niart17 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 MAN OH MAN!!! i must have missed this build somehow. this thing is AWESOME! i must admit, the bronco isn't my favorite plane as far as looks, but this is an incredible build. i like the fact you went with such a large scale too. you can have the pilots car parked next to it...perhaps a mustang driver, bronco pilot. keep up the great work and updates, i'll watch this one closely to steal....um i mean borrow ideas. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 great work!! that engine is going to look so good! those props are amazing! keep up the excellent work. cant wait for the next update! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Here's a quick update on the latest work. I have temporarily mounted the engine in the nacelle. I used some pieces of "Fun Tack" poster hanging adhesive, to hold the engine in place. The plastic mounts were gluded with SMALL drops of super glue. The big tube at the center was bent to fit around the engine and it is glued to the lords mounts on the back of the engine case. The lord mounts are made from sections of aluminum tube and the are mounted to pins that stick out of the engine case. They were not glued together at this point. Once all the trusses are glued together the cage will separate from the engine for painting and further detailing, but retain the engine's alignment once installed permanently. (I'll post better pictures later, once I pull the parts out of the nacelles). The props were also assembled. Here are some shots of the prop and the jig used for alignment. That's it for now more soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 *sigh* Such a beautyful build..................I´m just at a loss for words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Awesome...everytime speechless!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 hey... I was actually looking for a pic of that view... Thanks there sir!!! BTW, sir, is it ok to use your in progress pics so that I can scratchbuilt a cockpit set for the 1/48 scale testors kit? I've just recently acquired sir Neil's OV-10A/D sets for my 2 testors kits, but I want to improve the detail on the cockpit and add the cargo bay, undercarriage and engines... That's a pretty simple prop jig there sir... hmmm... maybe I'll make something like that later... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 wow!! stunning work on that engine!!! nicely done! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Wow Timmy! Looks stunning and nice pics. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 uhhhh...... i think i'll take up knitting know! great stuff timmy! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Work has been continuing with a bunch of small items. The engine is as complete as it can get until I get some paint on it. Before I paint again I am getting all the rest of the part made. Once the paint is done I'll be on to final assembly. This is the windshield wiper, a pilot's Nav. Bag and the boarding ladder. The engine mount. The next two are the engine hatches. Here's the HGU-55 helmet, visor and boom mike also the lower anti-collision light. VHF and UHF antennas and the avionics boxes for the aft clamshell. Next the machine guns and (windshield wiper again). Here is one of 12 safety pin flags and the pitot tube cover and flag. The last two are of the clamshell. That's it for now more soon! Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ski6502 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 AMAZING WORK!!! The helmet and boom mike are spot on, (as is everything else!). You really have raised the bar for the rest of us, I am completely enjoying this build... Semper, Ski Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Outstanding job!!!!!!!! that is a real stunner everytime i look at your wip!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well I am now going to be headed to the paint booth. Here are some shots of some more parts plus some better shots of the stuff I posted yesterday. Here is a wheel chock which will be molded and duplicated. A little better shot of the helmet, boom mike and visor. A better shot of the interior of the engine doors. The ALE-39 chaff/flare dispensers. Last one a better shot of the windshield wiper. Next post I should be on to final assembly! Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 looking good!!! I am always in awe of these super detailed, scratch build large scale models. they truly are a show case of talent!!! Thanks for updateing us Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Continuing a truly amazing build. I am astounded by every set of pics that is posted. The Helmet is awesome and the detail for the clamshell is outstanding. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Allright!!! Nearly there!!! Too bad I'm still stuck with the cockpit on mine... man I have a LLLOOONNNGGG way to go with my OV-10D+... That helmet sure looks just like the one my dad used to wear when he was flying OV-10s... (and I get to keep it for myself!!!) BTW, do you plan to include the figures of the Pilot and the Observer? And final question for now, since your'e nearly done with the D+, are you planning to accompany this one with the OV-10A? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Allright!!! Nearly there!!! Too bad I'm still stuck with the cockpit on mine... man I have a LLLOOONNNGGG way to go with my OV-10D+...That helmet sure looks just like the one my dad used to wear when he was flying OV-10s... (and I get to keep it for myself!!!) BTW, do you plan to include the figures of the Pilot and the Observer? And final question for now, since your'e nearly done with the D+, are you planning to accompany this one with the OV-10A? Nope no figures just the evidence of them. I'm not sure if I am going to do an A model or not. Certainly not right away. If I do I will kick myself for not molding and coping more parts. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick_Nevin Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Your work is inspirational, sir! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 again! just amazing stuff Timmy! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Absolutely incredible work. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Nope no figures just the evidence of them. I'm not sure if I am going to do an A model or not. Certainly not right away. If I do I will kick myself for not molding and coping more parts.Timmy! Ah I see... well given the magnitude of this work I guess its just right to take a well deserved break after... But still, this is one fine piece of work! Keep it up sir!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have another question sir, about the cargo bay door clamshell... that silver plating on the left side of the clamshell, is it also present on the right side? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy! Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have another question sir, about the cargo bay door clamshell...that silver plating on the left side of the clamshell, is it also present on the right side? Thanks! Not on the prototype I am building. I have seen several different versions though. I think the first versions of the OV-10D had doors on both sides. Most of the OV-10D+ (post SLEP) aircraft I have seen only have one door. Some have an operating door others, like the one I am building have the frame for the door with a panel covering the opening that is not operable. I guess the answer is it depends on which aircraft you are building. If you are not building a specific one then you have options. Timmy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Not on the prototype I am building. I have seen several different versions though. I think the first versions of the OV-10D had doors on both sides. Most of the OV-10D+ (post SLEP) aircraft I have seen only have one door. Some have an operating door others, like the one I am building have the frame for the door with a panel covering the opening that is not operable. I guess the answer is it depends on which aircraft you are building. If you are not building a specific one then you have options.Timmy! I see... Maybe I'll just build the D+ with only one door panel on the clamshell... Since I do also notice that most (or all of them) D+s that I saw only have one door on the port side... Thanks for the tips sir!!! Looking forward to the final assembly!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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