Jon Bryon Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) My project to complete all the Hasegawa Skyhawks in my stash is now complete. This is their A-4H with Quickboost resin cannons (although the barrels were replaced by Albion Alloys brass tubing) and Armycast decals. A longer build article is at https://jonbryon.com/hasegawa-1-48-douglas-a-4h-skyhawk/, but the TL;DR is: Built mainly from the box with some small modifications (filled in leading edge slat wells, some parts removed/filled in, fin on leading edge of tail added from plastic card). Paint is mostly Mr Color except for the green, which is MRP. All of the camouflage is free-handed, not with my usual Iwata Custom Micron, but with an H&S Evolution for a softer demarcation. The finish is Tamiya XF-86 that was thinned about 50/50 with Mr Rapid Thinner. There's lots wrong with it - I wish I'd faired in the intake lips properly, the canopy isn't installed very well, and there are the faltering first steps of doing some oil paint rendering - but I'm happy enough with it in the display case. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Jon Edited April 27, 2020 by Jon Bryon 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That looks amazing. I built one of these many years ago and I might just have been inspired to build another. 7 minutes ago, Jon Bryon said: There's lots wrong with it Not sure I agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 The model isn't just excellent. It's superlative. The weathering is perfect, not too little and not too much. When I saw weathering even in the slat wells, I knew this one was built by a master. You are far more critical of your work, I suspect, than even the best among us would be. Keep doing what you're doing. The results will always shine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Blimey! That's a stunner 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Very nice as usual Jon. How are you finding the rapid thinner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Beautiful, love that IDF scheme, it looks best on the Skyhawks, nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Muzz said: How are you finding the rapid thinner? I like it for very fine airbrush work as it flashes off quicker and reduces spidering. It also makes the flat clear dry quicker, which is useful. Cheers Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Nice clean Hotrod 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That is nice! The A-4 is one of my favourite aircraft and you have done this one beautifully. The weathering, and the accentuation of the panel lines is just right - not too much, not too little. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That's a stunning build John,l really like the look of a skyhawk minus a payload. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Stunning Skyhawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 That's superb work, amazing paint job, love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Beautifully executed Skyhawks-a real stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thanks everyone for your comments - appreciated Cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That is absolutely superb, and the weathering is sublimely subtle and not overdone at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Looks brilliant, I can't anything wrong with that at all, love it ! Well done indeed. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 The graceful lines, yet brutal punch of the Skyhawk have been replicated with flawless perfection by you. My compliments for an outstanding effort!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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