Here
is my Revell (ex-Monogram) 1/48 OA-37B Dragonfly of
the 19th TAAS as stationed in Osan AB, South Korea, during the
early '80s. This was an easy build, only using a few Airwaves photo-etch
elements in the cockpit and around the airframe (including the very nice FOD
screens below the intakes). The kit has raised panel lines, which I sanded a bit
to slightly tone them down. The remaining lines where then pre-shaded prior to
the Gunship Grey top color (ModelMaster). I experimented with different shades
of the Gunship Grey in order to achieve some variations and fading effects.
Decals are from the kit and are of good quality, also these decals got some
light overspray of Gunship Grey to blend them in the overall finishing. The
antennae are made from stretched sprue.
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In
their FAC role, the Dragonflys often carried, besides the typical 4 fuel tanks,
rocket pods to mark targets. Instead, I chose to use the 7.62mm gun pods that
are part of the kit, as I wanted to use these very nicely molded components.
I
couldn’t find any reference pictures of this particular configuration on a
TAAS bird, so it maybe not 100% realistic, but I certainly like the effect!
Enjoy
the pictures!
Regards
from Belgium –
Patrick
Reference
used: 'A-37/T-37 Dragonfly in Action' by Squadron/signal publications
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