1:48 Grumman OV 1D Mohawk front electronic

Grumman OV-1D Mohawk in 1:48, the front section of the equipment

The set that Black Dog makes for this type covers the front section of the equipment, that is the space behind the cockpit where the instrument hardware is concentrated on the real subject. Without a model under construction the accessory has no use, so you need to have the plastic kit in 1:48 scale.

The Mohawk as the eyes of the ground units

This twin-engine monoplane with its distinctive triple tail appeared at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s as a machine for battlefield observation for the ground forces directly, not for the air force. Turboprop engines gave it the ability to operate from short and rough strips, and the large glazed cockpit with bulged side panels offered the crew an unusually good view downward. The D version was a late reconnaissance development in which the sensor equipment became the whole point of the aircraft.

Building recommendation

Finish and paint the front section before you close the fuselage up, because otherwise you lose access to it. Dry-fit the parts before gluing, use a thin filler along the edge of the transition and sand it back with fine wet paper. The instrument faces come alive when small light dots are set over a dark base and a light gloss is added.

Who the accessory is useful for

• builders of US Army aviation subjects
• modelers who enjoy fitting out interior spaces
• anyone interested in reconnaissance and observation types
• more experienced builders of detailing sets

The package does not include the plastic model or the chemicals for the build.