Trainers in Arms (T-41D)….
Here comes my latest combo T-41D build.
The manufacturer is the historic Turkish company PM.
The kit comes with fine engraved panel lines for two versions which the Turkish Armed Forces have been using since 80s for basic flight training.
The first version is the white/orange one which belongs to the training wing of the Air Force Academy providing the basic flight training for the cadets during their 4 years of academic education prior to transitioning to the fighter jet training following the graduation.
The 2nd version with the OD fuselage is the one that Turkish Army Aviation School has used for basic fixed wing training of the branch school officers.
Emre
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Robert Royes said on August 3, 2017
An excellent pair of Cessna's. nice to see trainers.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thanks Robert...
Ray Seppala said on August 3, 2017
Nice work on both Emre, I was not aware PM released 1/48 kits. I have only seen 1/72 kits on the shelves here.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thank you Ray. As far as I am aware, this is their one of two 48th scale kits...
Jeff Bailey said on August 3, 2017
VERY cool, Emre! It's great to see something different - both in decoration and painting, as well as the aircraft themselves. Yours are great versions and very well done.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thank you VERY much Jeffry. Cheers...
Craig Abrahamson said on August 3, 2017
Clean and crisp builds, sir...nicely finished.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thank you Craig...
George Williams said on August 3, 2017
Very neat work, Emre, even in 1/48 scale they must be quite small.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thanks George. I concur. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with the tiny size. But the size is correct to the scale. Unfortunately, this is a small bird...
Greg Kittinger said on August 4, 2017
Excellent work! I like the subtle mottling to add interest to the color scheme. Nice to see unusual subjects, and a "pair build" is always nice - I'm considering doing a similar pair project with a couple of Viggens.
Emre Tuzun said on August 4, 2017
Thanks Greg. Looking forward to seeing your Viggens!
Stephen W Towle said on August 6, 2017
"The manufacturer is the historic Turkish company PM." Some solid strong modeling of a classic. I've learned two things ...a Turkish modeling company makes a traffic Cessna and the Turks use them. Make that three, there are some traffic Turkish modelers too.
Two thumbs up Emre
Stephen W Towle said on August 6, 2017
that is terrific Cessna. Not traffic...
Emre Tuzun said on August 7, 2017
Stephen,
Appreciate your comment.
Normally, the PM is a little notorious with its poor molding, lacking details and poor fitting issues (all true, unfortunately), but this particular kit is an exception to the rule!
No worries about wording; we sometimes do have some terrific traffic here;)
Cheers...