Timmy! Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Here's a quick update for you guys. The engine is ready to be installed. There will be a little more plumbing once the engine is in the nacelle. Here are shot of some of the other completed stuff. One of the props. The nav bag, notice the leather patch w/ wings. The brain bucket. I still need to add the chin strap and ICS cord but you get the idea. That's it for now more soon - gotta finish in less than a month. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 timmy, as always great stuff! i love this thread. semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Continuing to look great Timmy! keep us posted! Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!! stunning! i'm just amazed! bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick_Nevin Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I simply cannot express my admiration for your model or your skills. Simply outstanding. Definately my favourite thread on this entire website.Timmy! is one of the unspoken heroes on ARC. Echo that in both respects. I read this thread for inspiration, the work's outstanding and the approach (I mean, the engine! That's a very complex shape and he realised it almost casually ) just makes you want to pick up tools and try something new, at whatever level. Salute you, Timmy, I envy your skills. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Camino Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I am in awe of that engine Your work is an inspiration! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyking Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 You know Timmy this has got to be one of the best examples of the scratchbuilders art I have ever seen. Words simply don't do it justice. All one can do is stare in stunned silent awe. Simply the best. Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks all of you! MUCH TOO MUCH PRAISE. I'm glad to share the project with you! This model is simply an attempt to build all the details I can see in my refference photos. The key for me has been patience and making parts until they look right even if it takes ten times. I have learned a bunch from this model and I highly suggest trying a scratch project - you might be amazed by what you turn out. Thanks again! This board has been a real source of motivation for me. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) When it comes to your OV-10D+, there's no such thing as "too much praise"... This project of yours has been helping me in mine as well... thanks to your awesome attempt to make all of the details possible helped me see details that I could never have seen from any of my references, which have helped me in my own effort to scratchbuild details for my models as well... keep this up sir, we may never know how many people you are helping with this... Edited July 13, 2008 by Hans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Its VERY hard not to forget that this is scratch built!!! Im a in deep awe at the skill you have when it comes to reproduceing these items!!! Almost at the finish line, keep it up!!!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 That engine is just stunning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcote Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What an incredible, inspiring build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 IT IS FINISHED!!!! After 4+ years this beast is finally done. I want to thank each one of you who offered your support. This board has been a great motivator for me and I am truly grateful. I hope that this has been a worth thread - it sure has hung around long enough! Thanks again to you all! I will post more shots soon, after its show debut. But here is a teaser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 WOW!!!!! when I first saw that pic I was sure I was looking at a real plane!! It wasn't till I saw the mirror, then read the post did I realise that I was looking at the actual model. This is one spectacular build, and something that I'm sure many around here aspire to be able to do one day!!!!! :D I am sitting on the edge of my seat eagerly waiting for the rest of the pics. you have done yourself proud!!!!!!! :D Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Whoa, I thought that pic was of the real thing! I can't wait to see more pics of your finished Bronco! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Allright!!! Its finally done!!! Superb job sir!!! BTW, what show would it be entered? Let me make the first bet of: - best aircraft - best model - and maybe people's choice etc. etc. etc. and maybe a cover shoot and a whole section in FSM... sir Erin, I sure hope our folks at OBA would attend its debut!!! P.S. I love that cola in can touch!!! another P.S. I'll be continuing my assembly of the 1/48 models, and I hope you may give some detail tips when I post it here in the forums... thanks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSnowmew Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Holy cow! Amazing work! I could of swore I saw a pilot climbing in the cockpit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 "Cripes-A-Mighty!" :o Superb Timmy...... Congratulations at crossing the finishing line. I can imagine that you may have mixed feelings of joy and relief about now? As everyone has said, it looks totally real. At first glance, I thought you'd posted a pic of a real bird parked in a hangar to illustrate something you were about to replicate. I did n't even twig that it was on a mirror....I just thought it was a polished floor.... :lol: This has been a splendid build. Very informative and educational. It should inspire more folk to have a go at scratch-building. Break a leg at the Nats. She deserves to do well and I hope you scoop an armful of awards. I can't wait to see the full walkaround pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sea-monkey Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 No way! That has to be a real aircraft! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just remarkable. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. I'm guessing it's going to be at Nats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achook-achook Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Awesome!!! Am so impressed! Cheers and looking forward to more progress pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hot demn!!!! What an achievement!! Now that´s so awesome I can´t describe it!! It has such mass and presence that it´s impossible to tell it´s a model! How many manhours did it take do you think? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Congrats Timmy! It looks awesome. I can't wait to see a huge photo spread on this one! Don't hold back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelsntoys Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Amazing....just amazing.....I'm looking forward to seeing it at the Nats. I hope you do well!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks fellas! Yes I am taking this one to Nats as has been the goal, to think I was originally thinking I would be make the 2005 Nats. Congratulations at crossing the finishing line. I can imagine that you may have mixed feelings of joy and relief about now? GW - I think is it exactly as you say mixed feelings. I am certainly glad it is done and I am ready to move on to other projects. But I keep thinking I have more to do on the OV-10 - its like when I was in school at the beginning if Summer vacation, I would think I have school tomorrow and the realize I don't.. How many manhours did it take do you think? I'm not sure, I didn't log it, but I'd guess 4000hrs, including the time it took to do the drawings. The drawings alone took almost a calendar year. It looks awesome. I can't wait to see a huge photo spread on this one! Don't hold back! Lots of photos! I promise! Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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