DaveJL Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Hobbyboss A-6A Intruder, in the markings of VA-75 'Sunday Punchers' from the USS Independence on station in the Tonkin Gulf in 1965. A nice enough kit that needed some corrections, the build thread can be seen here Extras used included Hypersonic resin GRU-5 ejection seats, Eduard cockpit etch, New Ware masks and Furball decals. Paints are a mixture of MRP and Tamiya. Weathering done with Flory Models panel wash and a selection of Abteilung oils. I've always liked the ruggedness of the A-6 and I'm happy with how my first kit has turned out. The modifications required for those interested: Thanks for looking and take care Dave 53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 The A-6 is one of my all time favourite cold war jets, and you have done an absolutely splendid job on this one. Just fabulous. The finish and details are superb. I like everything about it, and just look at that load out - typical of a heaving hitting A-6. Want! Well done! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 That's a fantastic looking A-6, & I prefer these with the black nose, nice scheme as well. Thanks for noting those differences as well! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Excellent modelling.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Absolutely stunning, one of my faves this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Thanks for the kind comments chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Oh yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Excellent Intruder there Dave, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenlee Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hey Dave You've done a brilliant job on a magnificent aeroplane. Cheers Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Magnificent job! That's one you can definitely be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Great job Dave!!! Another beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Like it, nice work on a classic aircraft. Your decals look good with subtle panel lines & dirt, good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Great work - a good looking A6 Going Down Town!! BR Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Thanks all! Glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Love the finished result! Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Great job on this! I need to get a version of the A-6 into my collection (or at least make it into my stash) and think the Hobby Boss version might be in my future. What you have done here is take it to a whole new level and the paint job is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Nice build and great choice of ordnance too Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 very nicley done dave 👍, it looks a great model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Great portrayal of the 'Iron Tadpole'.........right out of 'Flight of the Intruder'. I have a couple of Hobbyboss A-6s in the stash so I will read your build thread with interest. Well Done, Sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Very nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 What a beauty, a proper hard hitting loadout as well. The added patches are a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Thanks for the comments everyone, greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Nicely rendered! Really looks the part. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Nice aircraft. Finely built and weathered. Looks like the real thing. It also reminds me that I need one of these in the stash--different scale obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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