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

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:13 AM

jeaton01

Outstanding indeed, Toshi  Well done.

 

Thank you sir.  Thank you for your support in my projects, I'm honored.

Toshi

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Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:12 AM

allan

Beautiful Bronco, Toshi!  Crisp, solid build! 

 

Btw, what I have is the 1/72 Academy kit.  One of these days, one of these days...

 

Thanks Allan.  I would love to see you make the Bronco a WIP!

Toshi

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Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:01 PM

Outstanding indeed, Toshi  Well done.

John

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Posted by allan on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:38 PM

Beautiful Bronco, Toshi!  Crisp, solid build! 

 

Btw, what I have is the 1/72 Academy kit.  One of these days, one of these days...

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 1:08 PM

Buckeye

You have inspired me Toshi, I ordered this kit and it should arrive today.

Looks great!

Mike

 

Oh, WOW!  You'll have fun building your Bronco.  Good luck.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:27 AM

You have inspired me Toshi, I ordered this kit and it should arrive today.

Looks great!

Mike

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:31 AM

Finally, I received my decals for the Bronco.  It was a Caracal set.  If anyone has trouble with the kit decals, you can order direct from them.  It's CD32015.  Thank you forum members for your support in my builds.  I greatly appreciate it.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:16 PM

patrick206

Way to go, Toshi - 

Another outstanding build for you, great job all around, the finished model looks just fine. Unfortunate that the decals are so poor, when will the kit makers ensure that everything is set right, when the kits leave the factory?

Congratulations, another one in the log book.

Patrick

 

Thank you very much Patrick206.  I guess Kitty Hawk overlooked the decals and or it is completely my fault.  Thank you Patrick206 for the support, read, and replies.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:12 PM

BrandonK

That looks pretty darn good. I really like the colors. Nice work my man!!

BK

 

Thank you sir.  I too like the paint scheme and how it turned out.  It took me a couple of tries (Reshoot) but in the end, it was well worth the effort.  Thank you BrandonK for your support and visits to my builds.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:17 PM

Devil Dawg

Oops! Sorry, Toshi! Didn't mean to imply that I worked on Broncos during my time in the military. I actually worked on the Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) equipment on Harriers, Skyhawks, Intruders, Prowlers, Cobras, Super Stallions, etc. The AN/ALQ-144 (just one of the many different DECM equipment used on aircraft) was used on the Cobras and Broncos, plus a few other aircraft (I think the Hueys had them, too). The squadron I was with in the Gulf War, which was part of the 22 MEU(SOC), was flying Harriers, Cobras, Hueys, and Sea Stallions (CH-53D) off of the USS Saipan (LHA-2 - the same ship used in the movie "Heart Break Ridge"), so I got to work on the ALQ-144s that came off of the Cobras. No Broncos in this squadron, although I kinda wished there were. I've always loved the looks of the OV-10.

 

Oh, and you'll love the Caracal Decals - I have the same set myself for my Bronco!

Gary Mason

 

 

No problem, it's all good!  Still, I think what you did was fantastic and cool.  That's funny on how you've mentioned the movie "Heart Break Ridge", that was the last movie I saw with my dad.  He was a Clint Eastwood fanatic!  Thanks again for the clarification as well as the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:40 PM

Oops! Sorry, Toshi! Didn't mean to imply that I worked on Broncos during my time in the military. I actually worked on the Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) equipment on Harriers, Skyhawks, Intruders, Prowlers, Cobras, Super Stallions, etc. The AN/ALQ-144 (just one of the many different DECM equipment used on aircraft) was used on the Cobras and Broncos, plus a few other aircraft (I think the Hueys had them, too). The squadron I was with in the Gulf War, which was part of the 22 MEU(SOC), was flying Harriers, Cobras, Hueys, and Sea Stallions (CH-53D) off of the USS Saipan (LHA-2 - the same ship used in the movie "Heart Break Ridge"), so I got to work on the ALQ-144s that came off of the Cobras. No Broncos in this squadron, although I kinda wished there were. I've always loved the looks of the OV-10.

 

Oh, and you'll love the Caracal Decals - I have the same set myself for my Bronco!

Gary Mason

 

Devil Dawg

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:15 PM

Devil Dawg

Toshi,

The Bronco is looking great, as always! Sorry to hear about the decals. Makes me glad that I bought an aftermarket set for mine now!

The little cylindrical item on the top of the Bronco, atop the fairing near the rear of the fuselage, is an AN/ALQ-144 Infrared Deception device. I used to work on them waaayyyy back when I was in the Marines. They're used on just about anything that flies low & slow (helicopters, Broncos, etc.). Each of the little flat panels that you see on them are glass panels. I've forgottent over the years just how many there are, but each one should look like a mirror, even though they aren't mirrors. They allow IR signals out to fool enemy IR homing missiles. These would come back from combat flights with many, many of the small glass panels broken (mainly from all the sand and debris kicked up during take-off & landing), so that is mostly what I did when repairing them - replacing the glass panels. I'm not sure if the US military even uses this old technology anymore. 

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the finished Bronco! Good Luck!

Gary Mason

 

 

Devil Dawg, you are a wealth of information and a valuable member of FSM forum.  I did not know that you used to work on the Bronco, this absolutely amazes me, WOW.  Now when people ask about the glass fins, I'll know exactly what to say.

I was very irritated last night watching my decals just melt.  Mrs. Toshi had to calm me down and took me away from the bench.  Then in the usual fashion, we did the Mrs. Toshi's way, we both went online to eBay and found a set by Caralca.  It was shipped this morning so I should see it mid-next week if not earlier. 

Devil Dawg, thank you so much for assisting me on this build.  You've really helped me out a lot.  Also, thank you for the read and replies.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:39 AM

Toshi,

The Bronco is looking great, as always! Sorry to hear about the decals. Makes me glad that I bought an aftermarket set for mine now!

The little cylindrical item on the top of the Bronco, atop the fairing near the rear of the fuselage, is an AN/ALQ-144 Infrared Deception device. I used to work on them waaayyyy back when I was in the Marines. They're used on just about anything that flies low & slow (helicopters, Broncos, etc.). Each of the little flat panels that you see on them are glass panels. I've forgottent over the years just how many there are, but each one should look like a mirror, even though they aren't mirrors. They allow IR signals out to fool enemy IR homing missiles. These would come back from combat flights with many, many of the small glass panels broken (mainly from all the sand and debris kicked up during take-off & landing), so that is mostly what I did when repairing them - replacing the glass panels. I'm not sure if the US military even uses this old technology anymore. 

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the finished Bronco! Good Luck!

Gary Mason

 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, April 14, 2016 4:21 AM

Hunter

Toshi - 

A very great and solid build buddy. The paint work is outstanding, and the canopy work looks good. As for the decals, you'll nail it when your replacements arrive. Add a notch to another great build friend. It turned out great. Looking forward to the next one. Bow Down

 

My dear friend, you have words that I like to read when I start my day.  Your positive attitude is contagious.  Thank you!

Toshi

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Posted by patrick206 on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:22 PM

Way to go, Toshi - 

Another outstanding build for you, great job all around, the finished model looks just fine. Unfortunate that the decals are so poor, when will the kit makers ensure that everything is set right, when the kits leave the factory?

Congratulations, another one in the log book.

Patrick

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:54 PM

That looks pretty darn good. I really like the colors. Nice work my man!!

BK

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Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:37 PM

That came out great!  Bummer on the decals.  I'm going to have to get this kit.

As far as I can tell those triangle shaped features on top of the wings are spoilers that retract into the wing flush.  I'm guessing they pop up to increase the roll rate or may be deployed on both sides together as air brakes?  The only cut away drawing I've been able to find on the Bronco is in a foreign language but it does show this feature.

Mike

 

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Posted by Hunter on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 5:57 PM

Toshi - 

A very great and solid build buddy. The paint work is outstanding, and the canopy work looks good. As for the decals, you'll nail it when your replacements arrive. Add a notch to another great build friend. It turned out great. Looking forward to the next one. Bow Down

Hunter 

      

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 5:00 PM

Here is the almost completed Bronco.  As soon as the decals touched the water, they melted away as if the water was muriatic acid!  I'll need to go AF now.  This is a very disappointing situation!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:50 PM

Bish

Thats an impressive looking build Toshi. The coour looks even better on the model than it did on the box.

 

Thank you Bish, and thank you for following my builds!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:48 PM

scottrc

Thats a big bird Toshi.  Looks like it didn't need much filling.  Nice tough taking a picture of it in a natural environment.  

 

Yes, it is a big kit.  Oh, there was some putty work to do, lots of seams.  I was able to catch everything and correct it.  Thanks for the visit.

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:30 PM

Thats an impressive looking build Toshi. The coour looks even better on the model than it did on the box.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:05 PM

Thats a big bird Toshi.  Looks like it didn't need much filling.  Nice tough taking a picture of it in a natural environment.  

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:50 PM

Here is today's presentation.  My next step is to gloss coat the Bronco in order to add adhere the decals.  This will be the second time that I've had to respray the Bronco as I utilized too dark of a brown.  

I definately feel really good about this reshoot.  Below are some highlights, thank you forum members in advance.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:36 PM

Buckeye

How is the fit on this kit?  I've never built a Kitty Hawk kit before but may pick this one up for myself.

Mike

 

 

The fit on a his kit in certain areas can be a challenge like the wing and engine.  This probably is my fault as I'm still learning how to build a decent model kit.  

I do highly recommend this kit and for that matter, any one of Kitty Hawks models.  What drew me to the Bronco was how well my previous build of which was a Airacobra went.  These kits are intensely detailed.  When you do purchase the Kitty Hawk Bronco, I'd love to see a WIP on this thread.  Thank you for the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:20 AM

How is the fit on this kit?  I've never built a Kitty Hawk kit before but may pick this one up for myself.

Mike

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:22 AM

Hunter

Hello Toshi - 

Absolutely an amazing build Toshi. The paint job looks great, and you did a wonderful job on the build. Keep them coming friend! Big Smile

 

Thanks Hunter!  It took three tries before I was happy with the paint pigment.  Luckily I have Mrs. Toshi and my daughter to double check my work.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Hunter on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 3:17 PM

Hello Toshi - 

Absolutely an amazing build Toshi. The paint job looks great, and you did a wonderful job on the build. Keep them coming friend! Big Smile

Hunter 

      

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 11:48 AM

Buckeye

Toshi,

That is looking fantastic!  It's amazing how far you have come in so little time.  Keep up the great work.

Mike

 

Thank you so much Buckeye!  I still recall my first post here on FSM Forum.  Everyone in the community has helped me during some complicated assembly build.  Honestly, I would not be able to move forward as fast as I am now.  Thank you sir for visiting and helping me with all my builds.  I really appreciate this!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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