allthumbs Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Here's a look at some recent work, starting with the forward nose landing gear door. A number of different door configurations could be found on Intruders and Prowlers over the years. The most radical departure from the norm was that found on EA-6A 'Electric Intruders.' A large blade antenna, as big as the door itself, sprouted from the centerline, which necessitated the displacement of the taxi light to starboard. In addition, the placement and spacing of the approach lights was unique to this version. Here's a look at a KA-6D door. Aside from the color of the flashing beacon, it's typical of mid-life attack variants... And two shots of the EA-6A door (courtesy P. O'Donnell) As you can see, they differ substantially. So a new door was fashioned from plastic stock. And a comparison to the kit supplied part. Edited May 30, 2020 by allthumbs Harold, Starfighter, johncrow and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 very cool - glad to see underway again! allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) The belly of the beast. Most, if not all, A-6A and EA-6A Intruders were delivered with a teardrop shaped aerodynamic fairing for the Doppler radar antenna, as shown here. Beginning around 1970, twin ALE-29A chaff dispensers were added just behind the antenna, necessitating a redesigned fairing, its aft third essentially removed. New build A-6E's had this feature from the start, and most all early variants, including Electric Intruders, were brought up to this standard by the mid 1970s. Truncated fairing (photo courtesy of P. O'Donnell)... The Trumpeter kit depicts the later configuration with chaff buckets... I back-dated the kit piece to represent the original full teardrop fairing. First I removed the antenna bulge and filled the resulting cavity, as well as the chaff openings, with curved plastic stock. After filing and sanding, I had a smooth panel ready to accept a new scratch built fairing, seen under construction here... The plastic and basswood pattern was then vacuum formed. And here's the finished piece. -Rich Edited May 30, 2020 by allthumbs Rainer Hoffmann, Lars Befring, Harold and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 again fantastic - any chance you will cast and sell the early fairing by itself allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I hope to get a conversion of the one allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Beautiful modelling Rich, The way you have put so much dimension to this build is incredible really looking forward to more updates. Guy allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Icredibly clean and crisp scratch building, Rich! Cheers Rainer allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan8251 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Rich, awesome scratch building! just awesome. I can't wait to see it when it is done. Andy allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Rich Outstanding work Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Rich, "Mad" skills on display here. I'm always left wondering how you you obtain such high levels of perfection......guess there's something to be said about execution. This thread is by far the one I've learned the most from and eagerly await with great anticipation for the next update. Keep up the great work Rich! E. allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Stupendous work, Rich! That new part you made is amazing. Kev allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kike_gt Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You Intruder builders are crazy!! I mean the "good" kinf of crazy, but crazy non the less!! Great work! Harold and allthumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hey Rich, I just wanted to "bump" this thread... any progress on your eagerly awaited conversion? allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 So when can we buy this? allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Incredibly clean work! Impressive! allthumbs and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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