Uncarina Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I'm building this one as a tribute to B.K. Bryans and Phil Waters, who flew this mission aboard 401 (Buno. 152626). They flew down streets in Hanoi below the level of the buildings' rooftops to avoid the tremendous antiaircraft fire, and dodged several SAM's. After the mission an aircraft maintenance chief presented Capt. Bryans with the throttle quadrant, which was bent forward 18 degrees. Both crewmen were nominated for the Navy Cross (BK Bryans (2011) Flying Low, 3rd edition). Since then Capt. Bryans has authored several books, and I've very much enjoyed and recommend the several that I've read. You can check them out at bkbryans.com, or search at Amazon. With this build I'm lucky for several reasons: I've been in contact with him to learn more about the specific aircraft he flew, Petrov has made decals for this specific aircraft, and I'm able to see the corrections that I'll need for the Trumpeter kit from the fine previous builds posted in the LSP forums. I've started by removing some of the details from the fuselage halves inaccurate for the “A†version, and launched into the cockpit. I'm really enjoying this build, and being in contact with the pilot who flew this aircraft makes this one of the most meaningful and worthwhile builds I've done in a while! Cheers, Tom Edited December 26, 2014 by Uncarina Uilleann, Girlscanplay2, ghatherly and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 This looks way cool, and a great history !..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice start Tom. Added detail and seats spruce up the CP nicely! Barry Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks, Barry! It is a lot of fun, and I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Very Nice start Tom! I am going to add your name to the list here, I was at work all day sorry. Paul Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Paul, Thanks, and I'm glad you like it! Working on a Saturday...hardcore, man! Cheers, Tom LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Tom, Teresa and I are on call 24 hours a day and can work more then 7 days a week at times. I'm still going to get my Scooter done in 6 Mo's though! Looking forward to more progress! It's a neat jump from Props to jets isn't it? I am having fun! Paul Harold and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Barrett Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice details Tom! Ted Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Ted, Thanks! We can help each other out with our respective builds! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Barrett Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Sounds good to me Tom. Although I think I will be asking more of you than you of me! LOL As with most aircraft that I really like, once I start working on them I find that my knowledge of them, Intruder included is woefully inadequate. Oh well there are several good builds going on so I can catch up quickly! Talk to you soon, Ted Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Excellent start. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Sounds good to me Tom. Although I think I will be asking more of you than you of me! LOL As with most aircraft that I really like, once I start working on them I find that my knowledge of them, Intruder included is woefully inadequate. Oh well there are several good builds going on so I can catch up quickly! Talk to you soon, Ted Ted, just let me know if there's anything I can find out. Also, if you haven't already, check out the Intruder builds by Blackbetty, Petrov27, Reconspit, and P. Stoner posted previously on LSP. Cheers, Tom Edited May 4, 2014 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Excellent start. Thanks! That cockpit has been a lot of fun to put together. The intakes? Well, that'll take a little more work! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Barrett Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi Tom, I will certainly take you up on info to make the kit a more accurate A-6A, but I'll try not to be too much of a pest. Right now I'm working up the engines and intakes. Ted Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Great detail work Tom. Very nice start. Paul Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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