Rich F Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Well after 2 years on and off the shelf of doom i have finally beaten this one into submission. For such a nice 'easy' kit this one fought me all the way, hence me nearly giving up on it, I'm glad i didn't. The eagle eyed amongst you will notice that the retraction mechanism from the front gear leg is missing! I painted and detailed it about a year ago, it was then put in a 'safe' place and for the life of me i can't remember where i have put it! Anyway on to the pic's, for those interested you can find the WIP here Oh and as a parting shot, she is now in lots of little bits after jumping out of my hand as i was in the process of placing her in the display case ah well, it remains to be seen if i have the heart to repair her... Thanks for looking Edited January 3, 2017 by Rich F 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Lovely! Looks fab. I love the Scooter in this scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Strewth Cobber thats ripper! Superb build as always Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sad to hear of her demise. Great looking Skyhawk Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Glad you kept going and finished,thats a beaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Beautiful Kahu. I like the war load and the pilot looks so natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Superb, love the subtle weathering to the paintwork, a very realist effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Absolutely beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterman Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Scooterman approves!!!!!!🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Fantastic. One of my all-time favourites. A shame you broke it, but then again, that's what Helen Clarke did to all of them! 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 That's beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 thts a lovely scooter nice n the pilot is an added bonus rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Lovely Kahu! The colours, the finish, everything is just about perfect. Too bad about the accident at the end, though... hopefully you'll repair it someday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Very nice Skyhawk! The only problem I can see with it is that it is from New Zealand. DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Lovely work on my favourite A-4 scheme . I like you got rid of the step on the upper wing as well. Sorry to hear it's had a mishap. I like you chose the Squashed frogs... we went to a lot of trouble to paint those over the 75 Sqn TIki... And they only lasted the flight from Nowra to Ohakea.. Edited January 9, 2017 by Calum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Israel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Simply stunning. It can easily be mistaken with the real thing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 What a shame.. She was gorgeous.. And tragically fitting the RNZAF rounded has a flightless bird on it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Awesome Skyhawk ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Very nice !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Very nice scooter!! I liked the painting and weathering!! Freehand painting? Regards, Nontas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 That's a lovely looking Scooter, looks very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous! Sorry to hear it has ended badly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 15 hours ago, Gary West said: Strewth Cobber thats ripper! Sorry Gary, but seriously?? This is one of my biggest pet peeves. No one talks like that in New Zealand (I know - I'm a Kiwi). What you've written is stereo typical, cliched Australian slang. May as well add "throw a shrimp on the barby" while your at it.... If you're going to bandy a cliche about, use the right one for the appropriate country. For NZ, it would be "That's choice bro" or "That's sweet as Bro ay". Just saying..... NZ and Australia are NOT the same country. Everyone knows that Australia is New Zealand's West Island! Seriously though, in regards to this build, this is by far my most favorite scheme ever to be put on a NZ aircraft and you've done it the justice it deserves. I do hope you'll find that extra bit of love for it to repair it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 24 minutes ago, Madhatter said: Sorry Gary, but seriously?? This is one of my biggest pet peeves. No one talks like that in New Zealand (I know - I'm a Kiwi). What you've written is stereo typical, cliched Australian slang. May as well add "throw a shrimp on the barby" while your at it.... If you're going to bandy a cliche about, use the right one for the appropriate country. For NZ, it would be "That's choice bro" or "That's sweet as Bro ay". Just saying..... NZ and Australia are NOT the same country. Everyone knows that Australia is New Zealand's West Island! Seriously though, in regards to this build, this is by far my most favorite scheme ever to be put on a NZ aircraft and you've done it the justice it deserves. I do hope you'll find that extra bit of love for it to repair it .....and breathe! It was light hearted banter, no more, no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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