bearmatt Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hello folks, And another Airfix Scooter. Pure pleasure... Continuing with those colorful Navy birds, this one is from the "Flying Ubangis" VA-12 I used Xtradecal Sheet. They are thin and good, settle well too, but the instruction sheet... beware, because they're full of errors ;-) Got myself trapped on a few details with the 102 Dagger sheet and now again with that A-4. Colors used: White from K-Colors FS16440 from AK FS36270 from MRP (for the anti glare) Alclad Aqua Gloss as varnish Cheers b. 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The more I see these airfix skyhawks the more I want to get one... Lovely build and ace pics too with that blue background 👍🏿 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 A nice build, mate. Sweet machine Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Great model. I've been hoarding my kit until I can find a scheme that I like. I'm gonna check out that decal sheet you used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Excellent The Ubangi’s one of my favorite ATKRONS 👍 ... VA-12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Merci Benoit, i like your scooter. Everybody should have one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Lovely Scooter ... and great photos too! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Lovely skyhawk there. I love the colourful US Navy jets and that one is really nice. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 5:36 PM, Thud4444 said: Great model. I've been hoarding my kit until I can find a scheme that I like. I'm gonna check out that decal sheet you used. Thanks everybody for your kind comments! :-) Thud, you should definitely start with it then! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1009720-xtradecal-x72151-douglas-a-4b-skyhawk https://www.scalemates.com/kits/584154-xtradecal-x72-180-a-4b-skyhawks There are so many nice schemes to chose from, I'm sure you'll find something you really like! Cheers. b. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 It’s a thumbs up from me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I love this little kit! A gem! And it’s what got me to become an a Airfix fanboi. Edited October 21, 2017 by Habu12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Beautiful little Skyhawk there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 superbly made kit, Airfix scooter, is a classic, not made one myself, but have one in the stash😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 that's a great Skyhawk - very neat and beautifully photographed CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Work of art. Love that build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Lovely little Scooter, that looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks again mates! Absolutely agree with Habu12 - Airfix is back on track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Beautiful looking model and nicely photographed. Outside of a Blue Angels A-4F, i think this is the first time i've seen one, unencumbered with things like fuel tanks and pylons....and i like it. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, David H said: Beautiful looking model and nicely photographed. Outside of a Blue Angels A-4F, i think this is the first time i've seen one, unencumbered with things like fuel tanks and pylons....and i like it. -d- Thanks David, That was actually also my idea and intention, to keep the Skyhawk's elegant shape clean. My previous two A-4 had both tanks attached (which is also the most common loadout for most aircraft in service) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 hours ago, bearmatt said: Thanks David, That was actually also my idea and intention, to keep the Skyhawk's elegant shape clean. My previous two A-4 had both tanks attached (which is also the most common loadout for most aircraft in service) A clean skyhawk, with a big-bottom Nuke on the centreline station (practice shape in dayglo red, of course) also looks nice...... especially since its the mission the plane was designed for. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 5 hours ago, David H said: A clean skyhawk, with a big-bottom Nuke on the centreline station (practice shape in dayglo red, of course) also looks nice...... especially since its the mission the plane was designed for. -d- Yes, that could be my next project! I remember seeing that Nuke for the first time on a Skyhawk and it was so big, they had to fold the lower fin to the side! And if I'm not mistaken, that is also the reason, why the A-4 is having such a tall landing gear! (There's a pic of it on page 89 of the Naval Fighters Series Nr. 49 book) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Love it,super little scooter beautifully finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 hours ago, bearmatt said: Yes, that could be my next project! I remember seeing that Nuke for the first time on a Skyhawk and it was so big, they had to fold the lower fin to the side! And if I'm not mistaken, that is also the reason, why the A-4 is having such a tall landing gear! (There's a pic of it on page 89 of the Naval Fighters Series Nr. 49 book) IIRC, Drewe Manton built a 48th scale Hasegawa A4D-2 in VA-44 markings and used the weapon from the 48th scale Monogram F-84F for the centerline mount. The tail fins did fold sideways for adequate ground clearance. According to Tommy Thomason's book on the A4D, the tall undercarriage required a waiver and a signoff by the Navy, since it made the plane much more prone to tipping over, as some photos will attest. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 A very nice scooter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 First Airfix scooter I have seen built- what a great model! Love the markings and the finish! Didn't realize the new-tool Airfix kit was that good, or probably more likely, you are one heckuva good model builder! Well done, bearmatt! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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