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Title: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on August 27, 2016, 07:56:30 PM
Hi All,
Someone pointed out today (Hi Steve) that I hadn't posted for a while, so I thought it was time I introduced my next project - the Kitty Hawk 1/32 OV-10a Bronco that I picked up at Southwell last year.
I have had in mind to make a Bronco for a while.  It was one of the first aircraft I modelled, when I was about 7 or 8.  The old airfix 1/72 kit in white plastic - lots of glue and no paint.  However seeing them at various airshows kept my interest, although I never fancied the work required to make a good job of the existing kits.  When I saw the Kitty Hawk kit I thought it was finally time to have a go.
Photo 1 shows the very nice box art.
Photo 2 shows some of the sprues - I don't think I have ever built a kit with this many parts!  It was a job to find things as the letters identifying each sprue are so tiny, so I have put labels on each with masking tape.
The decals were severely out of register to the point of being unusable, and I got no response from an email to Kitty Hawk.  However before I had a chance to pursue this further I found a nice set of markings by Caracal - see photo 3.  These have some nice slightly off the beaten track options so will do very nicely.  Still not quite decided between two of the options!
Part 2 in a mo....
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on August 27, 2016, 08:09:35 PM
....and so the build has started.  As usual we are starting indoors. The first photo shows one of the ejection seats.  I have added some rivet detail on the sides with lead sheet embossed with the teeth of a razor saw, and you can also see one of the prominent curly cables (for pics I guess) made from fine brass wire.
The second photo shows work progressing in the cockpit.  While the level of detail might be adequate for a smaller scale kit, in 1/32 (and with windows this big and clear) the kit parts are looking a bit basic.  In addition the observers position needed quite a few alterations to the side walls/consoles to make it a bit closer to the real thing.
I am moving on to the instrument panels now (you can just see one in photo 2).  These have reasonable moulded detail, over which you are supposed to put a decal (fortunately on a small extra sheet that wasn't out of register).  However in this scale I thought this would look a bit two dimensional.  I have drilled out holes for the instruments on the panel and will use the decal behind the panel, suitably glazed.
Next will be a very prominent feature of the Bronco cockpit - masses of wiring.  If this rain keeps up there should be more progress soon.  In the meantime, happy modelling to you all.
TTFN,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: zak on August 28, 2016, 07:23:48 AM
Looks a detailed build, a lot to keep you busy there.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on August 28, 2016, 07:58:47 AM
Indeed it does look complicated Zak, but I'm hoping it will speed up a bit once I am out of the interior.  I shall probably have one of the engines exposed but the kit parts look pretty good in this area.
Fingers crossed it all fits together!
Hope to see some more of your amazing creations soon?

Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on August 28, 2016, 07:01:07 PM
Nice work Roger,

Always liked the Bronco, and seeing one put through it's paces at Waddington a couple of years ago made me only like it more.
Look forward to this build in the hands of a master.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on August 29, 2016, 08:33:16 PM
Thanks BigKev. Progress has stalled a bit as I have hurt my back. Hopefully nothing serious and back in the modelling chair getting some paint on the cockpit soon.
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on September 07, 2016, 06:16:21 PM
Hey....some nice work and attention to detail going on here....I am liking it....keep it coming
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on September 08, 2016, 03:25:09 PM
Hi All, thanks for the interest and the encouragement, I thought I should give you an update before heading off to sea.  There has been a little progress, mainly in the colouring in department.  I have assembled the first two seat belts and they don't look too bad (Eduard, bought half price at our show on Sunday), rest to follow.  I am experimenting with how best to glaze and assemble the instrument panel - not sure I have found the best solution yet.
The main thing missing from the cockpit is the wiring - I don't think I have seen a cockpit with more bundles of electrical cables before!  It has also been a challenge sorting out what is appropriate for a Vietnam era OV-10A.  The internet has cockpit photos of As, Cs, Ds plus firefighters, counter drugs birds, german target tugs, NASA research aircraft, and privately owned aircraft. And of course none are properly labelled.  However by comparing rear instrument panel shapes I have found some photos of what I need.  To make the bundles I have cut some electrical connectors from tube, cut some lengths of cotton covered copper wire, and painted some lead ribbon to make cable ties.  Just need to assemble one and then I'll show you what I mean - if Plan A actually works of course.
Righto, I'm off to the Adriatic.  Thanks for reading and happy modelling,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on September 08, 2016, 04:24:59 PM
Wowza....great work that! I am envious.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on September 09, 2016, 09:08:06 AM
Lovely stuff, it's a shame a lot of it won't be visible on the finished article.
Haddock.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Wizzel on September 09, 2016, 03:06:52 PM
I don't know about that Haddock - I suspect we'll see more than we won't as the thing has got a huge canopy - a true greenhouse.  I have an Academy 1/72 Bronco which I am now going to sell!!!

Hope to read more about this soon Roger, it's a lovely aircraft which you are doing proud with your build.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on September 09, 2016, 04:52:14 PM
Roger always does a nice job, just a pity he don't do ships!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on September 09, 2016, 06:29:02 PM
Roger always does a nice job, just a pity he don't do ships!!
......thats because he`s a proper modeller ;)
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: MSea on September 09, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
...... if he was a proper modeller Kiteman he would do ships.
BUT I have to admit its a great model and well done !!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on September 09, 2016, 09:02:18 PM
Now chaps, lets settle this like true gentlemen..............................................

Handbags at Dawn!

Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on September 10, 2016, 08:30:38 AM
Who's Dawn, has she paid her subs?
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on September 12, 2016, 01:20:02 PM
Just a thought regarding "proper" modellers. The word "proper" can be found in the word propellor, which can be found on an aircraft and not in "screw" which is found on a ship....so there  :D
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on September 28, 2016, 08:08:42 PM
Wiring has been started - here are the electrics behind the rear seat  I used 0.2mm cotton covered copper wire from Little Cars for the actual wiring.  A little overscale at about a scale 12mm when scaled up (I am making an estimate of the thickness of the cotton to give an actual diameter of 0.4mm), but reducing the number of wires a bit gives a pleasing effect I think.  The connectors at the end are sections of plastic tube painted a suitable colour, the real multi connectors were huge so these are about in scale.  The cable ties were made from 0.3mm lead wire rolled flat to make a thin ribbon, then painted black.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: zak on September 29, 2016, 07:15:51 AM
Great detail, some useful tips for car modelling as well.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on September 29, 2016, 08:13:37 AM
Wow!!
Haddock.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on September 29, 2016, 06:32:42 PM
Now that is what I call detailing! WOW!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on October 01, 2016, 11:48:09 AM
Thought I would finish these bits off while waiting for the glue to dry on the fuselage.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on October 01, 2016, 02:47:04 PM
Great looking seats Roger!
Will you be glazing the instruments?
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on October 01, 2016, 04:27:08 PM
Hi Kev, I think they need glazing, but not decided what I will use to do it with yet.  Maybe PVA, maybe acrylic gloss varnish.  What would you suggest?
These will be fitted later when I return to the cockpit - I will get the major construction out of the way next.  Today I built the sponsons - if anyone else builds this kit be aware that the numbering of the gun bay floors is wrong.  Mine fitted with a bit of adjustment, and fortunately I didn't want them open anyway, so a couple of gaps was no problem. I didn't want the crew compartment open either - not very interesting and I have no good references.
To make sure the wings are straight and strong I am using a box section brass spar that I purchased at our show, so far I have measured and tacked it in place with superglue.
Anyway see photo for todays progress.  I've also included an internal shot showing the cargo compartment - apparently 5 paratroops could squeeze in there.  Also in that photo you can just make out the kit supplied white metal noseweight under the rear cockpit.
Cheers for now
R
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on October 02, 2016, 06:22:09 AM
A great looking model so far, and plenty of detail on what you have done and the problems you have had, Superb, thank you!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on October 03, 2016, 07:38:54 PM
Thanks for the feedback Kiteman, glad it is enjoyable.
A little more progress - see latest photo.  I must say the fit of things so far is pretty good, hope it continues!

Cheers for now,
R
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on October 04, 2016, 05:52:50 PM
Keep it coming..
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on October 09, 2016, 08:42:13 PM
I didn't make it to Southwell today - a late night with friends put paid to that one!  It has allowed me to press on with the Bronco though.
I didn't stick with the suggested assembly order of course.  Assembling it in my own order and using the brass spar seems to have done the trick - no need for any filler on this one.  Next I'll rub down the seams, maybe with a touch of Mr Surfacer in places.
A couple of panels on the booms were incorrectly numbered on the instructions but it was quite obvious so no problem.  I also remembered a slight fit issue from earlier in the build - the nose bulkhead.  It occurs to me that this kit was first released as an OV-10D with a bigger nose, and I suspect the bulkhead fits that nose OK.  Again it wasn't really a problem, but was notable as the ONLY part in the whole kit so far that hasn't fitted first time!
The second photo shows the flaps clicked into place.
More soon, thanks for reading,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 11:13:02 AM
A few pictures to show some more progress on the Bronco. A bit slow but we will get there in the end!
First shows the glazing on the instruments - I went for Johnsons Klear in the end, after experimenting with two types of varnish and Kristal Klear.  Still not ideal, I'll do the next one better.
The second shows the nose wheel, with added strips to represent the anti shimmy type - not sure this is right yet either, need to check some more references on that.  I have a feeling it has more of a V shaped groove in the centre rather than a flat bit.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 11:14:34 AM
Next is a few of the port engine - this side will have the cowlings closed.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 11:17:53 AM
This one shows wiring the rear panel in progress.  Note the very basic and thin rear panel - this is appropriate for an OV-10A (the D model was quite different).  Cotton covered copper wire as before.  Once cut to length I sealed the ends by dipping in Klear to stop the cotton unravelling.  In the photo you can see some lengths drying.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 11:22:05 AM
And lastly here are a couple of shots of the wiring in place, along with the ejection seats.

Now that the seats are in they look fractionally on the small side, but they will have to do.  However it could be my imagination, and when the canopy is finished it might look right anyway!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on November 03, 2016, 02:27:26 PM
That looks stunning, you should come over to the dark side and build a ship.
Haddock.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on November 03, 2016, 02:48:13 PM
That's really cool Roger.

A very 'busy' office that. Worthy of being entered in a competition, perhaps Huddersfield 2017?

Liking this build a lot, keep at matey.

Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: zak on November 03, 2016, 03:15:16 PM
That is a great looking cockpit.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on November 03, 2016, 08:09:27 PM
That is a stunning cockpit.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 08:21:56 PM
Thanks guys, feedback appreciated.  I had a look at some photos of Broncos on the internet, and my feeling now is that the seats are about right.  They were a lightweight seat made by Rockwell and they were quite small, when you see a pilot sat on one the seats do look quite tiny compared to a Martin Baker Mk4 for example.
Anyone else out there building aircraft models - we do seem a bit light on them at the moment?
Happy modelling
R
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 03, 2016, 08:23:00 PM
Apart from Pen Pusher of course, nice Me163 build!
R
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on November 03, 2016, 08:37:23 PM
Have no fear my friend...I am an aircraft builder...the refueler is just a part of a WW2 diorama that I am planning.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: MSea on November 03, 2016, 09:28:06 PM
That looks stunning, you should come over to the dark side and build a ship.
Haddock.

After reading the new IPMS mag it looks like Neil has taken your advice Haddock, and is now a fully paid up member of the "Dark Side" -- ho ho ho ho.
NEXT ONE I WILL WORK ON IS ROGER !!!!!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: MSea on November 03, 2016, 10:15:57 PM
That looks stunning, you should come over to the dark side and build a ship.
Haddock.

HoHoHoHo  -- Roger has changed to the "Dark Side" as well !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 24, 2016, 06:46:36 PM
Ok, we are back on with this one.  I have added the rest of the details to the cockpit (some bracing on the rear windows and mic leads on the seats) and glued the lid on.
The second photo shows the gun sight body painted, a light to go behind the glazing on the nose, and some preliminary masking on one of the main wheels.
Probably the main bit of progress though was making a "to do" list for things that need doing before I start colouring in.
More soon,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on November 24, 2016, 07:52:47 PM
Superb!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 26, 2016, 04:42:57 PM
Hi Chaps
Here's todays progress.
1. Gear bay doors, cowlings, footsteps all cleaned up and mounted on card for spraying.  Quite a few sink marks and ejector pin marks to clean up on these.
2. Some colours tested on a bit of foam board.  The favoured colours will be tested on an old Airfix Beaufighter wing to check they look good on a bigger area and in 3D.
3.  Gunsight fitted, including some wiring from lead wire.
4. Nasty seam in top of nose wheel bay hidden by a strip of lead foil.
Not much, but these little things take time to get right.
Happy gluing,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on November 26, 2016, 06:30:28 PM
It`s coming together now.....exciting!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on November 27, 2016, 06:10:20 PM
So here is today's progress - precisely none!  After horse riding and tennis I fell asleep on the sofa.  I think i am identifying why it takes me so long to make models!
Hey ho, tomorrow is another day.
Hope you were all more productive than me - what did you all make today?

Cheers
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on December 06, 2016, 06:25:18 PM
Back with the programme, and the Bronco is now primed.  Then various bits and bobs attended to then reprimed and so on until I was happy with it.
The first part to be painted is the white wing.  Although both the kit and the Caracal instruction sheet show just the top being white, with the bottom in pale grey, all the photos of VMO6 Broncos I can find suggest white top and bottom surfaces so that is what mine is getting.
First a slightly patchy coat of white primer.  Then a very pale mix of 1 part light aircraft grey to 2 parts white for some shading, then a couple of overall coats of Tamiya XF2 white.  Looks OK under the lights, but I'll check it in the daylight tomorrow morning before moving on.
Happy airbrushing,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on December 15, 2016, 03:40:03 PM
After painting the undersurfaces a very pale grey , I was going to start masking when I spotted another little thing missing from the kit.
Kitty Hawk have moulded the footsteps on the starboard fuselage so they can be opened.  However they have moulded four, whereas the real beasty has five.  The rear two are only opened when someone needs to climb onto the wing for refuelling, so the simplest solution was to add the top one in the closed position (green arrow in the picture) and add a new lower one from 5thou plasticard with a stretched sprue hinge (red arrow).  The other three will be left open and fixed in position after the painting is finished.
On with the painting then, happy modelling!
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on December 15, 2016, 04:16:04 PM
Well spotted Roger....nice attention to detail!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on December 17, 2016, 05:04:12 PM
Just taken the masking off and found this - I love this hobby!

Roger

PS Angela says the Bronco is ugly - is she right????

R
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: bridlufc on December 17, 2016, 08:12:33 PM
An ugly airplane??? The Bronco??? That's got to be a woman thing surely.

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on December 19, 2016, 02:38:47 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder............so they say. Nice work Roger.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on January 10, 2017, 07:45:37 PM
A bit more progress.  On to all the detail stuff next.
Hopefully see some of you at tomorrow's meeting.
Happy modelling,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on January 15, 2017, 06:52:29 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on January 20, 2017, 07:12:39 PM
A few engine pics for you.

Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: zak on January 21, 2017, 07:40:29 AM
Nice detail, great looking.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: MSea on January 21, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
Great work Roger - you are about ready to move onto ships.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on January 24, 2017, 05:58:08 PM
Fantastic work Roger....stay with aircraft, the engines on ships are never seen!!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on January 29, 2017, 07:29:06 PM
Excellent point Kiteman on the engines on ships.  Each to their own of course!

Bit more progress, quite a few bits stuck on this weekend.  The undercarriage is the white metal stuff by Scale Aircraft Conversions.  It is not as bendy as the original plastic stuff and the kit now stands nice and firmly on it's wheels.  At first I used plastic kit parts for the nose wheel leg, as they are so much easier to use and reshape as necessary.  However once on all three wheels - well it turned out it wasn't on all three wheels, it was a tailsitter.  The kit supplies a nose weight - see previous instalments, but this turns out to be not heavy enough.  My guess is this is because of the short nose on the A model compared to the D, which with all it's sensors etc should be a bit more front heavy. So out with the razor saw to cut the plastic leg off, cleaned up and painted the white metal parts and installed the new leg. And as you see from the photos, Robert is your avuncular relation, all three wheels on the deck.
I wouldn't bother with the white metal undercarriage normally, however in this case, due to the weakness of the plastic parts and the tailsitting it has done the job.  More soon, happy modelling,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on January 29, 2017, 08:50:59 PM
Hi Roger,

That is one beautiful and ugly bird!
It looks brilliant, can't wait until its fully done and see it in the flesh.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on January 31, 2017, 04:03:43 PM
I agree with Kev a beutiful ugly aircraft, and beutifully made. I sometimes wish that I lived in the UK so that I could see such things "in the flesh".
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 16, 2017, 07:50:36 PM
Bit of a delay - a good week skiing in the Alps though.  However the underneath is now all finished so I thought I should put a couple of pics on.
The engine has had some more details added, the fuel tank and pylons are finished and the guns and lights added.  I replaced the kit drop down step, and also the rear door handle.
I found some great pics of various Broncos on IPMS Netherlands, which helped me with the radio aerial.  It took a couple of attempts to make the conical rubber grommets where the wire enters the airframe, the first attempts were totally over scale.  I'm pleased with the final result anyway.
Just the canopy to finish now!
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 16, 2017, 07:52:37 PM
Doh - forgot the photos!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 19, 2017, 06:11:40 PM
Canopy latching mechanisms made.

Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on February 20, 2017, 02:42:01 PM
I can only dream of getting this good!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 20, 2017, 08:17:18 PM
Just a few bits of stretched sprue really, nothing complicated.  Here is one painted, and also a picture of the first one fitted to the model.
While looking at photos of the latches I spotted some details I had missed in the cockpit, so they need to go in before the rest of the windows go on.  I think this is why it takes me so long to finish!!
Thanks again for the kind words,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on February 21, 2017, 11:25:29 AM
Another stunning build from the Symonds Stable.
Time is relative, you can bung two halves of a fuselage quite quickly, its the detail that eats the time. It's a pity that sometimes we don't look at models closely enough, I'm sure we miss a lot, which is a shame.
Keep taking your time, it's worth it.
Haddock.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on February 21, 2017, 05:30:06 PM

 It's a pity that sometimes we don't look at models closely enough, I'm sure we miss a lot, which is a shame.

Haddock.

I agree totally with your sentiments Haddock.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 21, 2017, 08:58:09 PM
Thanks Chaps for the kind words.
I agree on the not looking closely enough point.  I especially think of this when I go to Telford and look round the competition entries, I come away with the feeling that I have missed most of it - each of the models would take 10 minutes study to see all of the good work and really appreciate it, but most get not much more than a cursory glance.  When I later see photos of them I wish I had been able to study them more!
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: bridlufc on February 21, 2017, 10:31:27 PM
As you are taking a cursory glance how much more time would it take to take a photo then when you have the time to peruse the photo later you can truly appreciate the model. But nothing compares to what the Mk 1 Eyeball can see

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 22, 2017, 09:18:39 PM
I'm beginning to think Telford should be a week long!

Almost a disaster today.  I got all four side windows on and noticed that while three were crystal clear, one was like looking out of our bathroom window - everything through it was blurred.  This is when I made the first mistake.  I brushed some Klear on to it.  Now it was blurred and had brush marks on.
So I pulled it off the model.  How do I get Klear off the window?  Second mistake - if you are ever in this position do not try airbrush cleaner (I don't know why I did this). It turned into a sticky mess, that set rock hard after two minutes.
Two hours of wet sanding with wet and dry, sanding sticks and micro mesh, followed by dipping in Klear, and then repeating the whole process as it still wasn't quite right has rescued the situation, it is now as crystal clear as the other windows.  Tomorrow I'll repaint the frames, fix back on the latch/handle and reattach.
Sorry I didn't take any photos of this mess!
Happy modelling,
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Haddock on February 22, 2017, 10:05:53 PM
GO AND BUY A LOTTERY TICKET.............QUICK!!!!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: bridlufc on February 22, 2017, 11:03:26 PM
Eeeh Roger if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have any luck at all!!  Don't fall in a barrel of nipples because you will only come up sucking your thumbs!!

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Wizzel on February 23, 2017, 11:05:13 AM
I've really enjoyed catching up on this one Roger.  Amazing detail you've put in there.  The Bronco is certainly not ugly when you consider its job - bit like the A10 I think, neither pretty nor ugly, just businesslike.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 23, 2017, 03:06:52 PM
I think that's right, business-like. And definitely agree on the A10, another very interesting aeroplane.

Anyway, thanks to "Hurricane" Doris I have been able to get the Bronco finished.  As it is too big to fit in the cabinet it has gone straight into a box for now, but I took a few snaps first - once again sorry about the quality, I'm a modeller not a photographer!

The first picture is from a film on youtube showing the original - the quality of the original is better!  It is a US Marine Corp VMO-6 aircraft at Da Nang, Vietnam, and in the background are US Navy Broncos from the Black Ponies, a light attack squadron.  Around about 1969,

Hope you enjoyed the build, and thanks for reading.
Cheers
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: MSea on February 23, 2017, 08:42:49 PM

Hope you enjoyed the build, and thanks for reading.
Cheers
Roger


Yes I did and thats from a ship modeller.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on February 23, 2017, 08:54:22 PM
Hi Roger,
A brilliant build, and very explanatory in every respect.
It is a great job, well done. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

It is also, nice to see how you overcome problems and challenges.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Wizzel on February 24, 2017, 09:45:50 AM
Very enjoyable to read and see.  I have nowhere near your amount of patience and skill so I'll make do with oggling this when it comes to the club meeting.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on February 24, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Thanks for the feedback chaps. Hopefully it will be on the table on the 8th, fingers crossed at the moment I am working in Yorkshire that day!!
Next project well underway - I'll start a new thread tomorrow.
Once again, thanks for the encouragement.

Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on February 24, 2017, 08:52:43 PM
Ooooh!!!

What delight will be revealed next.............!
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on February 27, 2017, 02:36:30 PM
Simply breathtaking is that. I lift my hat to you sir!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on July 16, 2017, 09:31:45 PM
Apologies for restarting this old thread, but my niece took some nice photos for me today (i.e. taken with a proper camera, not my phone!), and I have also included one from RIAT 2017 taken on Friday.
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Wizzel on July 17, 2017, 06:09:51 AM
Blimey, you had me worried Roger.  I thought your thread was going to be about some disaster with the Bronco - and knowing how much love and work you put into it THAT would have been painful reading.

Great pictures - could have been taken for a "walk around" book of the real thing!
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Kiteman on July 17, 2017, 10:29:16 AM
Simply stunning.
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on July 17, 2017, 03:12:07 PM
Sorry to nit pick Roger.............

But that third cable from the right should be brown............

ONLY JOKING!!

A brilliant model from the Modelling Hanger of Roger S. , Once again!

Now what about OV-10D? in 1/32
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on July 17, 2017, 04:11:25 PM
Thanks Guys, you're making me blush!!

When I asked Tony De Bruyn if I could have my photo taken in the cockpit of his airworthy Bronco I never thought he would say yes.  It was quite a challenge to climb up there in heavy kevlar lined motorcycle jeans and bike boots, and unlike the cockpits at Cosford a few weeks ago I had to be careful not to move any switches - this thing was live and ready to go!!  Great experience though, highlight of my weekend, and I got a few reference photos so may have to have another go at this excellent kit in the future.

Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on March 21, 2018, 08:09:14 PM
Hi Roger,
Just to let you know, that your Bronco was photographed and appeared in Model airplane this month, with a suitable admiring caption.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Roger on March 22, 2018, 04:38:44 PM
Thanks for letting me know Big Kev.
Cheers
Roger
Title: Re: Kitty Hawk Bronco
Post by: Bigkev on March 22, 2018, 07:54:49 PM
A pleasure Roger............