North American OV-10 Bronco 1/32

[Ofanim]

Hi guys !
Two years ago (that's so far away) I did a model show in my hometown.
This year in september the aircraft museum will make an another show for their 30 years and I have been invited to participate. For now since I'm living 400 km aways I do think really know if I will be able to come but I really want to.
Since the museums star is their flying Bronco I thought that this would be awesome to build that model.
I'm pretty lucky because there is already a model at scale 32 with the same livery, the Bronco designed by Emil Zarkov.
I only change some details, the 10 on the nose became a 26, that's the state , la Drôme, and the figures on the tail fin . I also added the registration code.
Don't worry I will still work on the Messerschmitt but I really want to finish that one for the model show.
Here are some pictures of the beginning of the process .
Ronan

[Isaac]

I think that your biggest challenge will be to make a good vacuformed canopy. It is really like a big helicopter.


Isaac

[John Bowden]

If you get to go and get up close with the Bronco..........

PICTURES...........LOTS AND LOTS of close up PICTURES!!!!!

You know......... details, markings, stenciling, details, cockpit, stenciling, details...........did I mention stenciling and details..........

Please!!!! If you can't I understand.........

[Ofanim]

Originally Posted by Isaac

I think that your biggest challenge will be to make a good vacuformed canopy. It is really like a big helicopter.
Isaac

You're right this is gonna be very challenging ! the shape of the canopy is nearly impossible to vacuform in one piece (well I guess). I think that the best way to make it is to do several parts, the sides, the front... I will probably open one side . It's gonna be very hard

If you get to go and get up close with the Bronco..........
PICTURES...........LOTS AND LOTS of close up PICTURES!!!!!
You know......... details, markings, stenciling, details, cockpit, stenciling, details...........did I mention stenciling and details..........
Please!!!! If you can't I understand.........

I will try John ! If I'm able to see it closely I will take a lot's of pictures.
If you have Facebook the museum has a page and there is a lot of pictures of the Bronco (and also the other planes)
https://www.facebook.com/Mus%C3%A9e-...1554618870299/
They also have a website
Accueil
Sorry it's in French

[Ofanim]

Here are more pictures
Ronan

[Erik Zwaan]

Ha! This will be an interesting build to follow. Good luck on this one, Ronan!

Erik

[peaceglue]

Hello Ofanim,

A build thread in fantastic quality look here:Ov10a bronco/ml card model 1:32

Just, as a appetizer.

[Ofanim]

Thank you guys !
Many thanks of the link peaceglue ! I will have pictures I I don't understand the plan.
Best regards,
Ronan

[yrn_n]

Good luck, waiting for more.
I repainted In the Gulf War scheme.
the #10 was shot down by the Iraqis during the war...

[MacSongLi]

Great start Ronan. I look forward to seeing another one of your masterpieces.

Gary