exdraken Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 In 32, even a Skyhawk gets big! Nice detail, looking forward to some color! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 9:53 PM, FAAMAN said: "my 880" 😎  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Had a read through from the start and enjoyed watching your progress.That's some impressive detail you're adding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Col. said: Had a read through from the start and enjoyed watching your progress.That's some impressive detail you're adding Thanks for those kind comments Col - I know it's not on BM but if you like A4 Skyhawks have a look at this mans superb build of a RNZAF Kahu A4K . https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/34146-trumpeter-132-rnzaf-a-4k-kahu-upgrade/  CJP   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 A thing of grace and beauty Navy870 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 13 hours ago, CJP said: Thanks for those kind comments Col - I know it's not on BM but if you like A4 Skyhawks have a look at this mans superb build of a RNZAF Kahu A4K . https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/34146-trumpeter-132-rnzaf-a-4k-kahu-upgrade/  CJP There's some nice work, inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing the link CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 You are too kind mate....I gotta finish it yet!  Yes Callum's site is a must for all Aussie and Kiwi Skyhawk builds. So pleased he went to all that effort for us all!  Callum, if you are reading this mate....thanks! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Time for another update on my A4G - not a lot to offer up but what I managed to do was time consuming & fiddly. Added a bit more paint to the Ejection seat & will probably just give it a clear matt coat to stop the parachute pack looking shiny - there were seven dimples moulded into the parachute pack and these were filled in after referring to this fine Brazilian A4 build by GDW - https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/75765-brazilian-af-1/&page=4d on LSP Next up I had to push mould the wing tip navigation lights as the kit parts had long since disappeared - took lots of attempts to get two acceptable clear covers - I painted the inside of the moulding with Tamiya Red and Green clear for the port/starboard coloured sections - I will probably fix them in place with Testors Clear Parts Cement when the time comes - I'm a bit wary of using CA for this & clouding the clear parts. I then decided to try and make the aileron and rudder pushrods & linkage a bit more realistic than the moulded on parts in the kit. CJP  Edited September 17, 2018 by CJP text 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDW Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi CJP. Joined up so I can follow along here. Great job with everything! Restoring this older model adds a dimension to your WIP thread that I like too.  Have you come to a decision on paint/markings yet?  Greg   1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, GDW said: Hi CJP. Joined up so I can follow along here. Great job with everything! Restoring this older model adds a dimension to your WIP thread that I like too.  Have you come to a decision on paint/markings yet?  Greg   Hi Greg thanks for your comments - for a change I thought I would try an early RAN scheme around 1969 to early 1970's I think with red/white rudder checks and straight refuelling probe - I have seen 1/32 models of RAN Skyhawks done with large red/white checks on the fin and also the later two tone grey scheme but not the early scheme - the only reservation I have is masking the "corrugated" surface of the rudder to paint those red/white checks on it - if the checks don't look any good I will try one of the later schemes . Chris Edited September 21, 2018 by CJP text 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Oops, I missed this update...I need to get to Britmodeller more often!  Nice work on the wingtip lights, might do the same after seeing the effect it gives...ta! I like your choice of scheme too, very nice!  Cheers Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 The A-4 is such a good looking aircraft, no matter the camouflage scheme, good luck with your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Oops, I missed this update...I need to get to Britmodeller more often!  Nice work on the wingtip lights, might do the same after seeing the effect it gives...ta! I like your choice of scheme too, very nice!  Cheers Anthony Thanks Anthony - after positive comments from yourself and GDW I have been toying with the idea of posting the WIP at its current state of progress on LSP too & continuing it on both websites  - with maybe a link back to the full WIP on BM? - what do you think? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi Chris, you are doing some detail work on your build.  I finished one of these a couple of years ago and did it in the last camo scheme for an ex- maintainer who looked after them.  Anyway, are you aware Hawkeye Models Australia have the decals for the scheme you are after, the sheet is RAN12C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Hi Chris, you are doing some detail work on your build.  I finished one of these a couple of years ago and did it in the last camo scheme for an ex- maintainer who looked after them.  Anyway, are you aware Hawkeye Models Australia have the decals for the scheme you are after, the sheet is RAN12C Thanks for that Ray - I will have a look at Hawkeye's website - do you know if all of the decal sets are currently available? - the sheet would make life easier CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 59 minutes ago, CJP said: Thanks Anthony - after positive comments from yourself and GDW I have been toying with the idea of posting the WIP at its current state of progress on LSP too & continuing it on both websites  - with maybe a link back to the full WIP on BM? - what do you think? Chris That would be awesome Chris! I will be sure not to miss any updates then! Loving this build.  I've had to redesign the Kahu inst panel but I am sure the end result will be worth it.  Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: That would be awesome Chris! I will be sure not to miss any updates then! Loving this build.  I've had to redesign the Kahu inst panel but I am sure the end result will be worth it.  Cheers Anthony Anthony I have always like the look of the RNZAF Skyhawks in the three colour wrap around camouflage and later overall green schemes - You have me thinking about doing a Kahu Skyhawk one day - maybe a TA4K like you are doing so will be following the development of your Kahu panels. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDW Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, CJP said: Thanks Anthony - after positive comments from yourself and GDW I have been toying with the idea of posting the WIP at its current state of progress on LSP too & continuing it on both websites  - with maybe a link back to the full WIP on BM? - what do you think? Chris I think that's a great idea, your build will go over well on LSP for sure. Yeah, use the link and post the early bits at a later date if you feel like it. Fortunately, so far there are just three pages to date so that's doable if you decide you would like to flesh out the whole thing over there. Looking forward to more wherever you post it!  Greg   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: That would be awesome Chris! I will be sure not to miss any updates then! Loving this build.  I've had to redesign the Kahu inst panel but I am sure the end result will be worth it.  Cheers Anthony  1 hour ago, GDW said: I think that's a great idea, your build will go over well on LSP for sure. Yeah, use the link and post the early bits at a later date if you feel like it. Fortunately, so far there are just three pages to date so that's doable if you decide you would like to flesh out the whole thing over there. Looking forward to more wherever you post it!  Greg   Ok Anthony & Greg I have commenced a A4G WIP on LSM with a link back to here Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 8:25 PM, CJP said: Â Â 87 was a damn fine flying machine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 13 hours ago, CJP said: Thanks for that Ray - I will have a look at Hawkeye's website - do you know if all of the decal sets are currently available? - the sheet would make life easier CJP Some sheets are printed to order, he has the white backing decals screen printed elsewhere. So am unsure if the whites are in stock at the moment. Â I can ask him, I chat to him every week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Well I'm hoping that the new years modelling on the A4G will improve after a ropey start - first I wanted to see if I could paint the red/white checks on the rudder which was an early scheme and would mean I would fit a straight refuelling probe - later schemes would need the bent probe. This is why I tried the rudder checks now before I finished the construction of the model.  I masked the checks with Tamiya tape after spraying a base of Tamiya flat white - this was followed by Tamiya flat red The results when I pulled the tape off were not so good especially with the checks on the external ribs of the rudder - the more I tried to neaten it up with a brush the more messy it got until I cleaned it all off and sprayed the base white again and started thinking about an alternative scheme maybe with the red/white checks on the fin. Next the right hand airbrake departed into another dimension so I had to fabricate a new one from plastic scrap and sheet - I did not model the interior because I wanted to pose the airbrakes closed or just cracked open - the left hand kit part and my cobbled up airbrake are in the photo below. I was hoping the RH airbrake might magically reappear but I've searched everywhere with no luck so I guess that's not going to happen.  CJP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) I'm sure I've seen it discussed but can't find it anywhere - can anyone advise what colour the underneath of the RAN A4G slats were? - I thought I read they were white & not red like the slat bed they sit in. CJP Edited January 27, 2019 by CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Correct, gloss white under the slats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, FAAMAN said: Correct, gloss white under the slats Thanks FAAMAN much appreciated! - from what I can see in photos the very ends are red? Edited January 27, 2019 by CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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