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Mohawk Build pics

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7 November 2015, 16:54
Jonas
For those who are thinking of building a Mohawk: ADD WEIGHT! As much as you can. I added some, it was enough, but barely....
13 November 2015, 14:37
Bart Goesaert
Nice one so far. Are there any other things besides weight that you should keep in mind while building this one?
13 November 2015, 15:42
Jonas
The Canopy is quite a challenge. I spend a lot of time dry fitting it, it would never come out perfect. Putting the side windows in the open position would solve it, but I don't like it that way. Starting with the side windows, then the top helped quite a bit. I will need to fill two small gaps near the bottem edge of the front window

Other things, quite a bit of flash on the spruces, but nothing you can't take care of with some effort. Very fragile landing gear parts (but it makes it quite detailed)
13 November 2015, 19:03
Günther Debiscop
Jonas,

as the ordenance seems to be hollow, maybe you can put some weight in there too to balance the plane some more.
30 November 2015, 11:16
Jonas
As is expected for any aircraft, ordnance is positioned on the Center of Gravity, almost directly on the MLG line for this Mohawk. I considered/tried it. No way I could fit enough lead in that small space forward of the landing gear for it to make a real difference.
30 November 2015, 18:48
Christian Ristits
This seems to be a lot of work and a difficult build...but you are doing well and I expect this will be a real eye-catcher!
30 November 2015, 18:58
Jonas
Thanks for the encouragement Christian 🙂
30 November 2015, 18:59

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a few crappy pictures while building ....
any mistakes on the model I will blame on my camera being way to old 😛

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1:48 Grumman OV-1A/JOV-1A Mohawk (Roden 406)

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