Peter W Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) I've had a bit of a lull in the production line lately but managed to get this one across the line today for our very own Skyhawk Group Build. It's the TA-4J Skyhawk kit converted to an OA-4M using the following: Steel Beach - OA-4M Conversion Set Quickboost - A-4 Ejection Seats Reskit - Skyhawk Wheels Eduard Brassin - LAU-10/ A Zuni Rocket Pods Furball Aero - Low Viz Devil Dog Scooters. I took care of one of the kit errors by lifting the front flap area up to be level with the top of the wing. I also replaced the pitot tube with a pin and some tube to make it a bit sharper than the plastic one. Painting was done using Hataka paints which sprayed great but the green really isn't even close to the colour of the decals, which is disappointing. I'm certain the paint is several shades lighter than FS34095 but equally the decals look a lot greener too. Either way it's what it is and I couldn't motivate myself to repaint it. All glossed with Future and then matted down again with Xtracrylix Matt Varnish. A bit of dirt came from Flory Models Dark Dirt and some AK Interactive Landing Gear Wash. All in all I'm pretty happy with how it turned out but still niggled by things that could've made it better. As usual, comment and critique welcomed Thanks for looking Pete Edited May 16, 2021 by Peter W 58 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 That may well be one of the best Skyhawk's in any scale we'll get to see here Pete,beautifully done and what a great scheme too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 It looks great to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, Peter W said: I've had a bit of a lull in the production line lately but managed to get this one across the line today for our very own Skyhawk Group Build. It's the TA-4J Skyhawk kit converted to an OA-4M using the following: Steel Beach - OA-4M Conversion Set Quickboost - A-4 Ejection Seats Reskit - Skyhawk Wheels Eduard Brassin - LAU-10/ A Zuni Rocket Pods Furball Aero - Low Viz Devil Dog Scooters. I took care of one of the kit errors by lifting the front flap area up to be level with the top of the wing. I also replaced the pitot tube with a pin and some tube to make it a bit sharper than the plastic one. Painting was done using Hataka paints which sprayed great but the green really isn't even close to the colour of the decals, which is disappointing. I'm certain the paint is several shades lighter than FS34095 but equally the decals look a lot greener too. Either way it's what it is and I couldn't motivate myself to repaint it. All glossed with Future and then matted down again with Xtracrylix Matt Varnish. A bit of dirt came from Flory Models Dark Dirt and some AK Interactive Landing Gear Wash. All in all I'm pretty happy with how it turned out but still niggled by things that could've made it better. As usual, comment and critique welcomed Thanks for looking Pete Great scheme! I think you got it right. The USMC often used markings that did not match the camo or low vis paint scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 looks great to me! were these used ad aggressors? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Beautiful work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Really nice work! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 That's a damn fine looking Skyhawk, Top Notch paint job! Did you use paint masks or how did you achieve that pattern? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, exdraken said: looks great to me! were these used ad aggressors? Hi exdraken - no these were only used as forward air controllers and wore several schemes during their service. I know what you mean though because it does look like an aggressor scheme. 38 minutes ago, supersonic said: That's a damn fine looking Skyhawk, Top Notch paint job! Did you use paint masks or how did you achieve that pattern? Hi supersonic - I used white-tac to mask the pattern, as shown on the furball decal sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ditto all of the above, cracking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Excellent work! Love me a well built Skyhawk, especially versions you don't see built often. Cheers, Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Splendid Skyhawk. Love the paint job with the blended in markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 This is one mean looking Scooter. Your attention to detail is superb. Very convincing and highly accurate. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That is a superbly finished Skyhawk. It looks great in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Wow, wonderful build and paint, looks very very good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Awesome Skyhawk, superb job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That's a very striking Scooter Pete! Great looking model sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Looks great to me, very smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I don't have any knowledge on the shade of green, but this is gorgeous. A great scheme well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Geez! That is one stunning looking Scooter! Be very proud of that build! 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Beautiful work. The markings look fantastic over the camouflage scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Superb modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Superb work mate, been watching your group build thread and enjoyed seeing this one come together. That scheme must have been an absolute headache to mask to match the decal demarcations but well worth it, that and the twin seat configuration really suits her! Love the asymmetrical rocket pods too Edited May 20, 2021 by stoohoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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