Trumpeter A-6A Intruder

[petrov27]

Hi wwesley - could you please post a review on the site of the Avionix cockpit with some close up photos? Ideally comparing to the kit parts so we can see what has been improved? The cost point on this set is fairly high so I would love to see a comparison to the kit so I can judge if the cost is worthwhile....

 

Thanks!

[petrov27]

Started back up on this as I am waiting for some aftermarket for my Vietnam group build.

 

The Intruder I am building does not have the dual chaff/flare buckets as the kit includes so those need to be filled. Also needed to extend the ecm fairing back over where the buckets where:

 

 

My subject does not have the perforated and hinged fuselage speed brakes so filled those:

 

 

Brakes just sitting in place not glued yet, hinges filled in and the fairing extension complete:

 

 

Also started some of the weapons it will carry...

 

Edited May 20, 2014 by petrov27

[Bravo52]

Ok, now I'm a little concerned about the beast off the left wing-tip in post #135. You appear to have some sort of gremlins haunting this picture. I'm scared.....

[shepard]

nice catch on the speed brakes mate!

 

awesome

 

shep

[Uncarina]

Outstanding! What are the curved rectangular shapes just forward and under the speedbrakes? Are these molded for slimelights like the ones on the dorsal fuselage?

 

Thanks,  Tom

Edited May 20, 2014 by Uncarina

[petrov27]

Thanks all for the positive feedback!

 

Tom - I believe those shapes are reinforcement plates of some sort but not certain - they are white like the rest of the underside of the a/c

[Montgomery St.John-Smythe]

Outstanding build. Your cockpit work is sensational. The great John Holmes would be proud of your work on the cockpit.

Montgomery

[petrov27]

Thank you for the positive feedback!!

 

My subject has the ALQ-100 "canoe paddle" antennas on the outer pylons, but I did not think the kit's were the right size and they are very flimsy - I had broke one off anyway during assembly...

 

So I have studied pictures and attempted to make them from scratch:

 

[wwesley]

I removed mine to make my intruder an A-6E. A-6A thru E is the same on the outside except for the 100 ant. On the inside you from vacuum tubes to circuit boards . When the E Tram came ten you have a whole new airplane design

[P Stoner]

Great job buddy. The Intruder is really looking good.

 

Paul

[petrov27]

Thanks guys - slowly inching towards painting it. Sure wish someone did masks for the canopy! The rear portion is no sweat but the front is pretty tricky.....

[Tony T]

Thank you for the positive feedback!!

 

My subject has the ALQ-100 "canoe paddle" antennas on the outer pylons, but I did not think the kit's were the right size and they are very flimsy - I had broke one off anyway during assembly...

 

So I have studied pictures and attempted to make them from scratch:

 

Great job with the antennae.

Surprised Quickboost at Aries haven't clued up to these, or replacement "air brakes" yet.

 

Tony

[zak]

great progress, one of my fave aircraft

[Uncarina]

Nice job! It's great watching your build take shape. I better check my antennae!

 

Cheers, Tom

[petrov27]

Tony

Nice progress on the A6. Enjoying your progress.

Keep 'em coming

Peter

 

LOL - Tony you have taken over my build

 

Regardless, thanks gents for the positive comments. Going to try to cast those antenna in resin so I can get a couple that are exactly the same - I dont have much casting experience so I expect a mess lol