mungo1974 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks mate! I wanted to ask if anybody has any period photo sources for this specific bird? I have found a few odd pics online, it seems this a/c (152067), had a few generations of paint schemes! Cheers and thank you Alan Alan the jet image you posted in your first post isn't the same jet as on the Twobobs sheet. It's A-4E Buno 152004. Small magazine image,but it does show the upper wing camouflage,the port side was a mirror image. Edited October 27, 2015 by mungo1974 alaninaustria, Dragon, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Alan, what a great choice of subject. I really like your way of detailing with a sense of the real deal functionality , pushed oleos turned front wheel and so on. All of that makes your model to stand apart from the crowd . I will follow with excitement. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Fantastic work Alan. I love the small extra details you are choosing to add which will make a huge difference to the finished model Bruce alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback and input! Yes, I know Mungo... I have kept that photo up because I actually really like the different paint scheme better than the one on the TwoBobs decal sheet... I am still undecided! Those NAVY scooters had some really interesting schemes! Thanks for sharing those photos!! They are great!! Stay tuned, more to follow! Cheers Alan Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Those aggressor schemes sure do look good. The mix of grey and blue always looks good on a model, can't wait to see how it comes out for you Matt alaninaustria and Vandy 1 VX 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the vote of confidence!! A short update: Found time to get the seat cushions covered in texture using the tissue technique: Finally starting to look like a fast mover... Elevators and horizontal stabs are done... As well as the rear wing upper parts... and all seams on the rear fuselage have been sanded smooth... Next up: to finish the cockpit detailing so I can get it all sewn closed!!! Getting closer to the finish line! Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Cheers and happy modeling! Alan Edited October 27, 2015 by alaninaustria Greg W and mark31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Quick update.... Started to replace the moulded on oversize vortex generators using the Eduard PE set: I began by lightly painting over the provided template guide to properly allign the vortex generators... Made some progress on the ejection seat: Olive drab seat cushions.... the color seems to be off under the current lighting conditions: Edited October 28, 2015 by alaninaustria Greg W, scvrobeson, Iain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 keep on going my friend great job Mark alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Mark! Exactly the support I need to get this bird done!! Cheers and be safe over there bro! Alan mark31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Really good mate! just had a look through this build. Glad to see another Skyhawk getting built Eric. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Nice Alan! I'm sure doing those vortex generators must have crossed your eyes, but they look much better than what's on the kit. Can't wait to see what you do next. Matt alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Alan Awesome progress on the A4. Outstanding and delicate work on the PE wing vortex generators. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Superb - love the votex generators - not easy to get spacings/lines so neat - especially with such small items! <making notes> Iain alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Alan, superb work mate. I am really enjoying this and Eric's build. I love the little Scooter and you are doing a cracking job. Like everyone else mentioned, those vortex generators are awesome. After seeing this it makes me want to finish mine. Just patiently waiting for this kiwi pit to get into production so I can finish mine. Now, one thing to note on this kit is that fairing behind the canopy tapers back to a point in plan view. It needs more radius to it. For me it detracts from the look as it is so visible when looking down on the kit. But take a look for yourself and see if it bothers you. Either way, lovely job. Cheers Anthony alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) 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 Alan, great update...your work is super clean bro really fantastic stuff!!! The yellow looks super crisp i love it. i always found the yellow to be difficult for me to paint. The vortex gens are fantastic i just bought today a couple of am addons for the scooter (and a CR**LOAD of more stuff for other projects in the stash hopefully to materialize someday i hope! i like stacking up on stuff so when i open a kit box i find all the am stuff i need already inside lol!) Safe flying and happy landings Captain! Karim Edited October 31, 2015 by karimb alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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