goon Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) Hi gang, Here is my 1/48 A-4Q Skyhawk converted from the Hasegawa E/F kit with the Aconcagua resin set. This model depicts 3-A-301 from 1st Air Naval Attack Squadron as flown by Lt. Roberto Sylvester against HMS Ardent on 21st May 1982. It's the first time I've tried to make an aircraft this dirty, and although I'm pleased with it, it might be a little heavy handed. As usual, several members chipped in with help and references on my WIP thread, which you can see here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234957342-148-a-4q-argentinian-navy-may-1982/ . Particular thanks go to f4h1phantom and Luis Pacheco I hope you like it, thanks for looking, Gareth Edited June 21, 2014 by goon 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 looking very nice! how was the fit of the resin parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Goon, OMG!!!!! That is INCREDIBLY STUNNING, PHENOMENAL build.. I LOVE your .Skyhawk... It's GORGEOUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 GREAT LOOKING A-4 , LOOKS GREART NICE JOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Great subject matter and a cracking model. Love it! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi! That is one of the best A-4 I have ever seen! The dirt looks perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Very nice work. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Lovely build, weathering looks great! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Very Nice. Love the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Cracking A-4!! Lovely build and weathering looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sweet, I have the A-4C on the bench at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Very nicely finished. Love it. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Top marks, that's lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for the comments everyone. exdraken - check the linked WIP for some of the issues with the resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Wow! that very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Great looking build. I think the weathering is spot on as naval aircraft always seem to get mucky. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynski Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Very nice indeed! It does look like you still have masking tape on the wing tip lights though (the clear ones). Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks for the further comments. I think you are correct Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have an Argentine Skyhawk on my desk too at the moment. Mine is the Argentine boxing from Hasegawa though, so no need for major conversion. I guess I'm partly to blame for you not being able to find any A-4B/Cs. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrivera Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Great plane! one of the most beautiful aircraft in the world. It really was very good. Excellent details and very good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 That's great, the weathering looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Wow, very impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marags Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Fworr! I like them dirty and she's FILTHY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I really do like that, very nice, good job on all aspects Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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