Ron0909
10-16-2009, 02:10 PM
Chris from Ecardmodels.com was so kind as to ask if I would like to do a build thread for him. My first thoughts were 'Man, I've got a ton on the go right now!' Now that I've had a look at it, the kit is stunning! Unfortunately, the Snipe is on hold for a bit ( I'm really sorry and must apologize to everyone that was starting to get into that thread) but we'll get back to that one in a couple weeks or so. This model is a design by Julius Perdana which has been repainted by our very own Ryan Short. What inspired me to really want to build this aircraft was the tribute to the men that flew this machine up until it was lost over laos in 1968. Along with a beautiful repaint, the moving tribute was written by Ryan as well, and included on the 2nd page of the kit. I'll quote the basic front page aircraft description and dedication.
This repaint is dedicated to the memory of the crew of MR-2 BU # 131436 - lost over Laos on 11 Jan 1968. In particular, this repaint is dedicated to memories of: Pilot / Cmdr. Delbert Olson and Co-pilot / LTJG Denis Leon Anderson, USNR.The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (P2V until September 1962) was a Maritime patrol and ASW aircraft. It was developed for the United States Navy by Lockheed to replace the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon, and being replaced in turn with the P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, although a small number of aircraft were converted for carrier use and successfully launched. The type was successful in export, seeing service with several armed forces. OP-2E is a modified version for use as part of Operation Igloo White with Observation Squadron 67 (VO-67), only 12 converted.The kit is in 1:48 scale on 11 sheets of parts and 2 sheets of formers. 7 pages of 3d diagrams all logically laid out along with full color 3 views etc are going to make this kit a joy to build. Full cockpit, gunners position, wheels and undercarriage complete this model. I've printed off the formers and mounted them and will start this operation tomorrow morning! Luckily I have Robert's build here to compare mine to :) School is hereby done and I have a month to go nuts on our hobby!
See you soon!
Ron
This repaint is dedicated to the memory of the crew of MR-2 BU # 131436 - lost over Laos on 11 Jan 1968. In particular, this repaint is dedicated to memories of: Pilot / Cmdr. Delbert Olson and Co-pilot / LTJG Denis Leon Anderson, USNR.The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (P2V until September 1962) was a Maritime patrol and ASW aircraft. It was developed for the United States Navy by Lockheed to replace the PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon, and being replaced in turn with the P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, although a small number of aircraft were converted for carrier use and successfully launched. The type was successful in export, seeing service with several armed forces. OP-2E is a modified version for use as part of Operation Igloo White with Observation Squadron 67 (VO-67), only 12 converted.The kit is in 1:48 scale on 11 sheets of parts and 2 sheets of formers. 7 pages of 3d diagrams all logically laid out along with full color 3 views etc are going to make this kit a joy to build. Full cockpit, gunners position, wheels and undercarriage complete this model. I've printed off the formers and mounted them and will start this operation tomorrow morning! Luckily I have Robert's build here to compare mine to :) School is hereby done and I have a month to go nuts on our hobby!
See you soon!
Ron