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Trumpeter 1/32 A-7E Corsair 2 (VA-22)


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Here is some photos, of the very recently completed 1/32 A-7E

My apologies for not taking more photos during the build, this was mainly due to not having the correct setup until now.

The current builds: 1/24 Vb Spitfire (commission) and the 1/32 F-14A and all future projects,will all have more info and pictures.

My stash is getting quite big now and i'm also starting some AFV builds very soon. I've got 3 Tigers, including the 1/16 King Tiger in the pipeline and the HK 1/32 B-17G.

So there will be a lot of threads appearing soon.

VA-22 (USS Enterprise) LOW-VIS camo with AIRDOC decals:

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I'll take more photos tomorrow when I have better light.

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The A-7E goes together really well, no problems on any of the large pieces.

Fit is good all round with minimal clean-up and small amounts of filler required.

I think Trumpeter has improved considerably over the years although I think this kit is almost 10 years old now? To achieve a seamless intake at the front is not too hard either, just careful prep and the right sanding tools.

The F-14A from Tamiya has it's issues especially when it come to intakes, again though this is 20 years + Really goes to show how technology has been improving.

I'm looking forward to building the F-16C.

AIRDOC decals on the A-7, I have to say are a must though. Stock decals aren't the best looking IMO.

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The Airfix 1/24 Mosquito is a superb bit of engineering, goes together effortlessly. Although too big, I'm going to be doing a Tamiya 1/48 version soon for a commission build.

The new Tamiya Spitfire, P-15, F4-u and Zero are all extremely precise fit too.

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Lovely work, seeing things like this makes me want to have a go at some of these larger kits

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