wind chill factor of 22 degrees.  May I add that we also have an inch of acculimating snow on the ground.  Is this crazy or what?  It's like Christmas all over again.  

Mind you, I don't care about the cold nor the snow.  it's the ice that scares me while driving around.  That's what causes the most accidents, drivers that don't think that there is ice on the black top, hence the term "Black Ice"!  

I hopefully await for a rise in temperature as well as to an end of snow.  Then again this is typical spring weather here in Ohio.  LOL!  I refuse to leave home unless it's to Hobby Lobby or Michaels.  Knowing Mrs. Toshi, she'll kick my butt just enough to get me to go out for some grocery shopping.

Until that poin, I've won a signifacant amount of bids via eBay.  A original Revell 1:32 "Baa Baa Black sheep" Corsair with a photo of Robert Conrad portraying Pappy Boyington and his Corsair.

I've also won a Tamiya 1:48 Avro Lancaster.  My last bid will end this afternoon of which is a Monogram High Tech Skyhawk that comes with photo etch.  Here are the photos below.

Toshi

Yes I remember what they used to say about Ohio's weather " if you don't like Ohio's weather, wait a minute ".

very very nice work on the office Toshi.  Mine is an Academy 1/72 scale that I bought in a lot of 9 models on Ebay quite a while ago. I simply bought them to practice on . You're inspiring me to dig it out and give it a go but I'm sure it's not any where near as detailed as you 1/32.

Looks great so far!  One of my favorite airplanes.

Mike

Jay Jay

Yes I remember what they used to say about Ohio's weather " if you don't like Ohio's weather, wait a minute ".

very very nice work on the office Toshi.  Mine is an Academy 1/72 scale that I bought in a lot of 9 models on Ebay quite a while ago. I simply bought them to practice on . You're inspiring me to dig it out and give it a go but I'm sure it's not any where near as detailed as you 1/32.

 

Toshi

Buckeye

Looks great so far!  One of my favorite airplanes.

 

Mike

 

Toshi

Here are some photos for an update.

Nice subject Toshi, and i like the look of it in that scheme. You have made a nice start.

Nicely done on the office suite.  That will look good under that magnifying glass canopy.

Scheduled for upper 60's today and low 80's the rest of the week.........itching to get out and doing.

Bish

Nice subject Toshi, and i like the look of it in that scheme. You have made a nice start.

 

Toshi

goldhammer

Nicely done on the office suite.  That will look good under that magnifying glass canopy.

 

Scheduled for upper 60's today and low 80's the rest of the week.........itching to get out and doing.

 

We barely made 35 today.  We won't see any temps like you will for awhile.

Toshi

Great work on the pit, so far, Toshi! I look forward to seeing more of her come together!

Cheers

Martin

UKguyInUSA

Great work on the pit, so far, Toshi! I look forward to seeing more of her come together!

 

Cheers

 

Martin

 

Toshi

Coming along really well, Toshi.  

You know, Ive always wanted to build the OV-10 (and in fact Ive got a kit or two in the stash) but for some reason never built a single one in more than 3 decades of model building. Another item on the "One of these days" list.

allan

Coming along really well, Toshi.  

 

You know, Ive always wanted to build the OV-10 (and in fact Ive got a kit or two in the stash) but for some reason never built a single one in more than 3 decades of model building. Another item on the "One of these days" list.

 

 

Toshi

Here is an update for today.  For some reason, I'm having a hard time trying fit in pieces.  It's as if they don't belong there and not much lines up.  I don't know what I'm doing wrong but every step I take, some form of cutting or moving of items are needed for this build.  

Besides these issues, I feel that the build is coming along and taking shape.  I just hope there will be less issues with this build.

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

While building the engine, I found that there is a part or two that are missed numbered.  Just watch carefully on what you do.  I built one engine at a time hence I was able to make the corrections needed on the second engine.  Mind you, the parts are so small and will be covered by the cowling.  

As you can see, the masking of the canopy and placement worked out really well and I'm very happy with the outcome.  Besides these small discrepancie, I think this is a really well designed kit.  It is a very well detailed model and once built, it will definitely be a item that you'd be proud to display.  

If I may add, this is a challenging kit with not only the PE but some styrene parts that are as small as PE.  Due to the attention to detail, you'll be happy with the outcome.

Toshi

Looking really good, Toshi. I read an article the other day that stated the Marines were using these again to attack ISIS in Syria. They said the plane was perfect for the role. Your doing a great job again.

BK

I like it so far.  The OV Bronco sure is a unique plane!

BrandonK

Looking really good, Toshi. I read an article the other day that stated the Marines were using these again to attack ISIS in Syria. They said the plane was perfect for the role. Your doing a great job again.

BK

 

Toshi

okietwisterdan

I like it so far.  The OV Bronco sure is a unique plane!

 

I remember the old Revell Bronco!  Does anyone remember that kit?  I sure do, I never got around to it as a kid, due to the fact that I was so into WWII aircrafts.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

Here are two photos just to keep you up to date. So far, there no issues and or concerns.  Everything is fitting just perfectly.  While I'm building the Bronco, I can't help but to look at my next three projects.  They are as follows, Revell 1:32 Baa Baa Blacksheep Corsair, Monogram 1:48 High Tech Skyhawk, and a really nice kit from Tamiya.  A 1:48 Avro Lancaster BI/BIII.

I'm excited to build all three at once, but I know I'll just be overwhelmed and stressed out and that's not what this hobby is for.  So I'll take my time and build this really cool looking Bronco, and think about which one I'll build next.  I almost forgot, I still have to finish the Me 410.  That will be completed when I receive the canopy from Revell.  Thank you in advance for the read and reply.

Toshi

Looking great as always Toshi! I am looking forward to the paint job you apply. It's great to see how well you have progressed since you started.

Hunter

Looking great as always Toshi! I am looking forward to the paint job you apply. It's great to see how well you have progressed since you started.

 

I think I'll build the Lancaster last.  It seems the most complex as well as detailed.  Hunter, thank you so much for following my builds.  You don't know how much it means to me!

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

Hunter

Looking great as always Toshi! I am looking forward to the paint job you apply. It's great to see how well you have progressed since you started.

 

 

 

 

Thank you Hunter, as I'm looking forward to your next build as well!  As I mentioned above, there are three more kits waiting to be assembled and I am most excited for all three.  The Corasair as that came from my favorite TV show "Baa Baa Blacksheep", Skyhawk for it was one of the three jets I built during my youth, and finally the Tamiya Landcaster.  

 

I think I'll build the Lancaster last.  It seems the most complex as well as detailed.  Hunter, thank you so much for following my builds.  You don't know how much it means to me!

Toshi

 

Toshi - 

I will definitely be there when you assemble those three. I thank you friend for posting such well detailed and outlined builds. I have really enjoyed watching each of your builds. The Corsair is one of my favorite planes also. Take care of yourself and will be here until she is finished.