Roden 413 Grumman OV-1D Mohawk – 1:48 scale reconnaissance aircraft model

Roden 413 Grumman OV-1D Mohawk is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for modelers interested in 20th-century military aviation. The model faithfully replicates the silhouette and details of the American twin-engine tactical reconnaissance aircraft – Grumman OV-1D Mohawk – used by the US Army during the Cold War era.

Historical Information

The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk is a reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1950s for the United States Army. The OV-1D version entered service in the early 1970s, featuring improved imaging thanks to advanced electro-optical sensors, SLAR side-looking radar, and the capability to carry more sophisticated electronic equipment. OV-1D Mohawk aircraft were intensively used during the Vietnam War, various Middle Eastern conflicts, and throughout the Cold War for border surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence missions. Withdrawn from service in the 1990s, they left a legacy as reliable and highly technologically advanced "eyes of the battlefield."

Kit Description and Contents

• Scale: 1:48 – an ideal compromise between detail and model size
• Material: high-quality plastic – allows for precise assembly and finishing of parts
• Contents: sprues with model parts, clear canopy, detailed decals reflecting authentic service markings (including US Army insignia)
• Instructions in the form of clear diagrams

The kit does not include glue or paints – these need to be purchased separately in accordance with your preferred period colors.

Product Category

Classification: plastic model kit – recommended for collectors and aviation modelers interested in reconnaissance equipment and armed forces of the Cold War era.

Who Is It For?

The Roden 413 Grumman OV-1D Mohawk model is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5). It requires skills in precise fitting of parts and painting of small details. Especially recommended for military history enthusiasts, aircraft modelers, and collectors of NATO reconnaissance equipment.

We recommend this model for its unique subject matter, wealth of detail, and the opportunity to create an impressive replica of an aircraft that played key reconnaissance missions during the peak tensions of the Cold War.