David Lengyel Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hello everyone, while waiting for several aftermarket items during the Phantom project, I started to work on Vietnams Scooters limited edition from Eduard. I've decided for USN VA-195 marking option as seen during WestPac 1969 cruise aboard of USS Oriskany, which was the squadron's final voyage with Scooters. I wanted to depict the Iron Hand ordnance layout with AGM-45 Shrike missiles and Zuni rocket pods but I've learned that during that time there was an embargo on air raids against North Vietnam, therefore no missions were carried out into the SAM-rich enviroment. I'll stick with rather traditional ordnance as seen on the picture from the cruise book. Here are first pictures. Sibling Scooter during the WestPac 1969 cruise. PE works almost done. I've decided to hand paint the cockpit instead of using Eduard Zoom PE parts. Dry fitting of wing and the hump. I've decided to correct one of the few kit's flaws - the step on the leading edge as there should be a smooth transition to the rest of the wing. A hump dry fitting. A little bit more filling needed. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very neat job , I like it very much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Very nice work David. When I started looking at the first pictures I was indeed thinking "I wonder if he's going to correct the step at the slats..." And he did it!! With nice access panel work to boot. Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collin Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 File that hump down and dry fit it the best you can...then use Mr. Surfacer, cleaned up with a Q-tip and some Mr. Thinner....will blend that hump in like a champ. I just built the same kit in-flight over the last few months. An enjoyable build. Cheers Collin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Nice work so far, have to agree that the cockpit tub looks nice just painted, definetly one of the best "out of the box" tubs I've come across. Rgds, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Excellent David. Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 nice start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is not the only kit having a problem with a 'step' and a slat extended option: Revell's new Tornado in 1/48 suffers the same problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Building wrapped on this one, all details and small parts done. Finally moving this little bird into a paint booth. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Surfacer is up, I had to eliminate a lot of scratches and blemishes, but the actual painting can finally begin. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looking good David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank you buddy I am working both on the aircraft and on the detail parts at the same time, which slows down my pace a little bit, but the final assembly should be way quicker than usual. White paint was laid down on the bottom areas and where roundels and insignias will be painted later on. Quick pictures from the bench: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Great job David. What masks are you using for the insignia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Nice work David, if it's not too late you can still go with the Iron Hand load, the pic here from the Oriskany 1969 Cruise book: http://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv34-69/048.htm shows Shrikes on a rack ready to be loaded, they wouldn't bring them up on deck if they weren't going to be loaded, most likely onto A-4s. Click on the previous page to see another pic of Shrikes ready to be brought top side. Even though there may have been a bombing halt they probably had a/c loaded for SAM suppression in case a radar came up to threaten a strike or recon flight. Jari Edited January 16, 2017 by Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 15 hours ago, snapper_city said: Great job David. What masks are you using for the insignia? Thank you my friend. I am using custom die-cut masks from my friend. 14 hours ago, Finn said: Nice work David, if it's not too late you can still go with the Iron Hand load, the pic here from the Oriskany 1969 Cruise book: http://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv34-69/048.htm shows Shrikes on a rack ready to be loaded, they wouldn't bring them up on deck if they weren't going to be loaded, most likely onto A-4s. Click on the previous page to see another pic of Shrikes ready to be brought top side. Even though there may have been a bombing halt they probably had a/c loaded for SAM suppression in case a radar came up to threaten a strike or recon flight. Jari Thanks Jari, that's a nice catch! I wish I could know earlier. At this stage I am way too far with the Mk. 82 bomb load, so I will stick to this layout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hey there, I just stripped down masks from the Scooter and got a heart stroke several times - when the paint went down with the mask. Fortunately it's repairable, so I will start right away. Just wanted to share a couple of pictures, because from now on is not just a grey piece of plastic. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That's annoying about the paint lifting but it's really coming to life now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looking splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow David, I love it your build is looking fantastic. I've always liked Scooters and SLUFFS from this era and the fact that you are modelling her with the tow arm and access ladder is great. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That is such a lovely little kit, brilliant work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 2016-03-28 at 1:49 PM, Collin said: File that hump down and dry fit it the best you can...then use Mr. Surfacer, cleaned up with a Q-tip and some Mr. Thinner....will blend that hump in like a champ. I just built the same kit in-flight over the last few months. An enjoyable build. Cheers Collin The way I add the hump is before I glue the fuselage together I glue the left hump to the left fuselage and I do the same for the right. I use Tenex so it dries instantly and I get a good tight fit at the join on the fuselage. I worry about the top seam once the halves are joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thank you chaps I am building up the morale before paint job repairs, so I've painted some details and ordnance. Also decided to paint yellow stripes on the Mk.82 as these were kind of various back then. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Good morning gentlemen, here's some fresh stuff from my bench - I just finished decaling and almost all tiny parts are ready. Now the Scooter will become a filthy mess. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lengyel Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Some progress: weathering overdone 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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