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David Kopielski
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1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion – VP-8

September 1, 2024 · in Aviation · · 8 · 199

This commission build used the Hasegawa 1/72 P-3C Orion. The scheme is for VP-8 “Flying Tigers” based out of NAS Brunswick during the early 1980's. It is a commission work for a Navy Veteran who worked on these aircraft. The squadron decals were home made. The only add-ons was some scratch built details inside the cockpit, upper and lower navigation lights, numerous blade antenna's and EZ-line for the cable antenna's.

You can see all the photos and details of the build at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-72-p-3c-orion-of-vp-8/

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8 responses

  1. Well done! Nice clean model.

  2. Beautiful results!

  3. As A VP-8 Veteran I dig it! Came out great David, thanks for sharing.

    Rod

  4. Excellent result, David!

  5. Excellent model.

  6. This Orion looks amazing, David @davids_models
    Well done.

  7. Nicely done David, looks good.

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