Alongside my HMX-1 VV-22, I've started another little project. This is Sword's 1/48 N-9MA but I'm making it an operational aircraft - I'm planning to add a pair of 20mm cannon and 4 to 6 .50cal machine guns. Most importantly (to me), this is going to be my first attempt with Alcad paints to give it a NMF finish (I have Dark Aluminum, White Aluminum and Duraluminum in the paint rack, waiting). Unusual for me, this one will have a pilot in the office since I am also using a set of Alliance Modelworks Dynamic Propellers to simulate running engines/turning props.
Not a lot to show right now, but I've gotten the 20mm cannon barrels made from brass tube and I'm adding shell ejectors and gun gas vents to the underside of the fuselage. The .50's will go further outboard in the wings. I've been debating adding drop tanks as well, but don't have any suitable ones in the spares box (I was thinking P-51 tanks would be about right).
Anyway, here's a starter pic. Updates as the project progresses.
Updated 11/30/14 Today's progress report:
Shell ports and gun vents close up-
Boxing in main wheel wells-
Our intrepid aviator in his office-