Convair Pouākai of A Flight VF003 Royal Aotearoa Navy

[Doug K]

So the back story needs some work but on the basis that the UN failed to deliver an Antarctic Treaty post WW2 in 1950, things could get rather hot in the Southern Ocean.

Aotearoa, having extensive holdings and claims in the Antarctic, needs to ensure minimal interference from Soviet and People's Republic of Patagonia air assets. The stationing of a CAP-capable fighter on supply and survey vessels (like the old CAM-ships of the early Atlantic war) seemed like a good idea and the only VTOL fighter of the time is the Convair FY-1, renamed by the RAN after a Māori mythical bird of prey - Pouākai.

As the pic shows, this is the Mistercraft Pogo and I've been looking for an excuse to start on it.... this'll do!

IMG_4581 copy by doug_alba, on Flickr

[buzzbomb]

With Kiwi roundels... why not 

[Mossie]

Nice little kit, a rare diamond in the rough from Mistercraft and KP.

[Doug K]

Finally got started, the instructions are both vague and hilarious. The spiel on the front of the instruction sheet tell me the whole story of the Mig 25......

[Wardukw]

Finally got started, the instructions are both vague and hilarious. The spiel on the front of the instruction sheet tell me the whole story of the Mig 25......

Oh yeah..ya didn't know that the Mig-25 and the Pogo were designed by the same company 🤔 😳
Doug that makes no sense at all 
Humans mate...I tell ya 

[Joe C-P]

Both interceptors, so sure, that matches.

I do love the Pogo, it almost worked, it might have been successful with a little more thought and time.

[Doug K]

Ok, finally, after much cursing and deciding now was the time to cut bait, I've photographed the Pouākai.
I'm beginning to  think that manufacturers of white paint hate me. Tamiya has never cause me an issue before but this alienated between milk (with no coverage at all) to syrup.
So this is NOT my best work! I fear there is a use-by date nowadays.

I decided to try a Swedish-esque arctic scheme, based on the colours proposed (but never used) by the RAF in the arctic. topic=52441.0]here[/url] and here


IMG_5026 by doug_alba, on Flickr

IMG_5029 by doug_alba, on Flickr

IMG_5028 by doug_alba, on Flickr

IMG_5030 copy by doug_alba, on Flickr

[PR19_Kit]

Excellent LOVE that colour scheme! 

[NARSES2]

That really has come out well   

[sandiego89]

Great scheme!

I have been having good results with Vallejo Air white airbrushed over primer, or even hardware spray paint white.  I no longer hand brush white. 

[Doug K]

Great scheme!

I have been having good results with Vallejo Air white airbrushed over primer, or even hardware spray paint white.  I no longer hand brush white. 

Thanks, I think I need to give up on the brush!

[buzzbomb]

Here as well in the liking the scheme camp. 

[The Rat]

Eye-catcher!   

[kerick]

Needs Rudolf nose art! Looking good!

[Captain Canada]

Looks prefect to me ! Love the pattern and the colours. Would stick out and blend in at the same time lol.