chameleon2009 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 This is the 1/32 A-6 intruder with a lighting chip, allowing all lights to function out side and in the cockpit. Along with Reedoak figures I also used and the verlinden mule, and the Eduard mer pods ,this is all then painted with Tamiya acrylics. Its a good kit overall, it has its dowe points, but mainly a lot of up points, I have another one to build later in the year so I am already looking forward to this any way enjoy The Grumman A-6 Intruder is an American twinjet all-weather attack aircraft developed and manufactured by American aircraft company Grumman Aerospace that was operated by the U.S. Navy. It was designed in response to a 1957 requirement issued by the Bureau of Aeronautics for an all-weather attack aircraft for Navy long-range interdiction missions and with STOL capability for Marine close air support. It was to replace the piston-engined Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The requirement allowed one or two engines, either turbojet or turboprop. The winning proposal from Grumman used two Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet engines. The Intruder was the first Navy aircraft with an integrated airframe and weapons system. Operated by a crew of two in a side-by-side seating configuration, the workload was divided between the pilot and weapons officer (bombardier/navigator (BN)). In addition to conventional munitions, it could also carry nuclear weapons, which would be delivered using toss bombing techniques. On 19 April 1960, the first prototype made its maiden flight. 48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 WOW thats a real beauty even though it doesn't have a propeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Fantastic finish. Makes me speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Superb! Really impressive looking Tadpole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Good golly Miss Molly! Your work is incredible! This is the first time I've seen arming wires on the bombs modeled. Now that's attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 A true MASTERPIECE!!! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Impressive build and presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Outstanding as usual, the mule in itself is worthy of a RFI on its own, you sir are a master of your art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 That is truly OUTSTANDING 👍 The model itself, the figures and diorama are just superb. You should be well proud of your work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Oh boy this is one gorgeous model, I am blown away with the detail and weathering. Really great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Jaw droppingly good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Yes sir, that is something else! Wow. Some amazing modeling skills on display, and an incredible attention to the details. For instance, along with the aforementioned bomb wiring, I was drawn to the inside of the intakes. Great replication of an area not often "modeled"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Great stuff, the Grumman Intruder has a strong place in my favourite USN planes. Cracking model and your attention to the details shows throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Outstanding workmanship,one of the best builds I've ever had the pleasure to have seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Incredible - you've set the standard with this one. Bravo!👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Outstanding work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Outstanding work - I have no idea how you achieve that finish - beyond me. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 That is just stunning! Seriously! I really like this, a lot! Would you mind posting a shot of the complete scene? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Outstanding! How about a photo in the dark with the lighting chip powering the aircraft lights? Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepSea Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Wow. That's absolutely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Excellent work, very impressive model. Also great presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Beautifully presented 👏👏👏 that display must be huge! Great job with the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Wow! Excellent weathering, this Intruder is great! Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Outstanding! How about a photo in the dark with the lighting chip powering the aircraft lights? Cheers, Bill Hi Bill I will sort that for you tonight Mike Hi Guys thank you for all your kind comments thank you Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 WOW Another stunner Mike, the detail and weathering is superb, love it Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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