Ian Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Kit - Hasegawa 1:72 Paint - All enamels Decals - Superscale 72-530 Extras - None Douglas AD6/A-1H Skyraider VA-65, NAS Miramar 1958 Had this in the stash for years, so over the post-Christmas & New Year, dragged it kicking and screaming to the bench. Such an easy build like so many of these 1990's era Hasegawa kits, hardy needed any input from me whatsoever. Painted in 'Old Skool' Humbrol and Xtracolour enamels and used decals from a twenty-five (plus ?) year old Superscale sheet which behaved flawlessly. Not much else to say, please go-ahead and ask any questions, make any comments or criticisms. All the very best for '21. Ian. 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Really nice build and I do like the paint work, weathering and the markings a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nice Ian. That`s the way Spads looked..........all beat up and dirty. Great job!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nice. There's something about the Skyraider that screams for a full load of underwing stores though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Natter said: There's something about the Skyraider that screams for a full load of underwing stores though. I rather like it with all those empty pylons - uncommonly restrained! That’s a very nice model, Ian; the paint finish and weathering are absolutely spot on. Lovely job. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thanks for the feedback folks. I'm a BIG believer (in modelling) that 'less is more', I almost always 'under-arm' any aircraft builds. Not saying that presenting your build with a full loadout is wrong, just that 90% of the time I prefer to keep the build looking relatively clean. A couple more here that follow that idea: All the best Ian. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentavros76 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nice built Ian! Well done! Did you have any trouble with the kit? Are there any points of special attention? I have the same with the AIRES and CMK cockpit sets and I am thinking to get started in the next couple of months, as soon as my current CAS model (A-10A) is finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 A man after my own heart ,keep it simple and build more from the stash before its to late .You have to be congratulated on some fine builds ,well done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Ian said: I'm a BIG believer (in modelling) that 'less is more', I almost always 'under-arm' any aircraft builds. I agree, although I love to give them an appropriate amount of external tankage ;). I generally only include weaponry if it is particularly pertinent. Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Ian. A lovely build indeed. (Have a Tamiya 1:48 in my stash in the USN version.) Interesting point you make about not having to always apply all the external stores in the kit! After all it's a valid state in real life too. But also it's your choice how to configure the kit. I like to take a restrained and gentle approach to weathering too. Less is more in my opinion ! Thanks for showing this ! Excellent work indeed! Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That is smashing. Really nice. Recessed panel lines? I've wondered about doing one of these for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 41 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: I agree, although I love to give them an appropriate amount of external tankage ;). I generally only include weaponry if it is particularly pertinent. Martin Same here. And that makes airbrushing and washing more straightforward too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely build and weathering Ian.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Excellently done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 The ground crew must have wiped all of the oil off for the photos! Seriously, that is a beautifully done Spad, and the exhaust staining looks good. Haven't seen one of the Hasegawa kits built in a long time, but yours is very nice! 👍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That's a lovely Spad, the panel lines & weathering are spot on! Can't blame you for doing it clean either. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 11 hours ago, Kentavros76 said: Very nice built Ian! Well done! Did you have any trouble with the kit? Are there any points of special attention? Thank you... no, no problems at all, very easy build. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Big Dave S said: That is smashing. Really nice. Recessed panel lines? I've wondered about doing one of these for a while. Yep, Dave... very fine engraved panel lines. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 The Hasegawa A-1/AD-5 etc is a great kit. It’ll need some detailing if you are that way inclined, though. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thanks everyone, really appreciate the responses. Just FYI, thought that you may like to see a pic of the pre-shade - Ushi Van De Rosen splatter masks, a 0.3 Iwata needle and some luck !! All for now, the next build I post here will probably be a Mirage, also planning a couple of New Zealand projects, but they're both going to need extras from Hannants and given the lockdown at home, it'll be some time before either of them get to the bench. Take care all, very best from NZ. Ian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Your Spad looks excellent Ian! I also like the Sabre and the F-16. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Beautifully done Skyraider! Great finish and the weathering is spot on, especially the exhaust staining - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Cracking work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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