ICM 72185 OV-10A Bronco 1/72 is a high-quality plastic scale model kit in 1:72 scale, representing the renowned American ground attack aircraft from the Vietnam War era. This kit belongs to the category of historical scale plastic aircraft models.

Unique features of the ICM 72185 OV-10A Bronco 1/72 model

• Precise reproduction of the OV-10A Bronco aircraft used by the US armed forces and many other countries.
• The model is made entirely from new molds designed by ICM, ensuring top-class detail quality and authenticity to the original.
• Rich set of additional parts: underwing bombs, unguided rockets, and napalm tanks are included.
• The kit includes decals allowing you to build one of four marking variants from the Vietnam War era.
• The model consists of as many as 261 parts, enabling highly detailed reproduction of the fuselage, armament, and aircraft equipment components.

Historical overview and use

The OV-10A Bronco, designed by North American Aviation, was the winner of the competition for a light support aircraft in 1964. The main roles of the OV-10A included fire support, battlefield observation, and counter-insurgency operations. It took part in numerous military campaigns and debuted during the Vietnam War in 1968. OV-10A Bronco aircraft remained in heavy use after the end of the conflict, in many countries worldwide during the Cold War era and selected modern operations.

Model specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Number of parts: 261
• Markings: 4 variants (USA, Vietnam, USMC & US Navy units, period 1969–1972)
• Model dimensions: length 177 mm, wingspan 170 mm
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Category: plastic assembly aircraft model
• Parts are precisely cast with attention to the finest details, excellent geometry and component fit

Difficulty level and recommendations

The ICM 72185 OV-10A Bronco 1/72 model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers (difficulty level 3/5) who are looking for a realistically reproduced, complex model from the Cold War era. Additional supplies required: plastic model glue and paints dedicated for scale modelling.

This product is recommended to all military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Vietnam War aircraft models. It is an excellent choice for those seeking an advanced, detailed model with extensive configuration options and high-quality parts to assemble in 1:72 scale.