Second for 2008 - 1/72 RQ-1A Predator

[Craig Sargent]

Second kit done for the year. Platz 1/72 RQ-1A Predator in AMI markings (same kit as Accurate Miniatures/Italeri release). Added the GPS and nav light on the tail, replaced the prop from the spares box, added the FLIR turret sensor windows and all decals custom-printed from my ALPS.

[Dave Homewood]

I find those 'aircraft' very odd in design, but you've made a great job of the model I must say. Where is AMI?

What is the powerplant in the Predator? Is it a turboprop pusher?

[Craig Sargent]

Four cylinder four stroke Rotax 912 pusher engine

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotax_912

AMI = Aeronautica Militare Italiana = Italian Air Force.

[flyjoe180]

Cool model, first I have ever seen of a UAV. Nice work.

[30sqnatc]

Very nice model. So that's the hunter next the killer ? MQ-9 Reaper with external payload over 3,000lb = four Hellfire II anti-armour missiles and two laser-guided bombs (GBU-12 or EGBU-12) and 500lb GBU-38 JDAM.

[Craig Sargent]

Global Hawk is supposed to be next up for release, but I'm hoping Reaper will follow too.