Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on May 12, 2025, 12:12:29 AM
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Hello everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this Roden kit:
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
To replicate the Grumman JOV-1A Mohawk, s/n 60-3736, 225th Aviation Company, "Phantom Hawks", flown by Capt. Mike Langer, Vietnam, December 1964
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A quick look inside the box:
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
These are the aftermarkets that I will use ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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I am looking for more information and photographs of the original aircraft and if anyone could help I would be very grateful.
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You might try here for more info: https://www.ov-1mohawkassociation.com/ (https://www.ov-1mohawkassociation.com/)
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The Mohawk is such an unusual aircraft.
I love that boxtop; Valery Grygorenko was killed by the Russians at the start of the war.
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Splendid box art. Has such character & atmosphere.
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Cockpit ... first steps ...
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Very good!
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It really took a lot of patience to put it all together...
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That's some very impressive work happening here! 8) :smiley:
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A few modifications are needed to fit the Quickboost cowlings.
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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The plane before the puttying and sanding stages...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Wow, very impressive and super detail. :smiley:
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I would say very little PSR is required! Awesome job!
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Awesome work and detailing!
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I tried to install Quickboost ejector seats in the cockpit but found that they were too bulky to fit.
So, I used the ejector seats from the box and added Eduard photo etchings... This is the result...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Very crisp work! :smiley:
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Some really nice work going on here! :smiley:
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I had to redo the masking on some of the glazing because the pre-cut masks from Montex were not sticking and kept peeling off
... anyway here is the result after puttying, sanding and priming ...
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Great so far Rod, looking forward to this one.
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It does indeed! Nice work (as always) Rodolfo :D
And, in all-over grey primer, the Mohawk does look rather spooky and intimidating :smiley:
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And, in all-over grey primer, the Mohawk does look rather spooky and intimidating :smiley:
"Ghost pilots in the sky-y!" (Damn, you're lucky you can't hear me singing that! ;D )
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Let's start painting ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Very smart and sharp as a pin! :smiley:
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:o :o :o
I encountered an unexpected problem: the decals disintegrated in my hand.
Now, I am forced to redo the lines using airbrush, a black line primer, masking tape and dark grey.
Hopefully, it will work!
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Looking good, so far! :smiley:
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:o :o :o
I encountered an unexpected problem: the decals disintegrated in my hand.
Now, I am forced to redo the lines using airbrush, a black line primer, masking tape and dark grey.
Hopefully, it will work!
Don’t you just hate it when that happens! :(
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After long and patient work, here is the result ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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After long and patient work, here is the result ...
Wow! Maybe those decals falling apart was a blessing in disguise (albeit, a very good disguise!). Your painted panels look fabulous :-*
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After long and patient work, here is the result ...
Wow! Maybe those decals falling apart was a blessing in disguise (albeit, a very good disguise!). Your painted panels look fabulous :-*
Complete agreement from me! :icon_alabanza:
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Agree also, very professional spray work
Mog
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Those look perfect!
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The original kit decals were a real nightmare to use...
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Well, you obviously beat them into submission, because the results look excellent! :smiley:
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After an initial weathering phase, there are a few details to fix, in addition to installing the wing load and the right door (which I would like to install in the "open" position).
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:smiley: :smiley:
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Beautiful! :smiley:
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It's ready for take-off!
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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That’s awesome! It really came out well.very professional looking.
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Exquisite work, Rodolfo! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:
Perfect amount of weathering to make her look used but not worn. :smiley: :smiley:
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... Perfect amount of weathering to make her look used but not worn. :smiley: :smiley:
I was going to say the same! Beautiful work (as usual) Rodolfo :smiley: :smiley:
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As I said before, beautiful! :-*