OV-10A Bronco Cal Fire build COMPLETE

Hey John,

Nice work. That's a good looking Bronco.

The Bronco's a cool sounding aircraft. I was out camping in San Bernardino National Forest in Sothern California this past weekend and got to see a Cal Fire OV-10 and a pair of S-2 Trackers buzzing the peak. 

Again, great looking build.

Cheers!

-O

Thanks Buckskinner.  I live about 4 miles from the Ramona fire attack base and see the S2s and Broncos quite often.  I'm also about 20 miles from Miramar and see v22 ospreys on a daily basis.

For decals see Draw.  Very fine decals, little more work than traditional as they are on continuous film, but really nice:  https://www.shopdrawdecal.com/searchresults.asp?searching=Y&sort=1&cat=2190&show=40&page=1

Thanks Ortiz!  I love the sound of the S2s twin turboprops.

Nice work Keavdog! 

I don't see fire liveries built too often. I agree about Draw Decal! I think they have an awesome selection with quality sets. I haven't seen Broncos yet in person, but would love to. Great job again! 

Very interesting subject. How do they utilize this? Spotter?

Hey Andrew - thanks!  My little airport has a fly-in every year and you can get up close and personal.  Here's a few of the Bronco.

And the two S2s at the base

Chad - this is from the Cal Fire site re the Bronco

CAL FIRE uses the OV-10s as the primary command and control platform on wildland incidents. The air attack officer, a highly trained and experienced fire officer, coordinates with the incident commander on the ground, providing an unique aerial perspective on fire conditions, anticipated resource needs and potential threats to life and property. The Air Attack Officer is also responsible for the safe coordination of all aerial resources on an incident and where to make retardant and water drops based upon the Incident Commander’s control objectives. The OV-10 can be utilized as a lead plane, for Very Large Air Tankers (VLAT) when not assigned as a command and control platform.