Albert Moore Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi Gang, Here is my just completed Italeri OH-13S built as a US Army TH-13T Sioux trainer. These were a common sight in the skies over Fort Rucker, Alabama and Fort Wolters, Texas in the 1960's and early 1970's where primary rotary wing aviation training took place (still does at Fort Rucker- Wolters has been closed since the mid 70's). Aside from the solid panels and loop antennas on the fuselage, it is primarily built OOB. The color is Model Master International Orange, with kit decals (except the 65E markings on the fuel tanks- those came from a 1/72 Hi-Decal Apache set).I like to build bright shiny things every now and then, so this fit that nicely. Not one of my best by a long shot, but it is a nice "look at it from 3ft away" model. Thanks for looking, all comments, good and bad are welcomed. Cheers, Albert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Oh, lovely build, Alby! I've always liked the TH-13T scheme. Got one on my "to-do" list, probably in 1/72 (my 1/48th kit is slated to end up as the NASA Dryden G-3B). Not intended as a criticism, but a question. As TH-13T's were instrument trainers, why did you choose not to include the auxiliary instrument panel with the "blind flying" instruments? I can certainly understand the desire to do an OOB build and avoid AMS (one of the big reasons I never seem to finish anything...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Nicely done, Albert. A very pretty orange colour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks Matt and Jamie, I appreciate the kind comments. @ Matt- that's a simple question to answer; complete lack of knowledge on the cockpit differences on my part. I seen a small photo in Wayne Mutza's US Army Aviation In Vietnam book which showed a TH-13 at Fort Eustis, Virginia in the late 60's and thought that that orange would make a nice change from the grays and greens in my display case. So that's where the research stopped. :lol: Thanks again for the kudos. Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 looks great in orange! It makes it a very striking model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 An absolute beaut' Alby The orange looks great. Smashing job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sentry30 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Very very nice build I love the topic you've chosen too!! Congrats! Daniël Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Mr Moore, This is ONE EXQUISITE DELICATE build If I may say so. SUPERB job sir, HOLMESY :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments Guy, Holmes, Daniël, and Goon! They're much appreciated! Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 nice work Alby - nice smooth orange paint job - no orange peel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 nice work Alby - nice smooth orange paint job - no orange peel! LOL, very punny. :lol: Thanks for the kudos, Ken! Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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