Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Hi all, This is a model of an Argentinian air force A-4C Skyhawk from the Falklands war. The kit is the Trumpeter 1/32 A-4E and converted back to C standard with the AMS resin set, all of which fitted perfectly using very little filler and sanding. Also added to the model are the Aires cockpit (again a perfect fit), Aires wheel wells (perfect front well, but the wings……), Reskit wheels, Eduard brass slats and flaps detail set, Eduard brass vortex generators (well worth the effort), plus brass gun barrels and a steel ladder from a couple of companies I can’t remember! The kit itself has a few errors, all of which i have corrected or adjusted. I also added some extra wiring to the u/c legs, mixed my own Gunze and MRP paints to match photos, with the blue on yellow weathering carried out using micromesh polishing pads. I must say that this was the first Trumpeter kit i have made and the general fit of the plastic parts was superb. Decals are from Aztec and performed well. Hope you like it Andy 61 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorbertBu Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Hi Andy, An unusual subject very well done! I especially like the weathering and the used look on the ladder. Lots of details, that is the advantage and also the challenge of the big scale. I really like your model! cheers Norbert Edited September 9, 2021 by NorbertBu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 thanks Norbert. You're right about the detail being a plus and minus, but in this case it was easy enough to paint. The details of the Aires parts have to be seen to be believed. They are worth every penny Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 That's superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 An excellent result Andy. Really nice job bringing out the details of the resin sets and on the painting and weathering in general, the worn through blue bands showing the previous yellow markings is a very nice touch and looks just like the pictures of the real thing. Very well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Most impressive work. I like the cockpit and your paint work is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Thanks very much everyone. I admit that the detail in the Aires parts was great fun to paint and highlight with washes. It almost made me want to change to 1/32 permanently! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 A lovely piece of work, Andy. Admirable attention to detail and finishing skills. Looking forward to seeing this one in the 'plastic'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 hi Andy Very very interesting color sceme. Perfect weathering too. That’s amazing. 👍👍👍👍👍 Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 As a Skyhawk addict , I love your job on this one. Your painting is very convincing too. Anyway I have one question about the landing light : shouldn't it be located on the starboard main door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Thanks for the nice comments everyone. Basket- I'm not sure what you mean as there are two landing lights, one on each of the main U/C doors. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Red Dot said: Thanks for the nice comments everyone. Basket- I'm not sure what you mean as there are two landing lights, one on each of the main U/C doors. Andy Hi Andy , Skyhawks are equipped with only one landing light , on the right door . I don't believe argentinian Skyhawks were exception . I didn't notice the 2 ones on your model which is , again , brilliantely executed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 That's excellent work Andy. You've brought out the detailing beautifully and the weathered finish is superb - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, basket said: Hi Andy , Skyhawks are equipped with only one landing light , on the right door . I don't believe argentinian Skyhawks were exception . I didn't notice the 2 ones on your model which is , again , brilliantely executed . That's strange as the kit comes with two, and none of the reviews picked up the error. I will change the model. Thanks for telling me Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 A great model. In fact, what really caught my eyes (like NorbertBu's…) was the very convincing ladder! Excellent modelling. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Dot said: That's strange as the kit comes with two, and none of the reviews picked up the error. I will change the model. Thanks for telling me Andy And it now only has one light 😀 13 minutes ago, Spitfire31 said: A great model. In fact, what really caught my eyes (like NorbertBu's…) was the very convincing ladder! Excellent modelling. Kind regards, Joachim Thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOxley Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Andy, I was hooked the once I saw the nose landing gear…👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 A superb finish on your Skyhawk Andy. Very nicely detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 What a fantastic result, congratulations! It's amazing what a real difference all the aftermarket bits make. 13 hours ago, Red Dot said: Eduard brass vortex generators (well worth the effort) That's a level of lunacy commitment I simply cannot comprehend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Incredible! Excellent detail & finishing! A worthy tribute to the Argentinian aircrews of the Falklands conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, TheOxley said: Andy, I was hooked the once I saw the nose landing gear…👍🏻 All of the amazing detail was cast into the resin parts, apart from the black wiring. The rest was just painting and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, k5054nz said: What a fantastic result, congratulations! It's amazing what a real difference all the aftermarket bits make. That's a level of lunacy commitment I simply cannot comprehend!! Honestly, they were easy. All you need is a well lit magnifying glass, and some small tweezers. I bent them all first and then used PVA glue to stick them to the wing. You get two placement stencils in the set. I taped them to the wing and sprayed painted through them to mark the vortex generator positions. Then it was just a case of placing them on the paint spots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, kapam said: Incredible! Excellent detail & finishing! A worthy tribute to the Argentinian aircrews of the Falklands conflict. Indeed. A tribute to all who took part. Andy Thanks again for all the nice comments. I glad you like it Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Wow, fantastic big Skyhawk!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 What’s not to like, Andy! It’s a Skyhawk, it’s Argentine (and thus different), a nice build, etc Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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