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A-1H Skyraider "Miss Eileen', 1st SOS, NKP RTAFB 1969


richdlc

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Hi - after many months work, the final result!  Please check out the build thread in Works In Progress..


 


http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=48499


 


 


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Here's one of the scratched wingtip drop-down lights found on USAF machines - made from pewter sheet and clear thermoform:


 


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The rudder locking mechanism - note that the rudder is angled left, hence some slack for the wire on that side


 


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Here's that 'washed out' rudder - a FUBAR with the dullcote.  I think it looks kind of cool!


 


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hand painted commander's stripes - they look better to me than decals, but 3 mil too far forward compared to the other side - uh-oh!  Nice red dive brake interior.  Dragon's head decal a little too far forward.  Zotz decal originally had a small red square just ahead of the dragon's tongue.  I finally figured out that Zotz must have thought it was part of the marking - it isn't.  In fact, the little red mark is the red reflective strip found on either fuselage side.. behind the dive brake you can just see the 'towel rail' antenna, which I made from flattened sprue (note - the real thing isn't round but 'flattened')


 


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I added Verlinden dry transfer data stencils to each weapons pylon for extra realism.  You can just see the red trim tab in this photo - I saw that 'Miss Eileen' had this feature in a photo of the real aircraft found in the Wayne Mutza book.


 


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Dirt, dust and oil… the red wing jury strut was made from plastic rod and brass wire.  Strangely, Trumpeter don't seem to include these in the kit, but for folded wings they are essential.


 


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The engine was built and assembled in stages. Mount first, then engine, then exhausts, then attach that lot, add cowling and finally prop. The prop is from AMS resins and is a big improvement on the kit parts.


 


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The folded wing was one of the last things to be attached.  Various levers and wires had to be added at this stage:


 


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I didn't go mad on the underside weathering as it will mostly be hidden… but leaking oil is a must. If anything, this is TOO clean


 


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The landing gear struts have red painted locking mechanisms to prevent the gear from accidentally being retracted whilst the aircraft is parked. These were simple to make from pieces of pewter sheet. Remember to put RBF tags on stuff like this!  Mine are from HGW


 


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The canopy had a huge mould seam right down the middle.  I removed this and after a few dozen polishing sessions this is how it turned out.  There are one or two minor flaws visible in the right light.  However, I decided against covering the transparencies in future at this late stage as I didn't want it to go wrong.  With me, future always seems to either pool (causing blemishes) or go wrong in some other way. I just don't trust myself / it enough to risk ruining the only canopy I have. In any case, it looks OK to me.


 


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Oh yes - the yellow grab handles are another feature missing in the kit - I made mine from stretched sprue held in the right position whilst it cooled.  I attached them VERY carefully with simple plastic cement.


 


And some more images of the model…


 


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Hey Loic, thanks a lot :-)

 

it's a great kit to start with, with only a few noticeable errors. I had fun detailing it.  Some parts of it fought me all the way, and I'm not 100% happy with the end result but hey, who ever is?

 

cheers for the kind comments

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NICE! Lovely work Rich all the way around.

 

Question though, as stupid as it may sound, and maybe I missed it in the WIP, but wheres the port wing? Was just thinking it would have been either folded like the starboard one, un-folded, or set aside for maintenance? 

 

Was just curious as I didnt see it in any of the above situations.

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Hi guys - thanks for the kind words!

 

Super result Rich !

Hubert

 

Many thanks Hubert, glad you like it

 

NICE! Lovely work Rich all the way around.

 

Question though, as stupid as it may sound, and maybe I missed it in the WIP, but wheres the port wing? Was just thinking it would have been either folded like the starboard one, un-folded, or set aside for maintenance? 

 

Was just curious as I didnt see it in any of the above situations.

 

not a stupid question mate!  The wing has indeed been removed. I've scratched a simple cradle / wheeled trolley for it. Once my custom made base and case arrive later this week, I'll make a simple concrete surface to replicate a hangar floor. I'll then display the removed wing, along with a figure to illustrate scale. I have to be careful what I add because I've already entered this in a certain class for Telford - any more additions and it will turn into a diorama.  As much as I like doing dios, I think this one is better off in the class it's entered for.  I'll update this thread once the base and ther bits are complete, which should hopefully be very soon

 

Superb Rich!...great detail and weathered up brilliantly......Love your work mate and looking forward to your next project ;)

 

Cheers Fozzy, glad you like the weathering. When I first saw it, I thought it was way too much. However, looking at reference pics of certain Skyraiders makes mine actually seem mild!

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RIch

Amazing work and just a brilliant build. Thoroughly enjoyed following your progress and learned quite a few new techniques along the way.

Looking forward to the dio.

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Peter

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She is an absolute beauty and inspiration mate!! You can be proud of this build!! She looks like she's seen some serious action!!

Cheers

Alan.... still slowly putting away on my Navy Skyraider!!

 

Hi Alan, thanks so much. I am continually checking out the numerous Skyraider builds on here, believe me. It's really grown on me.

 

RIch

Amazing work and just a brilliant build. Thoroughly enjoyed following your progress and learned quite a few new techniques along the way.

Looking forward to the dio.

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Peter

 

As always Peter, your comments are appreciated!

 

Stupendous!

 

Sincerely,

Mark

 

Mark - thanks for checking it out, and for the feedback which is much appreciated. Sharing my work with other people keeps me motivated to keep going.

 

Truly awesome work Rich! I was going to ask the same question about the port wing as Brian. When it's all ready for show, I'd love to publish it on the website.

 

Kev

 

Cheers Kev, many thanks. Of course you can put it on the website, but can you please wait until after Telforfd? TBH I've probably been a bit premature sticking all these pics up, but then I figured hey - I can't hide it and just show it off at one show.  I want people to see it!

 

As for the wing, as I say I will display it next to the plane in a small vignette. Hopefully the base and case I ordered will turn up this week, then I can crack on with the final display

 

cheers

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