1/48 P-3 Orion- finally finished!

[ghodges]

The title says it all! Glad to have this one on the shelf at last. It's the ID vacuform 1/48 kit, which is basically just the airframe. The full build can be seen in the thread below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's the first 6 of 18 pics....

 

GIL

[ghodges]

Six more views....

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIL

[ghodges]

And the final pics...

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll freely admit that the model looks better in the pics than on the table, but I think I accomplished my basic goals, so I'm happy! Comments, questions, and critiques welcome!

 

Now on to some MUCH simpler builds.......

 

GIL

Edited November 30, 2012 by ghodges

[Rusty White]

BEAUTIFUL build Gil. Well done.

[WildBill50]

THAT is one nice ORION!!! Fantastic job, Gil.

 

You built an entire aircraft and I'm still wallowing on putting a new nose on a Voodoo. I applaud your persistance.

 

This gives me incentive to finish my build now.

 

Bill

[GregWise]

Whoa-nelly... That is sweet! Outstanding work Gil!!

[wdedig]

Gil... That is one fine looking Project..I describe Vacforms as Projects because I envy those who have the skills to accomplish them. You have accomplished with a flourish..VERY NICE

[Dreamsof51]

Someday I'll actually finish one of those vacu kits. Thus far I've been beaten twice. I salute you Gil for sticking to it and producing a very fine model. Thanks also for taking us along through the build.

[dmorrissette]

Gil:

 

Stunnign. Looks perfect

 

Dave

[ipmsportugal]

Beautifull. I'de like to get one to make a Portuguese version.

[philp]

Looks great Gil.

[Mark Deliduka]

Gil, I am stunned into speechlessness, especially after having followed the build thread thoroughly. That is one of the most incredible models I've seen yet. Way to go!

[MikeBrickman]

Truly a stunning achievement, Gil. Congrats!