Guest Peterpools Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) TRUMPETER GRUMMAN A6A INTRUDER: UPDATE: 7/22/17: Introduction I've lived on Long Island since 1956, the home of both Grumman and Republic until they disappeared into history. Needless to say I am a huge fan of both their aircraft and less then a 15 minute drive from my home is the Grumman Memorial Park, with both a F-14 Tomcat and A-6E Tram on display. Talk about inspiration. I never made it to the contest with my Mossie last time around and this time, my goal is complete the A6 on time and enter her into two contests: The 2018 Noreastcon and the 2018 Mosquitocan. I'm going all out for at least me and the plan is to incorporate all my AM Sets; both Resin and PE, a bit of scratch work if needed, Black Basing for adding a bit of color modulation to the finish and of course, the brilliant AOA Decals. I still have some AM to purchase including the canopy mask set, resin loadouts as soon as I finalize them and if anyone has some suggestions as if I missed some, please let me know I have no choice but to put my current builds on the sidelines and devote 100% of my bench time to the A6, hoping to cross the finish line by mid March. At this point it makes no sense to loose a month or more time finishing the F4, as she isn't contest bound. My brother is already applying the pressure and it's either get going or not enter. I really want to try my hand once more at the contest level and the reality is: get going or, stop procrastinating. and give up the ghost. I now up and running. To be modeled: A-6A Intruder VA-165 Boomers NG-500(155644) - USS Constellation 1971-72 So the epic begins: Thanks for checking in Peter Edited August 21, 2017 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 ok have to follow Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Oh my! Oh my!!!!! Looking forward to the first pics Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I think you will enjoy this build, it's actually one of Trumpeters best models. Looking forward to this one... Bryan Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Holy smokes, Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 You know I'll have a front row seat buddy !!.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Bro Of course I'll be following along here, as well as behind the scenes, emails, texts, our sunday breakfasts, and in person at least once per month. This has to be an absolutely perfect build right through to completion for the contests. So I'm signing on as your pre-contest judge. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Bro, Just saw the full list of posts, you've got yourself some gallery to please. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 This will be a great display to watch! I'm a displaced Long Islander, born and raised in Blue Point. A good friend worked at Grumman. Dan Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 This will be a great display to watch! I'm a displaced Long Islander, born and raised in Blue Point. A good friend worked at Grumman. Dan Dan, That's almost due south from me. I'm from Selden. Joel Daniel460 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONG Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Peter I'm half way thru mine the only advise I would give you is reinforce the upper spine with card stock. And yes it is one of they're best kits. Don Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Heelllooo, now you have my attention! Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Busted out the notepad and sharpened the pencils, going to be taking copious notes! Really looking forward to this build. Mike Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Wow, I guess you are serious about going all out on this one I love this jet so I'll be watching along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Busted out the notepad and sharpened the pencils, going to be taking copious notes! Really looking forward to this build. Mike Mike, I'm not so sure Pete knows what copious means. I'll ask him at the diner tomorrow if he knows. Joel Bill_S, Dragon and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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