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Hasegawa A-4F Skyhawk 1/48 Blue Angels


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Hello fellow modellers,

 

Finished finally my 'Blues' Scooter from the US Navy aerial demonstration team, the Blue Angels.

 

I used the Hasegawa kit No. 07221.

 

Paints:

  • It was pretty difficult to find or mix the right Blues Blue color, therefore I mixed 50% Tamiya Blue X-4 and 50% Tamiya Royal Blue X-3.
  • Gloss varnish layer from Humbrol
  • Subtle panel line wash Midnight Blue from 502 Abteilung

Aftermarket:

  • A-4F Interior set from Eduard No. 49273 1/48
  • A-4E wheels early from Eduard No. 648213 1/48

Decals:

  • A-4F Skyhawk Blue Angels 1974-86 Seasons from Yellowhammer Models No. YHD48-19 1/48

Masks:

  • A-4E/F Eduard No. EX023 1/48

 

Enjoy the reveal pics!

 

Cheers, Jos.

 

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Edited by Jos Jansen
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On 10/2/2021 at 8:49 AM, MattSimps74 said:

Beautiful paint job, Jos. It’s a stunner 👌Matt 

 

Thanks Matt, it was not easy to find out the right blue and yellow color. Many (old) pictures of a Blues Scooter are to dark and old ancient. Glad you like the paint job...👍🏻!

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10 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said:

Very impressive modelling and a great finish on the paintwork.

Colin

Thanks Colin...I am very pleased with the right BLUES blue color...also I did a very subtle wash with Midnight blue oil paint from 502 Abteilung. The gloss layer is from Humrol...IMHO a great shiny look!

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On 10/5/2021 at 12:11 PM, Erik Leijdens said:

Looks great mate! Nice and tight, as we are used from you!

 

 

Eirk

Thanks Erik, this model will definitely shine on our showtable during the ESM '21 in Houten NLD...👍🏻!

On 10/5/2021 at 2:14 PM, F-32 said:

Beautiful build, looks awesome

Thanks F-32...!

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22 hours ago, 2lefthands said:

Stunning paint job!

I heard that Humbrol Clears tend to yellow over time though? 

 

Also excellent job with the tinted front window. Most builders overdo it  a little imho.

Thanks 2lefthands...!

 

I have not had any yellowing with Humbrol Clear so far. I used to use it to dip the clear parts, but now I use Future for that.

 

I have treated the front window with 'armored glass' from Alclad II, and indeed very subtly otherwise it becomes overdone.

 

Cheers, Jos.

22 hours ago, Murewa said:

Wow, that's sharp! 👏👏👏

Thanks Murewa!

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21 hours ago, Gary Brantley said:

That is spectacular! :clap2: What a beautiful scale model; the paint work looks fantastic from here!  :worthy:

Thanks Gary...glad you like it...!

13 hours ago, Flight Line Media said:

Wow! Impressive work! I love the paint scheme, too! Thanks for sharing it.

Thanks Flight Line Media...!

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20 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said:

Stunning paint finish, I'm not usually a fan of the dumpy old scooter but this looks superb.

Martin

Thanks Lightningboy2000...!

8 hours ago, Sky Keg said:

It`s perfect!!!!!!! :coolio:

 

Mike

Thanks Mike...!

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