1/72 Skunkmodels MQ-9 Reaper UAV

Gallery Article by Khanh Nguyen _ Cessna on Jan 15 2013

 

 

Hi all,
I’ve just finished my new model in 1/72 scale. The Reaper UAV kit, from Skunkmodels Workshop, China, includes markings for four aircraft . I chose the second, MQ-9 05-4016, 432D Air Expeditionary Wing, USAF (Creech AB) with two GBU-12 bombs and four Hellfire missiles.

 

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The model is painted overall Light Ghost Gray enamel (MM FS 36375), but I think it is darker than it’s natural color in real life after finishing.  A dark wash was used with Panel Line Accent Color from Tamiya.  I also rebuilt the axes of the blades and the cam that they’re turnable (the original details are inserted to the holes and glued).

Thank you and enjoy the photos.

Khanh Nguyen from VN

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