1/48 Bronco MQ-1 Predator

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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This is a 1/48 Bronco MQ-1 Predator that I completed for the Modern GB. I enjoyed this build very much, nice and quick. I used all MM enamel paints. The base was a PITA. I used 320 grit sandpaper, however, it was not water sandpaper, so the edges curled up and turned into a huge mess. I finally used 400 grit water sandpaper and it laid down nicely on the wood base. Just a few air bubbles. I also forgot ballast in the front, so I ended up gluing the aircraft to the base.

Anyway here are the pictures:

I hope you enjoyed, comments and critiques are welcome!

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Sweet!!!

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A very nice build on a unique subject!

Toshi

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Tempest, Toshi,

Thank you for the great comments!

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Nice display, Bruce. Let’s call it a tribute to the overworked and underpaid people that man them.

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Thanks, John!

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Nice to see this done, really great finish.

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Nice build!

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Thanks, Bish and Salty!

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No mud? No oil stains? Really, a nice job.It’s elegance in simplicity.

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Thanks, Templar!

From the pictures I have found on the internet, these drones are relatively clean. The one thing I did notice was the rust from the brake rotors stained the inside of the rears wheels and rims. You can’t see it in these pictures, but I did try to portray that on this build.

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Thats a handy bit of info. I am thinking about getting the 72nd Reaper and doing it for the RAF GB, so will keep that in mind.

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Bish,

This is the picture I’m basing from:

It is subtle.