Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) This is my Douglas A1-H Skyraider from Zoukei Mura. This aircraft belonged to Billy Phillips, who was the Commander of the VA-52 “Kightriders”, flying off of the USS Ticonderoga in 1967 over the skys of Viet Nam. The kit was a blast to build and I highly recommend it. It was a labor of love, and nothing but a complete pleasure to build. For those that are interested, HERE is a link to the WIP. If you have any questions about the build or the kit itself, Ill be happy to try to answer them. Without further delay, here is my big SPAD – MORE……….. Edited July 7, 2012 by Out2gtcha KiwiZac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 STILL MORE…….. KiwiZac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks great Brian! While not my era, I've watched your WIP and enjoyed it very much (as I do with all of your WIP's)! Definitely a great tutorial on the many skills you used to build this model. Now that your last couple of completions have been very LARGE, might I recommend a Special Hobby I-16 to give you something a little more manageable to build next Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks for tagging along for those that did on my WIP, it was a BLAST! Also, thanks to all those who gave words of encouragement, as it always helps. As they say gents onward and upward! NEXT???????????? Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 ....................! (Run out of superlatives). Great fun to watch and follow. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Holy crap Brian, you really outdid yourself here! Love the weathering (how many times have I said that during the WIP LOL!) as well as that antenna mounting on the tail, how did you do that? Bloody fantastic work there old friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Very, very, VERY nice Brian - a joy to watch looking forward to what's next... Peter (what IS next?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Terrific work Brian. I can't believe how quickly you've got this one together too. Congrats on a fine model. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crownme87 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Great looking warbird! Love the "dirtiness". It was a pleasure to follow this build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! Hers the big guy sitting on my measly display shelf; barely - The Thai bearcat is quite dwarfed by it - For a real size wake up on the SPAD, this is a Has P-47 of mine - Sam was unimpressed by the finished model but still a tad embarrassed about his earlier transgressions...... Edited July 7, 2012 by Out2gtcha Ads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 beautiful build mate - love the weathering - and don't let that cat anywhere near those models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sam was unimpressed by the finished model but still a tad embarrassed about his earlier transgressions...... Hey,.......when ya gotta go,.....ya gotta go, right? Lovely build Brian. It's been inspirational, informative and a pleasure to tag along with the WIP, thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. I've been looking forward to this RFI article and I'm not disappointed. Super images of a super model. The comparison against the Bearcat and Thud just go to show the size of this single engined bomb truck. Just imagine piloting one of these brutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 beautiful build mate - love the weathering - and don't let that cat anywhere near those models! Ahh, thank mate. Sam is a little @#$% some times but overall a great animal and companion. Hes one that gives cats a good name. Has the ability but knows to stear far clear of my shelves or risk my wrath. Brian, What JOY to see your Skyraider.... EXCEPTIONAL, INCREDIBLE , GORGEOUS, STUNNING Build, and your WIP's are just as wonderful to follow and interesting to read. I always seem to skip along reading them and each time I do they are quite fascinating indeed. :clap2: This is A SUPERB finished Model.. KUDOS .. :bow: :bow: MARU..5137 :wub: Thanks Maru, kind of you. (he said rhyming as he went) Hey,.......when ya gotta go,.....ya gotta go, right? Lovely build Brian. It's been inspirational, informative and a pleasure to tag along with the WIP, thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. I've been looking forward to this RFI article and I'm not disappointed. Super images of a super model. The comparison against the Bearcat and Thud just go to show the size of this single engined bomb truck. Just imagine piloting one of these brutes! This is true. Guess if I had to go, then got locked a room with no bathroom/facilities for 9 or 10 hrs I might find a nice bag to go on myself. And no............cant imagine. Even after slamming into another aircraft and loosing a third of a wing, it will still bring you in for a perfect 3 poiint landing like nothing was even wrong at all..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_YKYv7HhW0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Brian, that build is indeed all that and a bag of chips. Outstanding! The P-47/Skyraider Mistel is pretty cool too! Edited July 7, 2012 by Mikester JamesHatch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Awesome! I thought your Su was the dogs nuts but this one is terrific. Really great build, perfect weathering and crud. This is the benchmark for others to aspire to. The perfect Spud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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