1:48 OV-10D+

The real subject

The OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-boom aircraft intended for reconnaissance, forward air control and light attack, with a glazed cabin for two men and a short central nacelle. The OV-10D+ version belongs to the upgraded machines of the OV-10D series. Thanks to the slender booms and the large glazed area it is a subject on which small parts show more than on chunkier aircraft.

What the set contains

Photo-etched metal parts for the OV-10D+ model in 1:48 scale. It is an accessory to a plastic kit, replacing or supplementing its parts where the plastic is too thick for the scale. Which particular areas the set covers and in what order they are fitted is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Nip the parts from the fret with a sharp blade on a hard surface; do not tear them off.
• Make the bends on a straight edge or in a bending tool, always in one pass.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate applied in a minute amount on the tip of a wire.
• Degrease the parts before painting and spray them with a primer, as paint does not hold on bare metal.
• Work from the parts that end up hidden after assembly toward those on the surface.

Who it is for

The set is for a modeler who wants thin edges and fine detail on the finished aircraft and does not mind working with small metal parts. It calls for tweezers, a sharp blade and a steady hand.

The aircraft kit, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.