otis252 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 An A-1E would be great! I don't understand why it would be so tough to do? Two new fuselage halves, a lower wing with the round gear openings, and of course a couple new sprues with the cockpit and canopy parts.Not much more. Chuck wrbrdmech and paul fisher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbrdmech Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Joel, Here is my Navy ZM kit. Thanks Shane LSP_K2 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Shane, Outstanding. Joel wrbrdmech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbrdmech Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Shane, Outstanding. Joel Thanks Joel, I started a WIP on my Air Force Sandy. More pics should be coming soon as I'm in the process of painting and finishing it up now. I'll post some cockpit pics as well. I used the kit cockpit on my Navy A-1H and used the Aires pit on my A-1J. Not that it's needed but the Skyraider is in my top 5 favorite aircraft so I went over the top on it. Aires cockpit, Daco, AMS and Video Aviation underwing stores. Zotz decals. Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Two of my build. I kept the folding feature of the wings. Cheers, Tom Joel_W and wrbrdmech 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Ben, I certainly admire you for sticking to a max amount for a kit purchase. I keep on setting limits, but I keep on breaking them. I gotta learn to live/model within my means, as I'm just about fully retired, and my modeling war chest will certainly be taking a major beating. At least as far as my wife is concerned. Joel I have a similar dilemma, Joel. My price threshold is actually quite low these days, so many LSP kits, are off my list now. I won't hesitate to spend the $300 for the 1:16 Jagdtiger in August though, I can tell you that. My problem is that we bought a house 2 years ago which is killing most of my budget. When I was still living with my parents, I had no problem spending $150+ on a kit but these times are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Great build Tom! Where did you get the Yankee seat or scratch built? Thanks. Chuck Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Great build Tom! Where did you get the Yankee seat or scratch built? Thanks. Chuck ZM A-1H comes with it (sprue A) but not called out in the H instructions. On their USA site you can get the A-1J instructions in pdf to see the other seat assembly:http://volksusastore.com/webstores/scale/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=814 Edited May 4, 2017 by ziggyfoos Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Great build Tom! Where did you get the Yankee seat or scratch built? Thanks. Chuck Thanks Chuck! The build was my first ZM kit, with just a few things to look out for as I recall: the rear fuselage fit, the cowling joints, and the wingfold. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks Joel, I started a WIP on my Air Force Sandy. More pics should be coming soon as I'm in the process of painting and finishing it up now. I'll post some cockpit pics as well. I used the kit cockpit on my Navy A-1H and used the Aires pit on my A-1J. Not that it's needed but the Skyraider is in my top 5 favorite aircraft so I went over the top on it. Aires cockpit, Daco, AMS and Video Aviation underwing stores. Zotz decals. Looking forward to reading through your WIP thread, as I'm sure I can pick up a lot insight into the build, as well as ideas to incorporate in my build. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 T Two of my build. I kept the folding feature of the wings.Cheers, Tom Tom, Now that's really impressive. The folding wings look really good. I just might go that route but with just one wing folded. I do have several pictures of the USAF -1Js with their wings folded. Joel Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Cheers, Tom Pretty snazzy, but why no weapons? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My problem is that we bought a house 2 years ago which is killing most of my budget. When I was still living with my parents, I had no problem spending $150+ on a kit but these times are over. Well, I really need more models like I need a third eye in my forehead, but there are those kits that still appeal to me, but just aren't practical to consider, at least for now. There are kits, however (like the Jagdtiger), that appeal to me so much, that I'm perfectly willing to forego other kits, so that I can purchase that one. Six $50 dollar kits vs one $300 kit, I can live with that. Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Well, I really need more models like I need a third eye in my forehead, but there are those kits that still appeal to me, but just aren't practical to consider, at least for now. There are kits, however (like the Jagdtiger), that appeal to me so much, that I'm perfectly willing to forego other kits, so that I can purchase that one. Six $50 dollar kits vs one $300 kit, I can live with that. Kev, I do like your rationalization. But there aren't many $50 LSP kits out there these days that grab my attention. I keep on gravitating towards the ZM and Tamiya kits. Guess I just have to stop hanging out with Pete so much, as it's he's obviously a bad influence on me. Joel Edited May 4, 2017 by Joel_W LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I don't buy many kits as my field of interest is pretty limited - in addition, I like doing things myself. The Z-M Spad is a must have for me, but not at any price. I am also tempted by a 1/18th scale Hornet kit from HPH but there are just too many other more important things I could do with that money (buying half a CNC milling machine for example). I love my hobby and it's very important to me, but as already mentioned - not at any price. Joel_W and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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