dodgem37 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Smooth work. Very nice, Alan. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Thank you for the kind feedback gentlemen! I've spent a little time at the bench.... First off I enlarged the rudder slightly with card stock and added some detail to the instrument coaming: Check the fit... looks a little more appropriate! I've been experimenting a little with the cockpit... added some detail, larger rails for the ejection seat and a little detail such as the throttle etc... Still not complete in this area by a long shot! One area I always enjoy detailing up... landing gear! I seperated the fork and added brass bushings to strengthen the area and to allow for castoring of the main fork. The kit part was molded together with the nose wheel which in my opinion in this scale is outright taboo... Another shot of the gear together: The main gear were shortened by 1mm and reinforced the entire length by a brass rod from one end to the other.... I have started to paint up the ACMI pod... Slowly but surely making progress! So far that's it... lots of little jobs right now! Edited October 19, 2015 by alaninaustria Greg W, mark31, Zero77 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice add-ons. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks Mark! Much appreciated! I'm really trying to make time for this build... today I was able to get the main engine fan painted up: And, I was able to finally paint up my ACMI pod! I used white decals and a few spare numbers to detail it: In situ: I ordered some Mr. Paint, and it arrived today... can't wait to give it a go!! That's all for today, thanks for stopping by! Cheers and happy modelling! Alan Edited October 20, 2015 by alaninaustria Kagemusha, Zero77, NavyF4s and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Looks great !......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's some lovely work, Alan. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks gentlemen! Am hoping to get a couple more hours in at the bench tonight! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Am looking forward to spending some time on this build tomorrow- just spent an excellent day on my yearly simulator refresher!! Time for a beer and some bench time! Cheers and happy modelling everybody! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) A quick update! Baby steps.... found enough time to get the rear fuselage section joined, and the rear attenae attached... I also ran over the seams with some MrSurfacer 500.... Next up will be sanding gently along those seams! I also filled in along the seam behind the air intake.... Hope you enjoy the small steps! She's starting to look like a Scooter! Cheers Alan Edited October 24, 2015 by alaninaustria Greg W, jgrease, Zero77 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Somehow this one slipped by me. Looking great, good attention to detail. Ron alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Great work Mark alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 fantastic work Alan...you sure make it look easy...ive had twice problems with this moulded in nosewheel tire to the assembly...and i completely agree with you. what am wheels are you using so i can keep the ref for future scooter builds my friend. I hope the LPC/OPC went well, i just did mine on the 4th of the month... Karim alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Karim! Thanks for the kind words mate! The resin tyres are from True Details (32014), they were included already in the trade for this kit! Yes, OPC went really well - always nice to get a great instructor and seasoned crew! Glad you also have yours done too! I really like your work on the A-6... can't wait to see you tackle the Scooter too at some point! Eric has a great Scooter build going on too - he used the Aires wheel bays and cockpit resin sets, they look just great! If I ever do another build, I probably would go with the Aires sets too! Cheers and fly safe bro Alan karimb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Alan Wonderful progress on the A4 ... looking fantastic. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Awesome job on your Boca Chica Bandit.. I have 2 Trumpeter A-4's gathering dust,both will be in VF-45 Adversary markings.....oneday Edited October 27, 2015 by mungo1974 Dragon, alaninaustria and Greg W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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