JJ2016 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1:48 Monogram OA-4M Skyhawk - Outlaws Gday my BM mates !! Here's my latest build, the 1:48 Monogram OA-4M Skyhawk. This version is MCAS Yuma with a few changes as explained below. This kit is a real old one from the mid-80s (most awesome time in life huh ?).... The kit was actually really nicely detailed, I could only imagine it was a high end kit all those years ago. If you pick one of these up you may be lucky to get a good decal set however my decals were shot... fell apart and the glue was a mere white putty !! As luck had it, Furball had a complete set of A4 decals that included my variant. I've taken a little artistic licensing with the markings based on what I had to try to keep the low-viz theme. I also recycled IP decals from other kits as I couldn't find ant added goodies for the OA-4M variant so mostly OOB. Overall, a great old kit I enjoyed thoroughly.... WIP is here: Hope you like it. Cheers JJ Hope you liked it... Thanks for watching.. Cheers JJ 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Awesome Scooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 A lovely build on the old Monogram ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Excellent Work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Very impressive model. Well done sir! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Fantastic end result from the old kit. Great to see these Monogram classics brought to life as they were class leading in their day and still hold up well even today. Thanks for sharing your build 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Thank you for posting this one. 👍 I've had that kit in the stash for 30+ years and have pulled it out and "played" with the pieces many times. But, never attempted to build it. Your great looking Scooter is so inspirational that I may just take a swing at my old kit before too long. You've one a super job on the old girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 8:17 PM, Lord Riot said: Awesome Scooter! Cheers mate On 10/2/2021 at 8:34 PM, Wulfman said: A lovely build Thanks mate On 10/2/2021 at 9:19 PM, SAT69 said: Excellent Work Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 4:40 AM, ColinChipmunkfan said: Very impressive model Cheers Colin On 10/3/2021 at 5:04 AM, dashellis said: Very nice Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 7:53 AM, binbrook87 said: Fantastic end result from the old kit. Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Thank you for posting this one. Cheers Gary, hope you get to your kit soon enough, also appears this kit variant is from your part if the globe !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 12 hours ago, F-32 said: Very nicely done Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 This really looks great and I love that you really loaded it up with tanks and ordinance. I have always wondered how these actually fly so laden with stuff but the fly great. I have built this kit also and agree that despite its age it is a pretty good kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Harold55 said: This really looks great Thanks Harold, Your reply peaked my curiosity and sent me on a google-athon !! I also wondered how they fly (especially from carriers) with so much load. Looking through images, I found the most common Navy images on take off were the 2 x tanks and maybe sidewinders, and on landing, just the 2 x tanks, and most of the images of the fully loaded version were Marines. Maybe something in that ? Perhaps there are A-4 buffs here that can confirm the loadouts v the performance ? Cheers JJ 59 minutes ago, Flight Line Media said: Great work, JJ! Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Excellent Scooter … I cant tell you how much Id love to get a hold of one of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent Scooter Thanks mate, there were a couple on eBay but the price was ridiculous - around $70-80 USD . Mine was around $20 USD - purchase within Australia (albeit, the new decals cost that too !!). If you're happy to wait, one may come up cheaper maybe in an opened damaged box. Hope one pops up for you !! Cheers JJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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