Post by doogsatx/ on Mar 13, 2014 10:08:28 GMT -5
Getting ready to take the plunge on my next jet build - Hasegawa's 1/48 A-7E.
For the scheme, I'll be going with a low-viz VA-72 Bluehawks ship from Operation Desert Storm. Along with the F-4G, RF-4C, A-6E, B-52 and a handful of others, the A-7E was and old dog that performed remarkably well in the conflict. I've read that many squadrons were less than happy when they were transitioned into the Hornet a few years later since it wasn't as effective a bomber.
I'll be doing "405" but here's a shot of "414" in action.
And here's a nice shot of 402 showing just how dirty these SLUFs got in combat.
I'll be using the AirDocs Atlantic Fleet Low-Viz decal sheet.
Outside of the decals and weapons (Mk.20 Rockeyes at least...A-7's dropped something like 70% of all Rockeyes dropped in Desert Storm), the only aftermarket I'm planning to use is Aires' gorgeous cockpit.
Should be starting soon-ish.
For the scheme, I'll be going with a low-viz VA-72 Bluehawks ship from Operation Desert Storm. Along with the F-4G, RF-4C, A-6E, B-52 and a handful of others, the A-7E was and old dog that performed remarkably well in the conflict. I've read that many squadrons were less than happy when they were transitioned into the Hornet a few years later since it wasn't as effective a bomber.
I'll be doing "405" but here's a shot of "414" in action.
And here's a nice shot of 402 showing just how dirty these SLUFs got in combat.
I'll be using the AirDocs Atlantic Fleet Low-Viz decal sheet.
Outside of the decals and weapons (Mk.20 Rockeyes at least...A-7's dropped something like 70% of all Rockeyes dropped in Desert Storm), the only aftermarket I'm planning to use is Aires' gorgeous cockpit.
Should be starting soon-ish.
