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...and one more (also my pic)

Moar chipping...(my pic)

How about the chipping and fuel stains on the mud hen? (My pics)

The most eye-catching thing about this pic is the loadout but also noteworthy and more subtle is the uneven wear on the walkways.

Sweet!

I just picked up two sets of his Phantom intakes. I found a set of his S-3 intakes recently as well.

This.

Update on the Hasegawa OV-10A: I added some lead wire to the cockpit to replicate the amole wiring harness that is visible in typical Bronco cockpits and repainted everything. I also removed the stub wings and weapons stations since this is a civil fire spotter. I dry-fit the main fuselage to the tail and wing assembly, but will paint these two assemblies separately. Getting there...

Wow! I'm looking at this as I contemplate the MH-53E I just bought. Nice job on the rivets! What tool did you use?

@doupnik, what do you use for references to outline your rivet pattern?

I've used it. It's a fantastic sheet!

Not sure... which would yield a better result?

I got ahold of an Academy MH-53E and would like to try my hand at riveting. My google-fu yielded old threads but with the expected Photobucket issues. Is there a good source for a how-to out there that still has good pics available?

I've always thought the helmets were disproportionately large on the Aerobonus US pilots. They look like characters from Spaceballs. 😁

Nice job! Which kit is this?

Steve Terry pic

I understand motivational lags very well! Way to push through. Keep at it!

One down...

Decals and gloss are done on the OV-10D...I used Wolfpak decals. I'll do some light weathering tomorrow and try to wrap this project soon.

Nice! I'm planning a pair of F-15s for this GB as well, but in 1/48. That F-15SA looks sharp with the bright orange panels.

I've seen pics somewhere of VMA-214 doing CQ in their Ms. I think it was Coral Sea.

It ain't happening. I don't remember the details but this project went off the rails awhile back.

Quick update: the OV-10D is up on its landing gear! I was a little concerned I hadn't put in enough weight, but it worked out. No new updates on the OV-10A.

Thanks... found the kit already.

I got some paint laid down on the OV-10D. I painted the fuselage and tail assembly separately for obvious reasons. I'll have to fill the seam where the leading edge of the wings mates to the fuselage just aft of the canopy. Once that's done, I can finish painting it.