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A-4F VA-152 * * F I N I S H E D * *

ij001

ij001

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For the Skyhawk Anniversary GB over at Kiwi Modeller - The 1980 vintage Esci kit re-boxed and re-issued by Italeri a couple of years ago. First job was to cut down one of the 300gallon wing tanks so I can mount it on the centreline pylon:

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Next, I built the model - well all the 'big bits' anyways:

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Not sure that this is going to take too long !! :blush: - All comments, questions and criticism welcome. More soon.

Ian.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

That's a nasty seam, wasn't there an avionics package carried on centerline that would cover that seam up?
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

I really like Skyhawk, grat progress Ian! :popcorn

All the best!
Dusan.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

There isn't a whole lot wrong with the old Esci Scooter. Make a tidy little jet, for not-so-much $$! This is lookin' swell Ian!!

Mind them backard Humps, 'Pup! You might injure something! :yipee
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

You're right there's very little to fault with the accuracy of this wee kit. Yes the detail is a little crude in places and yes the 'pit has decals - but let's be honest it is TINY and with the lid closed...

Last night I attached the undercarriage legs, and may get to shoot a primer coat this evening. It's far too warm to spray this afternoon, and besides I'm busy Coastguarding just now :drinks

Ian.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

Primer on:

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Going to leave it to dry thoroughly for a few days, then start with the white coats.

AFN

Ian.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

And now with two light coats of Tamiya matt white. Got good coverage so looking at probably just one coat of glossy white soon.

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Stay tuned, more soon.

Ian.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

Yeap looking good! :good:

Maybe it's the Gasser look but I like the A-4, it is a cool looking plane to me.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

They flew as the Blue Angles at one time. They were a bit of a oddity for Navy Aviation because they had only one engine, Navy always wanted two engines in the jet era.
 
A-4F VA-152 'Wild Aces' 1970

Intake lips and slat bays already sprayed Tamiya enamel red, fin flash is Xtyracolour RAF Trainer Yellow, the grey is my very old and much thinned Xtracolour Lt Gull Grey.

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Maybe more this evening, but more likely tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Ian.
 
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