That is a stunning build of an old kit of classic cold war warrior. very well done. especial;y with a raised panel line kit. I like your reinstating of the rivets. Beautifully painted weathered and presented.
I've done this kit literally a hundred times, having been on a base working on the real thing. The kit could use a modernization, especially the cockpit and panel lines. Nice job!
Nice! Yeah, I totally agree with you. It’s about time someone releases this beauty with a modern tooling. Recessed panel lines would make the job easier.
Awesome build! Finally something different from all that fighter jet stuff here on TH-cam. Great job. Thumps up from me!!! It looks like a big model. How big is it?
I wish more people would see this video! I went inside an Aurora a short while ago during an Air Cadet trip, it was amazing. Like falling in love with aviation all over again.
Great build!! I was in VP-40, a buddy of mine and myself painted the huge Marlin tail flash on A/C 913. Its actually my phones lock screen picture. Great build!!
That sir is a truly excellent build, you are to be congratulated on what you have achieved with this very good but old kit, yoh also have yourself another subscrber, best regards from Australia, Les
Sweet. I flew as a radar operator or SS3 in P-3s during my career. Vp-40 was one of my squadrons. Thanks for posting the greatest of all maritime aircraft.
I flew as an observer in VP-40 from '72-'75. We were the first to pick up Russian communication from their nuclear sub in the Indian Ocean, during the Vietnam war. Had a crazy pilot that took us weightless in one. It was Awesome, for about 8 seconds! Great memories in that Squadron.
Clean1 I wish I had the chance to experience that. The only time I saw the P-3 up close was back in 2011 when they came to Malaysia for LIMA 2011 exhibition.
im proud to say that my girlfriend is a TACO (at least thats what they call her) here in the RAAF.. Although her wing is transitioning to the P-8A, they are still keeping 2 of our AP-3Cs around, that where modified by the RAAF for ELINT. She thinks shes got the best job in the world. she says its better than being on a P-8
Weight on wheels not only flattens the bottom of the tires it also compresses the sidewall of them. Sanding the bottom flat doesnt make it look like you have low pressure tires, it just looks like you have flat tires.
Tengo este P-3C de hasegawa con ese mismo decal del swordfish escuadrón ahora viendo tu construcción me ha dado la inspiración para ensamblarlo Spectacular and nice build congratulations keep build thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️😀
Wow! Thank you for this video of the Mighty Hunter! I flew this beauty with 320 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1990's and love seeing back all the details in your model. Really an amazing job. One day I will try to build one myself, but after seeing this video... :-(
I want to do one of these but the rcaf cp140 auroa in the early paint scheme of red white and grey with the lighting bolts as there is from a modeler aspect no real mods needed un like the other aircraft I would like to do is the cp104 argus which needs the mach2 bristol britinia kit and conversion kit from transport wings
An extremely harmful video that shows that the author does not at all understand the essence of most of the modeling techniques used. The result was expected. I would like to wish the author to learn how to simply carefully assemble and paint the models.
Thanks for the feedback. As I said in my page, I’m not a pro modeller. Simply posting videos here to share my love for building models and as you can see, I did not label my videos as tutorial or how to. As I can see from your youtube profile, you just created your profile a day ago. So I’m looking forward to see you share a build or two and maybe perhaps learn from someone as good as you. All that said and done, I am proud of all the models I’ve built including the ones since I was a little boy. That helped me spark my passion for aviation and made me an airline pilot I am today. Looking forward to learn from you. Спасибо!
I actually chose VP-40 because of this model kit. I built this in Primary flight training, selected P-3s, and had the benefit of flying for the Fighting Marlins for 3.5 years. Such a great video.
I’m blown away with the incredible job you did with this model! One thing that would would have been super cool is if you added the rubber brake lines to back of the main landing gear down at the wheels.
I remember a friend building one of these, many years ago. I'm not sure but I think this may have been a Frog mould commissioned just before they went bust, Hasegawa reboxed quite a few Frog kits but I maybe wrong
@@Boxplanes hasegawa repopped frog's F6 lightning and some of their WW2 fighters. The P3 could have been in the preproduction phase and hasegawa probably snapped it up before it went into full production
@@Boxplanes Ok, great! The only torpedoes I've actually handled have been the Mk 48's back when I did submarine things. All of our war shots were green. When we went out prior to deploying, we would have orange training torpedoes shot against us. They had no warhead, only fuel and guidance. They only had about 10 minutes of fuel on board. They were orange for two reasons: 1. So we would know they they weren't war shots and 2. To make them visible to the torpedo retrieval boats. The 46's were probably also colored according to their purpose.
It really pisses me off when a model company can design a really nice kit, then not even give correct weight for nose weight. Hasegawa has a reputation of making nice kits, but this kind of gross error makes one wonder what other mistakes they made. The only thing worse is when a company omits the info completely. It must be some national secret or something. You, sir, did a really nice job on this kit. Too bad Hasegawa didn't uphold their end of the bargain.
Thanks buddy. Yeah, you’re spot on. But I’m giving Hasegawa the benefit of doubt since this is an old kit. But you’re right, wouldn’t hurt to alter the instructions a bit. Like you said, some brands are worse by omitting the info altogether. Happy modelling!
Yes yes yes, finally somebody who dares to make a P-3 and put it on youtube. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed your build and subscribed immediately. To bad it's still a tail sitter. I'm a huge fan of the P-3. I even got a tattoo😅 now I've seen your builds i can't wait to start my 7 1/72 P-3 and 5 1/144 p-3/L-188/cp-140. Take care and i will looking forward to your next build. Greetings from Netherlands 👋🏻👍🏻
Thank you for your kind words. I really enjoyed building the P-3. Probably will buy more in the future 😅. Enjoy every moment of your build. Happy modelling and stay safe in the Netherlands!
I was an acoustic Sensor Station One operator in VP-40 when we transitioned to the P-3C Update 3 in late 1985 - early 1986 and I logged many an hour in this very Buno. This was the first P-3 variant to have a fully digitized sensor suite called SASP instead of the analog AQA-7 that work so well in earlier models.
The landing gear bays for the main landing gear are badly designed, or am I wrong? There's no room for the wheels at all. But otherwise the model looks really great. Well done!
Yeah you’re right. It’s just basic stuff in there. Czech Master Resin does have excellent resin parts for Hasegawa’s Orion. I believe the set includes landing gear bays, weapon bays, as well as flaps down parts. Thank you for your kind words!
I'm curious about the date of the white/grey paint scheme. All the ones I see now are solid grey. I see them almost daily but mostly I see the P-8 Poseidons.
Beautiful job on a plane we don't see modeled much. Great trick on replacing raised panel lines, I'll have to remember that. Looking forward to the growth of your channel and future builds! Subscribed!
Awesome build my friend! Im excited about this one because I scooped this exact model up when my favorite hobby shop closed down last year. Its in my stash and I love this aircraft! Im thinking of rescribing all the panel lines but yours turned out so well without doing that so I may change my mind! Thanks for the video!
Thanks my friend! I was thinking about rescribing as well in the beginning, but I guess I was not up to those extra work. 😅. Don’t keep it in the stash for too long!
Great job again I like the builds also because there is not a ton of aftermarket stuff used to make a good looking model Ps the marlin on tail came out great!
SuperBommer1 thanks again buddy. I try to use the parts out of the box as much as possible unless I really want to go into the details. Putting the tail art was quite a freaky moment. Would be a shame if I screw it up. 😂
I really enjoyed watching your build, well done on an excellent subject and result. It's a shame about the nose weight issue. Instructions are not always correct. I have noticed this in other model builds that I have watched and therefore will be adding much more weight than recommended with my future builds. Cheers and thanks. 🍻
Thanks for your kind words. You’re right about the weights. Yeah normally I do add more than the recommended weights. But since I have other plans on how to display this Orion that doesn’t really matter whether it’s a tail sitter or not, why not put the manufacturer’s recommendation to the test. 😅 Cheers sir. Thanks for watching.
Well, as modeller is that basically to known that you cannot trust kits instructions, its easy to find out how many conter weight you need, you use a stick and balance it out in near of main suspension, if the model sit down, you need more weight, if the nose goes down, your conter weight is enough, very simple waay.
Nice work! I spent three years with VP-48. I built one of these with custom decals from my squadron for myself. VP-40 was one of our sister squadrons. A few details. Only three of the engines had alternators. I think number one was the lone hold out. Number one always burned cleaner than the other three. We ALWAYS dressed our props. Which means they were almost always a straight cross. Sometimes an X but always the same across the wing. You did a nice job on the engine wash and the APU exhaust. Those areas were always a bit dirty, even after a good bath. The lead edge was actually gray, covered with a clear self adhesive tape about a foot wide. This clear cover yellowed very quickly and made the lead edge look yellow. I painted mine with a very light coat of yellow to simulate this effect. The walk ways on the wings were non-skid black. I taped mine and shot them with flat black. P-3Cs of my era were Light Gray Gloss and Gloss White. It was a very glossy paint and tended to be very shiny. Our aircraft had very few if any bare spots. These were squawked by aircrew or maintenance crew during daily inspections. They were sanded and repainted with in a day or so. I made three deployments with my squadron. It was a great time. Better upon reflection. One last note. Naval squadrons had a big inspection every year or every other year (I have forgotten the frequency, but not the pain). Called the "Corrosion Inspection". The squadron prepped like their mother-in-law was coming to stay a week. Everything was cleaned, painted, filed and proof read. Everyone was on edge. To fail was unthinkable. The pressure was extreme. Those same emotions and drive came bubbling up as I built my P-3C. I could hear my skipped say: "Make her shine like a baby's butt!" I spent more time on that model than any before or since.
Tom Andrews oh wow. Wish I had this info before building the kit. I did some research but I know it’s insufficient when I decided to build it. It’s hard to find first hand experience on the Orion through the web. I do realise that US Navy’s Orions are A LOT cleaner than other operators. Now I know the reason. Thanks for sharing!
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I really hate this airplane, mostly because they hunt subs, and I'm a submariner, but I'll give it a pass on this one. Great job
Brian Sonnenfelt Haha that’s a good one. Thanks mate. Cheers.
i really hope you're kidding
@@tack9571 kidding about what?
@@briansonnenfelt7125 nvm
Don’t worry the P-8 Poseidon, will soon be replacing all of this aircraft completely.
Wow! Looks like a plane straight from NAS Whidbey Island.
Thanks mate!
That is a stunning build of an old kit of classic cold war warrior. very well done. especial;y with a raised panel line kit. I like your reinstating of the rivets. Beautifully painted weathered and presented.
Thank you for your kind words!
I've done this kit literally a hundred times, having been on a base working on the real thing. The kit could use a modernization, especially the cockpit and panel lines. Nice job!
Nice! Yeah, I totally agree with you. It’s about time someone releases this beauty with a modern tooling. Recessed panel lines would make the job easier.
@@Boxplanes you could always sand and re-scribe/rivet the whole thing :S :)
It’s great to see someone tackling these old kits. Great job, keep up the good work!
Thank you for your kind words. Happy modelling!
Awesome build! Finally something different from all that fighter jet stuff here on TH-cam. Great job. Thumps up from me!!! It looks like a big model. How big is it?
Thanks buddy! It is quite big. From the Nose to the end of the mad boom was just under 50 cm’s.
I wish more people would see this video!
I went inside an Aurora a short while ago during an Air Cadet trip, it was amazing. Like falling in love with aviation all over again.
Great build!! I was in VP-40, a buddy of mine and myself painted the huge Marlin tail flash on A/C 913. Its actually my phones lock screen picture. Great build!!
That sir is a truly excellent build, you are to be congratulated on what you have achieved with this very good but old kit, yoh also have yourself another subscrber, best regards from Australia, Les
why don't your models have how many pieces in each kit, it's really frustrating
Thats is supeerrrbbb...great work!! Cheers 🍻🍻
Thanks buddy! Cheers
Sweet. I flew as a radar operator or SS3 in P-3s during my career. Vp-40 was one of my squadrons. Thanks for posting the greatest of all maritime aircraft.
Wow. Must’ve been a very nice office! I truly believe the P-3 is the best looking turboprops out there.
I flew as an observer in VP-40 from '72-'75. We were the first to pick up Russian communication from their nuclear sub in the Indian Ocean, during the Vietnam war. Had a crazy pilot that took us weightless in one. It was Awesome, for about 8 seconds! Great memories in that Squadron.
Clean1 I wish I had the chance to experience that. The only time I saw the P-3 up close was back in 2011 when they came to Malaysia for LIMA 2011 exhibition.
im proud to say that my girlfriend is a TACO (at least thats what they call her) here in the RAAF.. Although her wing is transitioning to the P-8A, they are still keeping 2 of our AP-3Cs around, that where modified by the RAAF for ELINT. She thinks shes got the best job in the world. she says its better than being on a P-8
You’re one lucky guy. Maybe she could give you some tours around the office, eh. 👍🏻
Weight on wheels not only flattens the bottom of the tires it also compresses the sidewall of them.
Sanding the bottom flat doesnt make it look like you have low pressure tires, it just looks like you have flat tires.
Tengo este P-3C de hasegawa con ese mismo decal del swordfish escuadrón ahora viendo tu construcción me ha dado la inspiración para ensamblarlo Spectacular and nice build congratulations keep build thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️😀
Thank you very much for your kind words. Happy modelling! Gracias 😃
Amazing Job, P3 looks Fantastic. I haven't seen a kit molded in white plastic for while.
Thanks!
My one time years ago on an Orion I was greeted by a bartles and James poster on the galley door
Wow! Thank you for this video of the Mighty Hunter! I flew this beauty with 320 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1990's and love seeing back all the details in your model. Really an amazing job. One day I will try to build one myself, but after seeing this video... :-(
I envy you. I’d love to fly one of these beauty myself. Thanks for watching!
I know the feeling. I’ve been modeling on and of since 1989. I don’t think I can get close to this finished model aircraft.
I want to do one of these but the rcaf cp140 auroa in the early paint scheme of red white and grey with the lighting bolts as there is from a modeler aspect no real mods needed un like the other aircraft I would like to do is the cp104 argus which needs the mach2 bristol britinia kit and conversion kit from transport wings
Scott Atsensult oh wow. That would be nice. Something different.
Very nice Seamus
Our P-3 Orion planes have just retired to make way for the P-8 Posiedon planes.. cheers from NZ👍✈️🇳🇿
Beautiful great job
Nice👍
Thanks 👍🏻
Great job bro,,, one subs
Thanks mate. Likewise 👍🏻
An extremely harmful video that shows that the author does not at all understand the essence of most of the modeling techniques used. The result was expected. I would like to wish the author to learn how to simply carefully assemble and paint the models.
Thanks for the feedback. As I said in my page, I’m not a pro modeller. Simply posting videos here to share my love for building models and as you can see, I did not label my videos as tutorial or how to. As I can see from your youtube profile, you just created your profile a day ago. So I’m looking forward to see you share a build or two and maybe perhaps learn from someone as good as you. All that said and done, I am proud of all the models I’ve built including the ones since I was a little boy. That helped me spark my passion for aviation and made me an airline pilot I am today. Looking forward to learn from you. Спасибо!
Very Nicely done.
Great job 👏 !!
I actually chose VP-40 because of this model kit. I built this in Primary flight training, selected P-3s, and had the benefit of flying for the Fighting Marlins for 3.5 years. Such a great video.
Nice!
Blue torps?
I’m blown away with the incredible job you did with this model! One thing that would would have been super cool is if you added the rubber brake lines to back of the main landing gear down at the wheels.
I remember a friend building one of these, many years ago. I'm not sure but I think this may have been a Frog mould commissioned just before they went bust, Hasegawa reboxed quite a few Frog kits but I maybe wrong
mark bailey Great info. I’ve never seen the Frog P-3 kit.
@@Boxplanes hasegawa repopped frog's F6 lightning and some of their WW2 fighters. The P3 could have been in the preproduction phase and hasegawa probably snapped it up before it went into full production
Horrend
Keep it up brader. Steady lah kitak pasang belon! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Tq support brader 👍🏻
I've got this kit in my stash - thanks for the inspiration :) good job
Thanks buddy. Happy modelling! 👍🏻
And are those Mk 46 torpedoes on the inboard pylons? I've never seen them in blue, only green.
Yeah, those are Mk 46s. I referred to this page:
web.ipmsusa3.org/content/mk-46-torpedoes
@@Boxplanes Ok, great! The only torpedoes I've actually handled have been the Mk 48's back when I did submarine things. All of our war shots were green. When we went out prior to deploying, we would have orange training torpedoes shot against us. They had no warhead, only fuel and guidance. They only had about 10 minutes of fuel on board. They were orange for two reasons: 1. So we would know they they weren't war shots and 2. To make them visible to the torpedo retrieval boats. The 46's were probably also colored according to their purpose.
jwrockets nice! Thanks for sharing! I was looking all over the web for the colour coding.
It really pisses me off when a model company can design a really nice kit, then not even give correct weight for nose weight. Hasegawa has a reputation of making nice kits, but this kind of gross error makes one wonder what other mistakes they made. The only thing worse is when a company omits the info completely. It must be some national secret or something. You, sir, did a really nice job on this kit. Too bad Hasegawa didn't uphold their end of the bargain.
Thanks buddy. Yeah, you’re spot on. But I’m giving Hasegawa the benefit of doubt since this is an old kit. But you’re right, wouldn’t hurt to alter the instructions a bit. Like you said, some brands are worse by omitting the info altogether. Happy modelling!
top build ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
Yes yes yes, finally somebody who dares to make a P-3 and put it on youtube. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed your build and subscribed immediately. To bad it's still a tail sitter. I'm a huge fan of the P-3. I even got a tattoo😅 now I've seen your builds i can't wait to start my 7 1/72 P-3 and 5 1/144 p-3/L-188/cp-140.
Take care and i will looking forward to your next build.
Greetings from Netherlands 👋🏻👍🏻
Thank you for your kind words. I really enjoyed building the P-3. Probably will buy more in the future 😅. Enjoy every moment of your build. Happy modelling and stay safe in the Netherlands!
Absolutely beautiful, great work.
Nice build there!!!
Thanks buddy!
I was an acoustic Sensor Station One operator in VP-40 when we transitioned to the P-3C Update 3 in late 1985 - early 1986 and I logged many an hour in this very Buno. This was the first P-3 variant to have a fully digitized sensor suite called SASP instead of the analog AQA-7 that work so well in earlier models.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
Looks very nice! Careful done! And great effect from quite old kit! All the best for You! ;)
Thanks!
Nice! Any chance you’ll build a P-8?
Thanks. I’d love to. Hopefully I’ll come across a 1:144 Poseidon. Hasegawa’s 1:200 is a bit too small to my liking.
@@Boxplanes Yeah, P-8 is my favorite plane. So clean.
3:37 what custom color mix red orange?
Chair
And the wing tip
32:59 what propeller paint cone
Good model but I hate when you glue on halve pieces like the sonobouy panel on the bottom. Sometime the halves don’t go together clean.
Yeah. Lots of sanding required especially on older moulds like this kit.
It's nice work and beautiful finish. I'm looking forward to watch the next. Thank you !
Thanks for watching!
Existen los contra pesos para evitar que se asienten de cola, error de novato:(
The landing gear bays for the main landing gear are badly designed, or am I wrong? There's no room for the wheels at all. But otherwise the model looks really great. Well done!
Yeah you’re right. It’s just basic stuff in there. Czech Master Resin does have excellent resin parts for Hasegawa’s Orion. I believe the set includes landing gear bays, weapon bays, as well as flaps down parts. Thank you for your kind words!
Loved the weathering and wear detailing. Built that one about 2 years ago, but not to your level, still looks good, but I may have to do another.
Thank you for your kind words. I might have to do another in a different paint scheme too 😅.
I'm curious about the date of the white/grey paint scheme. All the ones I see now are solid grey. I see them almost daily but mostly I see the P-8 Poseidons.
I believe this scheme was used from the 60-s till the 90-s before they changed to the latest overall gull grey scheme.
Beautiful job on a plane we don't see modeled much. Great trick on replacing raised panel lines, I'll have to remember that. Looking forward to the growth of your channel and future builds! Subscribed!
Thanks for your kind words & support!
Ha! Nice paintjob at the APU exhaust. 😄✌
Thanks!
Wonderful job!!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😉
Thank you! 👍🏻
The time and extra effort in adding the riveting really pops and makes a huge difference - nice work
Thanks. Shows exactly how much extra time I had during last year’s lockdown. 😅
Beautiful build. And I just noticed my "thumbs up" is the 777th. Like the airplane. lol...
Awesome build my friend! Im excited about this one because I scooped this exact model up when my favorite hobby shop closed down last year. Its in my stash and I love this aircraft! Im thinking of rescribing all the panel lines but yours turned out so well without doing that so I may change my mind! Thanks for the video!
Thanks my friend! I was thinking about rescribing as well in the beginning, but I guess I was not up to those extra work. 😅. Don’t keep it in the stash for too long!
Use Stynylrez primer if you can get it - great stuff...
Thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out
*Very good job on this old kit! Amazing! 👍👍*
Thanks!
I'm very impressed. Great job. Well done sir.
Thanks for watching sir!
Man! That is some great work on those seams.
Great job again I like the builds also because there is not a ton of aftermarket stuff used to make a good looking model
Ps the marlin on tail came out great!
SuperBommer1 thanks again buddy. I try to use the parts out of the box as much as possible unless I really want to go into the details.
Putting the tail art was quite a freaky moment. Would be a shame if I screw it up. 😂
I do like a big plane in 1:72 scale.
Likewise. Still have one KC-135 and B707 kits in my stash. Going to need a massive workstation.
top build and the Video is also good ! 👌✌👍
T. S. Thanks mate!
Very Nice, excellent work....
Thank you sir
That's one beautiful bird!
Thanks!
Sou colecionador nesta escala! ✌
This scale is perfect for big planes!
I really enjoyed watching your build, well done on an excellent subject and result. It's a shame about the nose weight issue. Instructions are not always correct. I have noticed this in other model builds that I have watched and therefore will be adding much more weight than recommended with my future builds.
Cheers and thanks. 🍻
Thanks for your kind words. You’re right about the weights. Yeah normally I do add more than the recommended weights. But since I have other plans on how to display this Orion that doesn’t really matter whether it’s a tail sitter or not, why not put the manufacturer’s recommendation to the test. 😅
Cheers sir. Thanks for watching.
Well, as modeller is that basically to known that you cannot trust kits instructions, its easy to find out how many conter weight you need, you use a stick and balance it out in near of main suspension, if the model sit down, you need more weight, if the nose goes down, your conter weight is enough, very simple waay.
Thanks for the insight
Superb P-3C 👍
Thanks!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👌👀perfeito!!!!
Thank you!
LOVE IT! Keep um coming! : )
Thank you!
Обалденно,круто.
Семен Скиданчук Спасибо
Nice work! I spent three years with VP-48. I built one of these with custom decals from my squadron for myself. VP-40 was one of our sister squadrons. A few details. Only three of the engines had alternators. I think number one was the lone hold out. Number one always burned cleaner than the other three. We ALWAYS dressed our props. Which means they were almost always a straight cross. Sometimes an X but always the same across the wing. You did a nice job on the engine wash and the APU exhaust. Those areas were always a bit dirty, even after a good bath. The lead edge was actually gray, covered with a clear self adhesive tape about a foot wide. This clear cover yellowed very quickly and made the lead edge look yellow. I painted mine with a very light coat of yellow to simulate this effect. The walk ways on the wings were non-skid black. I taped mine and shot them with flat black. P-3Cs of my era were Light Gray Gloss and Gloss White. It was a very glossy paint and tended to be very shiny. Our aircraft had very few if any bare spots. These were squawked by aircrew or maintenance crew during daily inspections. They were sanded and repainted with in a day or so. I made three deployments with my squadron. It was a great time. Better upon reflection. One last note. Naval squadrons had a big inspection every year or every other year (I have forgotten the frequency, but not the pain). Called the "Corrosion Inspection". The squadron prepped like their mother-in-law was coming to stay a week. Everything was cleaned, painted, filed and proof read. Everyone was on edge. To fail was unthinkable. The pressure was extreme. Those same emotions and drive came bubbling up as I built my P-3C. I could hear my skipped say: "Make her shine like a baby's butt!" I spent more time on that model than any before or since.
Tom Andrews oh wow. Wish I had this info before building the kit. I did some research but I know it’s insufficient when I decided to build it. It’s hard to find first hand experience on the Orion through the web. I do realise that US Navy’s Orions are A LOT cleaner than other operators. Now I know the reason. Thanks for sharing!
@@Boxplanes You are welcome. My info is a bit dated. The Orions are all but gone from the fleet. She was a real workhorse. Your build is beautiful.
@@F4FWildcat take splice in knowing there is still a few Orion’s up and flying. I see them every day. 😊