Bird-dog done

Augie
Thanks roland 🙂 It was an interesting kit never had to put 30+ parts into just an engine before lol

Nathan Dempsey
That's some great work Augie. Nice subject too. I built the old Model USA kit years ago for a family friend, & I could not believe this little guy flew in a modern combat environment.

Augie
Thanks Nathan, its surprising how good they were too at it, shame the instructions are not as good.

James C
Nice work Augie👍

Augie
Thanks James 🙂 nice to see a quick one being so popular

Augie
Fits a little "spicy" in places, other areas not so bad has to be said.

Alex K
Nice! A cute little Cessna... Now she needs her twin "push-pull" sister...😉

Mike Kryza
I like it!!! 👍

Christian Bruer
Very well done 👍

Augie
Thanks Alex and Christian 🙂

Hey Mike! long time since I saw you around, hope you and Marina are ok and thanks 😄

Clifford Keesler
I like it, very cool.

Augie
Thanks Clifford, Nice little kit, but the donk is a nightmare.. 30+ parts and unless your going to display it, no really needed.

Clifford Keesler
Well you know me, I would have to have everything hanging out in the breeze. I am actually going to close the canopy on the F-89, but I am putting pilots in it.

Donald Dickson II
Its a Roden. Neat subjects, but not the best fit or decals. Nice work young lady!

Donald Dickson II
Cliff, please, we really dont need to see that.😉

Augie
Lol nice Clifford, makes me wanna start mine

Don, the fit is spicy.. the decals, are actually ok but you literally have to let them soak until they come off the backing paper, then apply them SOAKING wet.. then they go on ok, but otherwise they are bastards of the highest order.

Bill Davis
Very nice.

Augie
Thanks Bill

Clifford Keesler
I am going to get one, in the mean time I am going to tackle my first Roden kit. My OV-1 Mohawk, just waiting for the resin seats to come.

Augie
🙂 good luck

Clifford Keesler
I guess I'm going to need it, I have heard horror stories about it. LOL.

Augie
Hehe well I will be watching closely.. I have my own one to do as well..
If its like the PC-6 I have seen.. we could be VSF..

Clifford Keesler
I sure don't want to hear that. LOL. My main worry is where I am going to be able to stuff enough lead to get it to sit on it's nose gear. I guess what I can get in the nose, and the rest in the engine nacells.

Augie
With the nose and Nacells fingers crossed enough.. hey If I can get nearly 500g in the front of a B-25 and nacelles.. we should be ok

Donald Dickson II
Roden kits are an issue because the lack of locating pins makes them a pain in the ass. I did the 141, and it was dicey getting everything lined up without screwing it up. When I do the C-124 from them, I will be making tabs to help with that.

And the decals SUCKED. Get after market and trash the ones in the kit.

C-141B Roden | Album by smokeriderdon (1:144)

Clifford Keesler
I don't think there are to many aftermarket sheets for OV-1A's but will check around.

Chris Parsons
Hey Augie, beautiful job! I clicked the "like" button only because there's no "holy crap that's awesome" button

Spanjaard
it looks really good. well done

Augie
@ Don:- the decals are a little special but once you figure them out usable..
@ Chris and Spanjaard :- Thanks guys

Andy Ball
Hi Augie, I've been commissioned by a friend to make a Bird Dog….is this one any good?

Augie
Hi Andy,

Its probably the best start you can have for one.

1) the fit is good but worth test fitting as I remember a few areas paint made the difference.

2) decals.. the ones with the kit are good, but they need soaking until they lift from the backing and have to be applied soaking else they stick hard.

Andy Ball
Thank-you Augie. I will take your advice. I think we may use some different decals (his choice). Lovely build BTW.

Clifford Keesler
Just got the photo etch and goodies for mine in the mail Sat. All I need now is some resin marking rockets and maybe some after market decals.