russ c Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Howdy All, Hope you don`t mind me subjecting you to yet another Skyraider ( I got a thing about Skyraiders ), so here`s some pic`s of my latest effort: Another go at Tamiya`s 1/48 A-1J kit Finished to represent `Tiny Tim` of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron at NKP Thailand around 1969 Been wanting to do a Black Bellied Spad for a while but have already done the one in the kit options and have been waiting for some after market subjects to come out. So having waited and waited finally decided to try hand painting some markings and find the rest from the kit and the stash Based on what few photo`s I could find on the subject, apart from the markings, added a few improvements....... .......such as: whip aerial, ignition harness, brake pipes and some yellow canopy handles Also added some landing lights on the wing tip undersides that USAF Skyraiders seemed to have had, the extra gun pod came from the spares box. Hope I haven`t bored you too much and you enjoy the pic`s Thanks for looking Cheers Russ 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Excellent work! No I am not bored at all 😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Wow, that's a beast. I can see a lot of work has gone into it. It's certainly 'loaded for bear'.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Superb as usual! A very menacing beast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Great spad Russ 👍👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Very nice, Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Super Spad, another great build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 3 hours ago, russ c said: Hope I haven`t bored you too much It's a Skyraider, you can never have enough! superb build and finish - thank you for taking the time to upload & share with us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 That's a great Skyraider.I guess it's everyone's favourite and none of us will get tired looking at it. It would be great if you can paired it with a Cambodian Spad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 That's impressive! Great build and finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Cracking build Russ! Another superb addition to your green/brown/green collection 😀 I like the Skyraider - last of the piston warriors. I always wondered what is hidden there in the deep fuselage behind the pilot besides the massive fuel tank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, Kampartiger said: That's a great Skyraider.I guess it's everyone's favourite and none of us will get tired looking at it. It would be great if you can paired it with a Cambodian Spad! Thanks, actually I have toyed with the idea a few times, so you never know. cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Toryu said: Cracking build Russ! Another superb addition to your green/brown/green collection 😀 I like the Skyraider - last of the piston warriors. I always wondered what is hidden there in the deep fuselage behind the pilot besides the massive fuel tank? Thanks, I don`t think there`s very much on H`s and J`s, but earlier versions had a radar/radio operator in there and his gubbins. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Very nice indeed, love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 4 hours ago, russ c said: I got a thing about Skyraiders Quite right, Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Another masterpiece Russ! Awesome modelling as always! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Oh, I say! That is excellent work, well done Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Beautiful Spad! I love your wear and weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Lovely. I like that alot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very nice build! I have Hasegawa's 1/72 kit stashed away and your excellent weathering, staining and finishing really inspires. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 orsum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 That looks the business Russ! The colour matching looks spot on & the weathering & wear to the upper colours. looks just right. Awesome! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Another cracker there Russ, quite unusual to see one without the Stars and Bars. Black bellied SEA aircraft always stand out as something special. Superb mate. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 That looks superb! Also, I love the background for the photo, how is it made? Is the wall behind it a picture? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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