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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 8, 2023 12:26:10 GMT -5
After being badgered by the host, I caved in and joined the AMSHOW Podcast's A-4 Skyhawk GB. Since I already had the Hasegawa kit, it wasn't too hard to get me to join. I also have the Caracal Decal set for the A-4M. I'll probably do a test jet.
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Post by stikpusher on Nov 8, 2023 14:10:25 GMT -5
This should be good to watch!
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Post by dupes on Nov 8, 2023 15:21:39 GMT -5
Somehow I've never come across that Caracal sheet? The bottom bird is pretty sweet!
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 8, 2023 15:50:28 GMT -5
There's six different jet in the decal sheet. Not sure which one I'll do yet.
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 8, 2023 17:29:57 GMT -5
Nothing like a Hasegawa classic
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 9, 2023 5:57:50 GMT -5
These are already cool aircraft and then you get one of these kits in your hands. I can't wait to see what you'll be doing with this Mike.
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 9, 2023 9:50:57 GMT -5
So I taped up the fuselage to check the basic fit and damn. It's almost Tamiya like fit.
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Post by handiabled on Nov 9, 2023 11:41:05 GMT -5
Bookmarked!
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Post by reserve on Nov 9, 2023 18:46:40 GMT -5
In the old days Hasegawa was the bomb; nothing else came close. Still very good they are you oughta have fun with this one
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 10, 2023 13:50:09 GMT -5
After careful consideration and a tie breaking vote by SWMBO, this will be the scheme I'm doing (the black and white one). This is one that I haven't seen done a billion times.   |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 10, 2023 14:39:26 GMT -5
That's gonna look pretty dang good Mike. Definitely going to be something different for this aircraft.
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 10, 2023 15:00:30 GMT -5
That's gonna look pretty dang good Mike. Definitely going to be something different for this aircraft.
I've never seen this scheme done on a model so I wanted to do it.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 10, 2023 15:02:29 GMT -5
That's gonna look pretty dang good Mike. Definitely going to be something different for this aircraft. I've never seen this scheme done on a model so I wanted to do it.
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 10, 2023 16:10:14 GMT -5
I've never seen this scheme done on a model so I wanted to do it.
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Post by armornutii on Nov 10, 2023 17:30:39 GMT -5
Said it before, say it again...loves my the Scoots. When I get around to mine I plan on doing the tired ol' 214 Black Sheep Sqdn. "Pappy" Boyington was raised in my home town of Coeur d' Alene Idaho. Mine will be a " Mike" also.
Looking fotward to seeing the scheme your going with Meds71 looks exciting, definitly an eye catcher.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 10, 2023 17:47:07 GMT -5
Good move opting for B &W paint because I don't think I have ever seen one anywhere online or at shows!
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Post by stikpusher on Nov 10, 2023 23:28:49 GMT -5
Great paint scheme choice!
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 13, 2023 16:18:06 GMT -5
I've added the airbrakes and they sit closed pretty decently. Might take a little sanding later to fair them in completely.  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 15, 2023 16:30:55 GMT -5
I also got cockpit painted for the Skyhawk. Just like the Prowler, I need to paint the details and put it all together.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 15, 2023 21:37:22 GMT -5
Tiny little thing aint it? I'm amazed at how small these aircraft are and then again in scale. Lookin' good so far Mike.
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Post by george on Nov 16, 2023 6:44:09 GMT -5
Good luck with this build. One moment to pay attention- top wing surface at the slats area, real thing didn't have any step here, as Hasegawa made.   |
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 17, 2023 12:03:04 GMT -5
Good luck with this build. One moment to pay attention- top wing surface at the slats area, real thing didn't have any step here, as Hasegawa made.
Yeah I've seen all about that. Honestly, I'm not going to bother with all that.
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Post by stikpusher on Nov 17, 2023 13:46:08 GMT -5
I think that just about every model company has molded that recess for the slat in place.
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Post by jeaton01 on Nov 17, 2023 14:39:02 GMT -5
Same here, Carlos. Only other way to do it would be a slats deployed option only. Which in most cases would work for me!
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 19, 2023 17:53:02 GMT -5
Man I got a lot accomplished on the Skyhawk. It's almost completely built up now and keep can't really go any further without some painting.  |
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Post by stikpusher on Nov 19, 2023 19:57:22 GMT -5
Wow! You're making very rapid progress on this one.
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Post by TJ on Nov 23, 2023 6:32:03 GMT -5
Somebody got his mojo back. Mike you really built this up quick
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 28, 2023 10:30:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I'll get some primer and paint on this after the Super Bugs are done.
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Post by armornutii on Jan 10, 2024 19:15:17 GMT -5
Well I was WRONG. I just seen a picture of an A-4M flying for the Argentine Air Force and low and behold right there on the Starboard wing to fuselage join is a gigantic tube that can only be a gun. I was wrong, misinformed, and truly didn't do enough research before spewing what I thought was good skinny.
By the way how is this build coming? I do love me a nice scooter.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 13, 2024 19:13:09 GMT -5
Well I was WRONG. I just seen a picture of an A-4M flying for the Argentine Air Force and low and behold right there on the Starboard wing to fuselage join is a gigantic tube that can only be a gun. I was wrong, misinformed, and truly didn't do enough research before spewing what I thought was good skinny. By the way how is this build coming? I do love me a nice scooter.
It's on the bench but I've been working on the Prowler right now. I'll get back to it soon.
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