Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) After a full week of not working on a model after I finished the Trumpeter F4F-3 Wildcat, build located @: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=66367 I had narrowed down my options to just two kits; the Special Hobbies P-36A/C and the Trumpeter A-4E. While I knew that the P-36 wasn't exactly an easy build, reading in Ron's what to build post where he decided against the P-36 for it's build issues, it was enough for me to decide on the Scooter, and put the P-36 aside for now. So I pulled the Scooter from my stash and opened the box up. I also had the following AM parts to add to the build: Any other details added would be bits & pieces by yours truly. I had previously decided on the AOA decals #32-014, Combat Scooters #4 in the Vietnam War. As for which version it was a no brainer for me, VMA 211 Wake Island Avengers. Right now I'm planning on #6 with the avionics hump. 1st up will be the cockpit and IP. Joel Edited August 4, 2017 by Joel_W kike_gt, mark31, ziggyfoos and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Cool Joel!! I have the M with goodies. I'm here for the duration.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 JA Super choice for your next build. Going to be a fun and interesting build to follow Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Cool Joel!! I have the M with goodies. I'm here for the duration.....Harv Harv, Glad that you joined the party. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 JA Super choice for your next build. Going to be a fun and interesting build to follow Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Bro Bro, Welcome to the party. Harv asked me to remind you to bring the popcorn Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 I already have major concerns about decaling over the Vortex generators. I've done it in 1/48 scale, and it wasn't easy. In 1/32 scale they're much larger even after thinning them down to a more scale thickness. Pete has suggested cutting out the area on the decal for the Vortex generators which is the way I was going to go, but I found on Sprue Brothers the South Beach Masks for the A-4 National Insignias. Has anyone used this as an option? I've never used a mask yet, but there is always a 1st time for everything. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Don't forget the duct tape on the nose: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23316613492 Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Try it, let's us know....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 JA I'll bring the popcorn as long as your buying Bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Cool project, Joel. Masks should be NO issue for a modeler like you. What's with the duct tape? Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Don't forget the duct tape on the nose: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23316613492 Jari Jari, I've seen a few pics of the tape on VMA 211 #17, but most without any tape. Any idea as to why they used the tape? Joel With tape Without tape Edited March 26, 2017 by Joel_W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Cool project, Joel. Masks should be NO issue for a modeler like you. What's with the duct tape? Shaka Hi, Like I said from prior 1/48 experience, the vortex generators are a killer to deal with. I asked Jari the same question about the tape. Seems to be just for that one aircraft at this point. Joel Edited March 26, 2017 by Joel_W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Here are some more: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23399038906/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23399037586/in/photostream/ i think they used it mostly to protect the nose from further erosion and pitting before they found something better to protect the nose tips: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23316706562/in/photostream/ Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Were you able to secure an AMS wheel set for your build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Here are some more: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23399038906/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23399037586/in/photostream/ i think they used it mostly to protect the nose from further erosion and pitting before they found something better to protect the nose tips: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usmcarchives/23316706562/in/photostream/ Jari Jari, Thanks for the info and the pics. Long way to go before I have to see if I can even make the tape look to be in scale. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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