Jon Bryon Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Despite continuing to work full time (I have the privilege of being an emergency worker) and having young kids at home, coronavirus has made for more modelling time. This is the third Hasegawa A-4 in my current 'group build' and it's the two-seater finished in kit markings. There's no aftermarket and the only significant changes are removing the lip for the leading edge slat 'bay' and making a new pitot from Albion Alloys brass tubing. The finish is Mr Color (for the white; a mix of C316 and Finishing Surfacer 1500), Hataka lacquers (mixed International Orange and Insignia Red) and MRP (black). The gloss areas are Tamiya X-22 and Gunze GX100 and the matt areas are GX113. A lot more photos and a bit of a write-up at https://jonbryon.com/hasegawa-1-48-douglas-ta-4j-skyhawk/. Comments welcome and thanks for looking, Jon 39 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Perfect, that's an absolute work of art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 That's a fantastic finish. Clean and sharp. Work of art, truly. May I ask what you used for the white finish, and any special technique? I've asked a few others, but white continues to vex me😕 Thanks, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, markmcguire25 said: That's a fantastic finish. Clean and sharp. Work of art, truly. May I ask what you used for the white finish, and any special technique? I've asked a few others, but white continues to vex me😕 Thanks, Mark Thank you Mark. The white finish is Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 White thinned with Mr Rapid Thinner. This was used as a primer and as a base white. Mr Color 316 White was then used in blotches over the top (mainly on the fuselage) and to cover areas that had been removed by sanding (such as the intakes). HTH Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Excellent work Jon, some of those pics, the close ups could be from the real aircraft also had a gander at your own site, very inspiring indeed thanks Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Very smart Skyhawk, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_alfisti_ Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I´m not a big fan of these colorful Skyhawk trainer, but your model looks amazing. Cheers Daniel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Goodness, me. That is one gorgeous Skyhawk. My hat is off to you Jon! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Factory fresh Scooter 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Absolute stunner. TA-4J is high on my list of 'wants' and you've sold it to me with this example. Just brilliant 👌👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Truly beautiful build! Hasegawa makes such wonderful Skyhawk kits and you capitalized on the quality very nicely. Your application of white paint is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Wow, this is an absolute beauty 😍 Paint scheme is sharp as a tack! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Nice and clean build, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 That's beautiful. The paint & decalling is outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Beautiful finish and great decal option. Very colorful. Especially i like moderate weathering, very realistic. Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Oh very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 That is a beauty! Wonderfully sharp and clean finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks everyone Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) A real eye-catcher that one. Superb finish. Well done indeed. Cheers Gaz Edited April 8, 2020 by kiwitrogg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spejic Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 That is a fantastic build and your web site detailing the construction is very useful. Can you tell me how you dealt with the airbrakes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Fantastic Jon! Like all of you A-4s! Superb work mate Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 4 hours ago, spejic said: That is a fantastic build and your web site detailing the construction is very useful. Can you tell me how you dealt with the airbrakes? Thanks everyone. What would you specifically like to know about the airbrakes? They are just glued in place. I think the arms are a little long and I sanded them down a bit to get a better fit. Cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Scooter 4 evva crispy and clean. Very, very sexy... Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spejic Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Jon Bryon said: What would you specifically like to know about the airbrakes? The airbrakes on the Hasegawa A-4 are flat and don't follow the curve of the fuselage. It's most noticeable on the aft end. Do you just hide them with the decal, or are they sanded to shape, losing the details they have? They can't be curved by hand without removing the internal details, and that doesn't seem easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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