modelling minion Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, planecrazee said: WOW - absolutely stunning Craig - what a beauty. You've done a fantastic job. Can't wait to see your finished pics in the gallery. I think she's going to be the one to beat IMHO Kris Thanks Kris but I think you are being far too kind mate, there are some fantastic builds in this GB including yours (which you need to get moving again! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 And she is finished! With the very last bits finally added she has crossed the finish line, I dare say that there is more that could be done detail wise but I am happy with how she looks and she seems to capture the look of these from the pictures I have been using for reference. I like the intake blanks and the extra bit of realism they add for an aircraft parked out in the open in a desert environment, they are by Quickboost and you have to supply your own length of wire for the handles to go on the end of but for only a few extra pounds I think they are worth the expense. The cannon barrels are also by Quickboost and I am not sure they are much different from the kit ones but I needed a set as my Monogram A-4G in the ANZAC GB is from a Blue Angels boxing and doesn't have any cannons so that one got the kit ones from this build and the Kuwaiti one got the resin ones. You should be able to see both in this close up; And I do like how the stark white of the Rockeye's stands out against the desert camo too. Here are a few more pics, I shall post some more in the gallery. So a big thank you to all of you who have looked in during the build and offered your thoughts and advice and "liked" my posts, it is all very much appreciated. I have really enjoyed this build and will certainly be on the look out for more Hasegawa A-4's in the future, if they ever pull their heads out of their backsides and get around to re-releasing them that is. And don't worry (or do!) I shall still be continuing my hosting duties and will not be deserting the GB just because my build is finished. As usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Very nice Scooter Craig ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Very nice Scooter Craig ! Thanks Dennis, really glad that you like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Very nice desert scooter Craig ! Don't worry , it seems Haseg will re-release the M next july ! Unfortunately , for other models , they're becoming very tricky to obtain ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, basket said: Very nice desert scooter Craig ! Don't worry , it seems Haseg will re-release the M next july ! Unfortunately , for other models , they're becoming very tricky to obtain ... Thanks Remy, very much appreciated. Yes I shall be looking out for another M (or two😉) though I cannot understand why they don't re-release more versions as they are always popular and sell very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Thanks Remy, very much appreciated. Yes I shall be looking out for another M (or two😉) though I cannot understand why they don't re-release more versions as they are always popular and sell very quickly. Unbelievable ... I managed to grap 5 within the last days ... but they were not cheap ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, basket said: Unbelievable ... I managed to grap 5 within the last days ... but they were not cheap ... You did very well there, I can imagine how expensive they were. Which versions did you manage to get hold of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: You did very well there, I can imagine how expensive they were. Which versions did you manage to get hold of? All Hasegawa : 1 Eduard 2 C ( PT22 ) including one without box but complete . 1 TA-4J diamond jubilee ( 09887 ) awful scheme to turn into aggressor hopefully ... if I find a decal sheet 1 F Monogram promodeller Blue angels to become an A-4K with the famous gekko graphics ref : 48001 You know what ? I'm happy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, basket said: All Hasegawa : 1 Eduard 2 C ( PT22 ) including one without box but complete . 1 TA-4J diamond jubilee ( 09887 ) awful scheme to turn into aggressor hopefully ... if I find a decal sheet 1 F Monogram promodeller Blue angels to become an A-4K with the famous gekko graphics ref : 48001 You know what ? I'm happy ! I imagine you are VERY happy with that lot Remy. You did very well to find those versions. As for decals Caracal are going to release a set for TA-4J's, though I do not know if there will be any aggressors on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, modelling minion said: I imagine you are VERY happy with that lot Remy. You did very well to find those versions. As for decals Caracal are going to release a set for TA-4J's, though I do not know if there will be any aggressors on it. Yes ! in fact WE are very happy , since one " charlie " is for Emily ... who is delighted !!! Ha ha !!! Caracal you said ? Where did you get the information ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, basket said: Yes ! in fact WE are very happy , since one " charlie " is for Emily ... who is delighted !!! Ha ha !!! Caracal you said ? Where did you get the information ? Very nice of you to look after Emily as well, you look after him very well. The Caracal sheet is mentioned on their website, but no release date yet or info on what schemes will be on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Great looking Scooter Craig!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, coneheadff said: Great looking Scooter Craig!!! Thanks Alex.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi Craig. I hope you and yours are all keeping well. With getting my most recent build finished and having two weeks until I can start anything new (in the Less Than a Tenner GB), I decided to catch up on what everyone else has been up to. Turns out you have already completed this build!! And what an awesome result!! I have to say this is one of your best yet! I'm pretty sure that, with the beautiful finish you have achieved, if you photographed it in front of a sky backdrop - it would look like the real thing!! Very impressive modelling all round! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Simon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 beautiful job done on this one ! The finesse of your painting is noticeable as the quality of your buiding ! Bravo ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Craig. I hope you and yours are all keeping well. With getting my most recent build finished and having two weeks until I can start anything new (in the Less Than a Tenner GB), I decided to catch up on what everyone else has been up to. Turns out you have already completed this build!! And what an awesome result!! I have to say this is one of your best yet! I'm pretty sure that, with the beautiful finish you have achieved, if you photographed it in front of a sky backdrop - it would look like the real thing!! Very impressive modelling all round! Kind regards, Stix Thanks mate, you are far too kind as usual. Hosting can keep us very busy at times can't it and I know that you have been kept busy with work too so no need to apologise for not visiting until now. I am really looking forward to the Less Than a Tenner GB and think I have decided on my victim. I have just started a Harvard in the GB for that one so need to get a wriggle on so I can start your GB on time. Health wise I am still not brilliant unfortunately, I officially have long covid and some days it is just as bad as when I caught the bloody thing in January. Thankfully I have been furloughed since February so not had to worry about work as there's no way I could do the job either physically or for the length of time that our shifts are. Still it hasn't stopped me from modelling though, not a great deal of movement required for our hobby thankfully. 3 hours ago, Fabrice Simon said: beautiful job done on this one ! The finesse of your painting is noticeable as the quality of your buiding ! Bravo ! Thank you very much Fabrice, coming from a modeller of such obvious talent as yourself I take that as a huge compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Awesome Scooter Craig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 9 hours ago, zebra said: Awesome Scooter Craig! Thanks Julian. very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 That is a cracking build ! it looks amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, RJ-WobblyHands said: That is a cracking build ! it looks amazing Thanks, that is very kind of you to say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 lovely job Craig well done!!!! I love those intake covers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 16 hours ago, trickyrich said: lovely job Craig well done!!!! I love those intake covers. Thanks Rich, the covers work really well don't they, and save needing to work on the intakes.😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Absolutely smashing job Craig. I love it 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 33 minutes ago, Dansk said: Absolutely smashing job Craig. I love it 👌 Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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