abat Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just finished a few weeks back, my RAN A4-G Skyhawk. I'm a slow modeller and only finish a few kits a year but I eventually get there. This Skyhawk is from HMAS Melbourne and is no.5 in my quest to build a near complete fleet of 1/72 scale RAN aircraft (below). A short build thread can be found here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234957298-a4-g-skyhawk/ 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Nice! Fantastic collection, too. Whose decals did you use, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks aidy, decals from Pageley (Aussie Decals) and came with the Fujimi kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Really nice A4G and nice RAN aircraft collection My Wife's Grandfather was in the original crew to ferry the Melbourne from the UK to Aussie, and served on her for a time, so its always nice to see modelling associated with HMAS Melbourne. And as mentioned in your WIP A4G - N13 154904 was on sold to the RNZAF to become NZ6212, so a cool build on these two accounts Thanks for sharing your build photos Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Just lovely Now for a Sea Venom Edited September 21, 2014 by Graeme H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice indeed, I do like the Scooter and the Oz scheme shows it off well. I do like your Wessex 31 too. Congratualtions and thanks for the pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just lovely Now for a Sea Venom Thanks Graham. Yes, I' keen to do a venom. I have a cyber hobby kit in my stash but I read the CMR one is much more authentic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 My Wife's Grandfather was in the original crew to ferry the Melbourne from the UK to Aussie, and served on her for a time Alan Hi Alan, no doubt he knew my father - he was on the same voyage and served in Melbourne up until after the Voyager collision. Thanks for your comments. Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice indeed, I do like the Scooter and the Oz scheme shows it off well. I do like your Wessex 31 too. Congratualtions and thanks for the pics. Colin Thank you Colin. It's a lovely aircraft. Tragic they were sold off prematurely. Next to be finished will be a Bristol Sycamore which might also interest you. I'm trying to decide whether to fold the rotors. My display space is limited. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 That's a very, very nice A4. I love the whole collection in fact. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice work there - love the subject and great collection of RAN aircraft! PS I was going to say the light grey on the A-4G looks a bit off to me - but thankfully I see it was just the lighting conditions in the photo - as the light grey looks spot on in the link to the build! So well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Fantastic finish!! Super clean, and yet very convincing... love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I have a cyber hobby kit in my stash Place it in the rubbish bin and nail the lid shut so the abomination cant get out! Nice Scooter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Place it in the rubbish bin and nail the lid shut so the abomination cant get out! Nice Scooter. Yikes! Now where's my hammer. Thanks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice work there - love the subject and great collection of RAN aircraft! PS I was going to say the light grey on the A-4G looks a bit off to me - but thankfully I see it was just the lighting conditions in the photo - as the light grey looks spot on in the link to the build! So well done! Thank you. The camera white balance plays havoc with the colours. I note the twin seater at HMAS Albatross museum actually looks a bit bluer in real life than my paint choice but again the inside lighting may affect that too. I'm happy for now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks for your kind comments gaz, arie. Nice kayak in your avatar too gaz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice build and collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 very nice work and a superb collection there they all look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 She is beautyfull!!!! Just gorgeous lady!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 great looking build and collection Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice one abat, I checked your build thread for the colours you used. I have 1/32 version to do as a commision build. I will see how the colours you used compared to what the decals suggest. I know there has been a lot of debate regarding the greys in this scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Place it in the rubbish bin and nail the lid shut so the abomination cant get out! Nice Scooter. You tell it like it is Danni! Great looking model, I think the RAN Scooters are best looking of them all. I love the RAN line up as well. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I like it!! That a great build and adds to the lovely collection you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 You tell it like it is Danni! Great looking model, I think the RAN Scooters are best looking of them all. I love the RAN line up as well. Martin Thanks Martin, Im more than inspired by your double build thread. I've a 1/48 tracker and Wessex in my stash too but no nailing needed on those kits. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Very nice work there - love the subject and great collection of RAN aircraft! PS I was going to say the light grey on the A-4G looks a bit off to me - but thankfully I see it was just the lighting conditions in the photo - as the light grey looks spot on in the link to the build! So well done! Hi Uncle Dick, I'm not quite sure what the truth here is but this is a photo of a TA-4G from the HMAS Albatross museum that I took after painting my scooter. I had an 18% grey card with me so the white balance (and hence colour) should be quite accurate. The light grey is a lot, lot bluer than I'd anticipated. Food for thought. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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