Homebee Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) HobbyBoss is to release in late February 2019 a 1/72nd Douglas A-4E Skyhawk kit - ref. 87254 Source: http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=129&l=en It'll be the first of a 1/72nd Skyhawk family. - ref. 87254 - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk - ref. 87255 - Douglas A-4F Skyhawk - ref. 87256 - Douglas A-4M Skyhawk V.P. Edited August 15, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Good news, a gap that needed filling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 4 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Good news, a gap that needed filling How so? The Fujimi A-4s will still be the best in this scale. And the HobbyBoss kits still don't appear to have separate slats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: How so? The Fujimi A-4s will still be the best in this scale. And the HobbyBoss kits still don't appear to have separate slats. But how many fujimi a4s are sitting on the rea and virtual shelves of peoples hobby shops? Just the old raised panel line italeris and hasegawas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Slats down on the ground FFS. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 9 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: But how many fujimi a4s are sitting on the rea and virtual shelves of peoples hobby shops? Just the old raised panel line italeris and hasegawas The Fujimi kits do appear to be OOP at the moment. Thankfully, I probably have enough of them stashed away that I won't even have to think about buying this HobbyBoss kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 How difficult would it be to convert this to an A-4G? I really want to build an Aussie aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) On 12/30/2018 at 3:51 PM, NAVY870 said: Slats down on the ground FFS. 99% of the time, yes! There were straps available to pin them up out of the way when working on the weapons hardpoints or loading/unloading ordnance. The Blue Angels aircraft had their slats wired shut to ensure an asymmetric slat condition did not occur during a display. Edited January 3, 2019 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Meatbox8 said: How difficult would it be to convert this to an A-4G? I really want to build an Aussie aircraft. Not difficult. The major difference between the 4G and the 4E was that the G was wired to carry Sidewinders on all four underwing pylons, unlike the E and F before it. The E has the longer nose compared to the earlier versions. The F had an overfuselage "hump", which the G was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Their French Jaguar release was a similar porridge - no air brakes open option which ruled out a realistic depiction of the Jag on the ground!!! Shame about their Scooter depiction missing slats (and I don't see air brakes open either though not as critical for the Scooter on the ground) not to mention wing spoilers and flaps would have been an outstanding addition. But lets wait and see what they actually release in the kit as opposed to judging them on 3D renders - we can always live in hope they make changes! Fujimi would make a small fortune if they re- released their Scooters, I even sent them an email (albeit in English) one or 2 years ago, never received a reply! Perhaps an Airfix Scooter wing graft on the Hobby boss model might work - but I do not know if A-4B and A4E wings were the same??? The Fujimi Scooters go for a small fortune on Evilbay... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 8 hours ago, rickshaw said: Not difficult. The major difference between the 4G and the 4E was that the G was wired to carry Sidewinders on all four underwing pylons, unlike the E and F before it. The E has the longer nose compared to the earlier versions. The F had an overfuselage "hump", which the G was missing. Thank you. Sounds possible, even with my limited modelling skills although the lack of open slats seems a much bigger hurdle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Uncle Dick said: Perhaps an Airfix Scooter wing graft on the Hobby boss model might work - but I do not know if A-4B and A4E wings were the same??? I was wondering the same thing ... Hopefully an A-4 guru will let us know 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: How difficult would it be to convert this to an A-4G? I really want to build an Aussie aircraft. Ours were based on the F so you'd need to start with that Differences between a G and an E include lift spoilers, nose wheel steering avionics fit out (different antennaes and I would think you only get the straight probe in this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, NAVY870 said: Ours were based on the F so you'd need to start with that Differences between a G and an E include lift spoilers, nose wheel steering avionics fit out (different antennaes and I would think you only get the straight probe in this one. Thanks. So it seems what I need ideally as a starting point is an F with no hump? Having said that what I need ideally is the Esci kit of the G but, having trawled the internet off and on for a couple of years it seems that kit is a rare as unicorn dung. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: Thanks. So it seems what I need ideally as a starting point is an F with no hump? Having said that what I need ideally is the Esci kit of the G but, having trawled the internet off and on for a couple of years it seems that kit is a rare as unicorn dung. There was one only a couple weeks ago from a UK dealer on a well known auction site offered for £ 6, just checked and unfortunately it's gone now . Said that, Esci decals are not the best when it comes to resist the test of time, several in my older kits just exploded on first contact with water and aftermarket markings may have been required anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Giorgio N said: There was one only a couple weeks ago from a UK dealer on a well known auction site offered for £ 6, just checked and unfortunately it's gone now . Said that, Esci decals are not the best when it comes to resist the test of time, several in my older kits just exploded on first contact with water and aftermarket markings may have been required anyway.. Thanks Giorgio. Timing is everything. Haven't looked for a little while. As luck would have it I have an old Modeldecal sheet with an 805 Sqn set of markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 21 hours ago, Uncle Dick said: Perhaps an Airfix Scooter wing graft on the Hobby boss model might work - but I do not know if A-4B and A4E wings were the same??? I dont know how it would fit onto the HB kit but the Airfix wing would be ok on a later version. The basic wing structure was the same right the way through all variants with detail changes and the addition of lift spoilers and two extra weapo racks. I do vaguely remember some issue with the vortex generators on the Airfix wing (probably couldnt find a wiring schematic 😎) if you worry about such things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Turtle Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 For what it’s worth: https://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2013/03/a4d-4-skyhawk-collector.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 There is currently an A-4F kit by Esci for sale on EvilBay if you're interested - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Douglas-A4f-Aggressor-scala-1-72-aerei-kit-montaggio/264095264633?hash=item3d7d4def79:g:Sm8AAOSw-uhaUpzE:rk:17:pf:0 The Esci A-4F has a removable hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 12:05 PM, Meatbox8 said: Having said that what I need ideally is the Esci kit of the G Fujimi's A-4E/F Top Gun kit featured a No 805 Squadron A-4G option (BuNo N13-154906). HTH, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Hook said: Fujimi's A-4E/F Top Gun kit featured a No 805 Squadron A-4G option (BuNo N13-154906). HTH, Andre Thanks Andre. I shall see if I can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: Thanks Andre. I shall see if I can find one. Glad to be of help. And should you be unable to find one, I may have one set of the Australian markings somewhere in the decal dungeon. Let me check. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, Hook said: Glad to be of help. And should you be unable to find one, I may have one set of the Australian markings somewhere in the decal dungeon. Let me check. Cheers, Andre Thanks Andre but don't worry. I have a set for 805 Squadron that I will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Any chanse to build an IAF Skyhawk of one of these HB kits? Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Andre B said: Any chanse to build an IAF Skyhawk of one of these HB kits? Cheers / André I don't believe there is any 1/72 A-4 Skyhawk kit that has the extended jetpipe featured on many of the Israeli aircraft. I don't know if there is an aftermarket conversion, though I wouldn't be surprised if there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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