Cessna O-1E Bird Dog
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The RF 3/4 view showing the Snoopy nose-art favored by the 20th TASS.
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True Details Cockpit was the initial part of the build.
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This shot better shows some of the details.
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The exterior color is Testors Model Master Camouflage Grey
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I chose the AOA Dogs of War set for this project.
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LF 3/4 view.
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LR 3/4 view.
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Rear view.
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An overhead from the front. A diorama depicting "in country" is planned.
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This is my favorite photo of the bunch, looking in through the cockpit.
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I used this reference photo during this project.
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A second reference photo showing the cockpit.
Hozzászólások
28 October 2016, 22:27
Album info
This project is a 1:48 scale model in the spirit of the average O-1E assigned to the USAF 1st SOW (Special Operations Wing) 20th TASS (Tactical Air Support Squadron), Danang AFB, RVN. These aircraft were used a FAC (Forward Air Control) spotters to assist ground troops to get air support when artillery was unavailable. The FAC's called in attack aircraft, fighter bombers, and SAR aircraft to assist the ground troops with their missions. The O-1E was unarmed, except for 2.75 in. rockets for marking targets. They flew slow and low, and were very vulnerable to ground fire.