Bell V-22 Osprey: Italeri kit in 1/72 scale
XV-22
The Bell XV-22 Osprey was a design to get a VTOL aircraft capable of high horizontal speeds by using a rotating large propeller/rotor. The XV-22 first flew in 1989 and although being a good design in itself, it has suffered a lot of teething problems. The V-22 is nowadays finally being deployed by US armed forces after lots and lots of problems....
The model in 1/72 is from Italeri, kit #068 was released in 1989 and several boxes appeared.
The parts lay-out is seen here:
The model was made as the "prototype", with white finish with dayglow panels. I opened the entrance door and made the striping and decals myself.
The white coats were airbrushed and after maksing the dayglow (with some decals).
The model represents the Bell XV-22 prototype:
All markings were home made
using spare decals and painting.
Detailing was done by adding an interior and static dischargers. The cabin door was also opened up behind the cockpit.
... in a setting at Edwards AFB...
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Created May 28, 2001