1:72 OV-1A/B/C/D Mohawk pylons

Pylons for the OV-1 Mohawk in 1:72 scale

An accessory set of underwing pylons for a model of the OV-1 Mohawk aircraft in 1:72 scale, according to the name usable for the A, B, C and D versions. A pylon is the hardpoint under the wing on which an external load is carried. It is an accessory to a kit, not a model of the aircraft.

The real subject

The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was an American observation and reconnaissance aircraft that flew with the ground army. You recognize it at first glance: a twin-engined high-wing machine with a triple tail and a glazed cockpit for a two-man crew sitting side by side. The individual forms differed from one another mainly in their reconnaissance equipment.

Building and painting tips

• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder off.
• The parts are not polystyrene, so they are glued with super glue, not with liquid cement for plastic.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting; otherwise the paint will not hold on the smooth surface.
• Dry-fit the pylons and mark the position on the wing, and only then glue them.
• Fit them only after the underside of the wing has been sprayed, otherwise you will not reach the surrounding area easily.

Who the set is for

For builders of OV-1 Mohawk models in 1:72 scale who want the underwing equipment crisper than it comes out of the kit. The number of parts and the exact procedure are given by the manufacturer in the instructions. The package contains the stated accessory only; the model, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.