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

Toshi,

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

Mike

TREYZX10R

Toshi good to hear that the Missus is home and ok. The Bronco is looking awesome,great job ! Looking forward to the next update,cheers Trey

 

Once home, I have my daily chores to work on and then I can utilize the rest of my day and evenings for some bench time.  Thank you sir for a very quick, and simple visit.  It's visits like this that makes my day!

Toshi

Devil Dawg

Toshi, the paint is looking good. I'm likin' what I'm seein'! 

Gary Mason

 

 

Toshi

Toshi good to hear that the Missus is home and ok. The Bronco is looking awesome,great job ! Looking forward to the next update,cheers Trey

Toshi, the paint is looking good. I'm likin' what I'm seein'! 

Gary Mason

To my fellow forum members,

Every Tuesday, I'm at Hobby Lobby at exactly 10:10am.  That's because the therapy that I need is right next door To Hobby Lobby.  At one point, I used to live there, once I could care for myself, MENTIS released me.  Tomorrow will be a must to go to Hobby lobby.  I ran out of paint!

Last night I decided that Earth Brown would be a great base coat, unfortunately I was wrong.  It was way too dark.  So as you can see the difference in that of the base coat, I have included a photo of my mistake.  The only way to correct this was to start all over again and repaint the Bronco with a light brown.  

I currently really like what I see.  I've already started the camouflage process on one side of the Bronco.  Tomorrow I can get a few more bottles of brown needed so that I can complete this project.  Thank you forum members for your patience and understanding.

Toshi

BrandonK

Man it just looks great, Toshi. You are doing great, even with life's little bumps in the way. Build on !

BK

 

Toshi

Man it just looks great, Toshi. You are doing great, even with life's little bumps in the way. Build on !

BK

I stayed up a little later than my normal sleep time.  I was so excited to see how the first coate of paint would look like on this build.  So far, I think it went very well.  Besides the paint job, assembling the wings to the cockpit was a difficult procedure and it required the help of Mrs. Toshi.  I think fellow forum members that would build this kit would have less issues as I, if for not of my disabilities.  

At this juncture, I'll be spraying the camoflauge on by free hand.  After that it's all about buttoning up the bronco and adding on all the munitions afforded by this Kitty Hawk kit.  They're a wide range and substantial amount of bombs, rockets, and such.  Please view the following photos for anymore progress.  Thank you all for visiting this thread.

Toshi

Devil Dawg

Toshi, great job so far! Nice, clean build. After seeing the photo-etch wing fences (four on each wing), I had to grab my Bronco model and take a look at the instructions, as I had never seen those on a Bronco before. Sure enough, they're in the instructions, mounted sideways. Seems to me that placement would be 90 degrees off (I would think that they would be mounted pointing straight into the wind). Looking on the internet, I could only find two pictures of these wing fences, but they were only on the right wing - none on the other wing! And, it looks like they're mounted in the same direction as your's are on your model, but the angle that the pictures were taken makes it hard to to tell. So, now I'm really confused as to what they're for. I can't find any information about them at all. 

Anyways, Toshi, you're doing great on the Bronco. Looking forward to seeing more pictures!

Gary Mason

 

 

Thank you Devil Dawg for your update and heads up, I really appreciate it.  If you find out what the positions of these are, please let me know.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

Toshi, great job so far! Nice, clean build. After seeing the photo-etch wing fences (four on each wing), I had to grab my Bronco model and take a look at the instructions, as I had never seen those on a Bronco before. Sure enough, they're in the instructions, mounted sideways. Seems to me that placement would be 90 degrees off (I would think that they would be mounted pointing straight into the wind). Looking on the internet, I could only find two pictures of these wing fences, but they were only on the right wing - none on the other wing! And, it looks like they're mounted in the same direction as your's are on your model, but the angle that the pictures were taken makes it hard to to tell. So, now I'm really confused as to what they're for. I can't find any information about them at all. 

Anyways, Toshi, you're doing great on the Bronco. Looking forward to seeing more pictures!

Gary Mason

To my fellow forum members,

On this day, I'm very relaxed and enjoying life.  Why is this any different from any other day?  On Friday, Mrs. Toshi had severe chest pains and had to go to the emergency room.  Although the doctors found nothing, for safeties sake, they kept her in the hospital for evaluation.

They released her within 24 hrs., I was elated.  All kinds of scenarios ran through my mind with her initial pain.  Thank the lord that all the information after an evaluation was negative.  She's home now and is relaxing in the living room watching her favorite shows via Netflix.  I've been working on the Bronco all day, it's a very difficult build but I am happy that I overcame the obstacles.  

Things of these nature tend to pop-up when you're least expecting so.  This just re-confirms my ideals in that life is too short, with that in mind, you try to embrace each and everyday.  This goes back to what I've learned here on FSM Forum; "Just have fun."  

Below is the Bronco ready for it's first coate.  Thank you in advance for your read and replies.

Toshi

Devil Dawg

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi,

Great job on the engines! You oughta put a drop or two of RC fuel in them and see if they crank up!!

I like your progress on this build. It would take me a couple of months to get to the point that you're at now. Looking very much forward to seeing the finished product, my friend!

Gary Mason

 

 

Toshi

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi,

Great job on the engines! You oughta put a drop or two of RC fuel in them and see if they crank up!!

I like your progress on this build. It would take me a couple of months to get to the point that you're at now. Looking very much forward to seeing the finished product, my friend!

Gary Mason

Hunter

 

 

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.

 

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

UKguyInUSA

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

 

Cheers

 

Martin

 

Toshi

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

Cheers

Martin

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