Smudge Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I've had this kit hovering around the edge of the workbench for a little while, so this GB is a good reason to make a start. I've always been a fan of the 'Scooter' but this will be my first go at making a model of one. I'm looking at U.S. Navy and something colourful from the Xtradecals sheets. My car boot bargain Looking forward to starting this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Welcome to the party Smudge, with what has to be the most popular kit in the GB. By the sounds of things you will be building an option from an Xtradecal sheet, will you be letting us in on which one you will be building? Looking forward to your build mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, modelling minion said: .........................will you be letting us in on which one you will be building? Thank you. To be honest, with so many choices on those two sheets, I can't make my mind up. I ended up buying both sheets for the same reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Smudge said: I ended up buying both sheets for the same reason Been there done that! A few times actually as I would rather get decal sheets while they are available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Smudge said: Thank you. To be honest, with so many choices on those two sheets, I can't make my mind up. I ended up buying both sheets for the same reason 20 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Been there done that! A few times actually as I would rather get decal sheets while they are available. Oh so thats how you're supposed to do it ? No wonder I keep having to scrounge for stuff years after its been out. Edited March 22, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Errrrr..............I may be guilty of having gotten a bit carried away. In my defense, I think I have a plan to do 'several' of these Airfix Skyhawks and have a little line up in the display case. So, I have made a start with sticking a few parts together. I removed the raised detail, and filled the access bay panel lines on the starboard nose, as pointed in another thread (sorry can't find it. I'll credit/edit later). Need to work out what other vents etc to add or delete. Here's a nice one...... If I can find a suitable nose, this could be interesting.... Next job, probably do some painting of smaller parts and the cockpit and intakes etc. Cheers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Good to see this one underway Smudge. Looks like you might be spoiled for choice as far as markings go, not sure you can ever have too many though.😉 I like both of the options you have shown, though you will either need to sacrifice an F-11 Tiger or do some scratch building for the one from VSF-1, but it would be very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Nice progress with this one smudge. The Xtradecals are very nice, I’ve got the first sheet and built one a couple of years ago. I plan to do another for this GB if I can get my current one moving on and I can find the decal sheet. I looked for it the other day and it’s disappeared from my decal box. 🤔 Cheers Allan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Turtle Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 19 hours ago, modelling minion said: Good to see this one underway Smudge. Looks like you might be spoiled for choice as far as markings go, not sure you can ever have too many though.😉 I like both of the options you have shown, though you will either need to sacrifice an F-11 Tiger or do some scratch building for the one from VSF-1, but it would be very cool. I don’t think that extended nose is from an F11F; the range-only radar from an F11F was reportedly used, but not any F11F structure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Tailspin Turtle said: I don’t think that extended nose is from an F11F; the range-only radar from an F11F was reportedly used, but not any F11F structure. You are quite right of course, the nose on the A-4 in question bears no resemblance the nose of an F-11F and must be something that was built specifically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Tailspin Turtle said: I don’t think that extended nose is from an F11 56 minutes ago, modelling minion said: You are quite right of course, the nose on the A-4 in question bears no resemblance the nose of an F-11F and must be something that was built specifically. I was thinking that myself. I had a bit of a Google and found this. Quite an interesting story. http://tapatalk.com/groups/warships1discussionboards/lightweight-radar-for-the-a-4-skyhawk-c-1965-t24168-s20.html http://combatace.com/forums/topic/85176-rudolph-the-red-nosed-skyhawk-an-a-4b-with-an-air-to-air-radar-in-1966/ Cheers Guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Good bit of research there Smudge.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) I can't seem to find the link which somebody kindly provided to the 'Tailhook Topics' which identified the various little mods and additions one could make to improve the Airfix A-4B. I have resorted to searching it out for myself, and will just pop a link in here for my own reference. Thanks and apologies to the original GB'er. http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-airfix-172-4b4p-modeling-notes.html and this one about the underside fuel vents and lights etc. http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-dirty-underside-of-a4d.html Edited March 30, 2021 by Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hi ! Hard to choose !!! I like very much the VA-72 one ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 One of my favourites too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Most of these schemes are winners! Try throwing a dart? JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 On 3/27/2021 at 9:49 PM, Smudge said: I removed the raised detail, and filled the access bay panel lines on the starboard nose, as pointed in another thread (sorry can't find it. I'll credit/edit later). Need to work out what other vents etc to add or delete. Great work on making some amendments to the fuselage - I've done the same in my build following the very good advice of @jean Nice work so far Smudge - will be following your build with interest Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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