Model Build: T-37 "Tweet"

The T-37 "Tweet" my father flew in USAF pilot school

The T-37 "Tweet" is one of the planes that my father flew in pilot training and is on my "Principal Projects" list.  As fate would have it however, there is currently no such thing as a T-37 "Tweet" model kit. Instead you'll have to convert an A-37 Dragonfly attack plane, a derivative of the T-37, used frequently in Vietnam. The conversion isn't extensive but depending on how accurate you want to get there are a number of modifications that need to be made.

Apparently the trainer version of this plane is not particularly popular as a subject. I did manage to find, however a project documented on YouTube. The natural metal finish on the air frame that I am looking to duplicate on my project seems to be more elusive.

Playlist Home: Model Build: T-37 "Tweet"

Number of Videos: 9 

Playlist Duration: approx. 2hrs 45m

Video Attributions

ChrisAndAlexModeling

Additional Model Build Inspiration and Resources

Hasegawa 1/72 Cessna T-37B (Stephen Sutton)
Photos of completed T-37 conversion build, in what I believe was referred to s th e"Batman" paint scheme.

1/72 Hasegawa HAF trainer T-37 by Ioannis Asimakos
Photo journal of Hasegawa A-37 conversion to a T-37 Hellenica AF trainer. Nice detail on some scratch built components.