DonkeyD Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 After a break of 28 years last Summer I dusted off my old modelling tools last year and dug out a Fujimi A-6A Intruder - the last kit I bought before giving up modelling back in 1994. After such a long hiatus much of my old stuff was somewhat past its sell by date so a spending spree was in order. Realising I could buy all the things I couldn't afford back in my youth plus discovering a lot had changed since the 90's the "restock" took a bit of time. So with new paints, fillers, glues, an new Iwata airbrush and compressor and - most importantly - a magnifying LED light I set about building the Intruder. I've learnt a lot, sweared quite a bit, but finally after deciding I'd be pushing my luck to attempt weathering I finished it this weekend. It was built out of the box finished with Vallejo paints, Alclad Aqua Gloss, Vallejo satin varnish and using the original Kit decals. The cockpit was hand painted. It's nice kit for its age with reasonable detail and a nice choice of markings. The decals were a bit fragile, and after so long somewhat reluctant to come off the backing sheet, but mostly went on okay with a bit of Micro Sol/Set. 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Very smart, nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 An amazing reentry! Very nice! It was it worth I would say. Looking forward for more!! Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 A good neat and tidy build and finish. The cockpit looks particularly well done. It took me 28 years to get half decent, so I am a little jealous this is your first effort in 28 years, which looks so good. Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Welcome back and you’re certainly back with a quality result there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Very nice result, and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Very neat, clean finish... DaveH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Welcome back in the hobby !! Clean Intruder !! Well done Sir !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 What a comeback 😉👍 Looks very neat and professional. Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Crisp and clean, what a result! Welcome back to the hobby. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Excellent result. Dormant skills awakened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 The 28 years doesn't seem to have dented your abilities. Nice to see a "clean" model occasionally, too. I don't weather mine due to lack of skill, fear of disasters and "kit fatigue" (as I get to the point of just wanting the thing off the bench). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Just like riding a bike the skill never goes away😀 Top job👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Well that's nice and tidy. Good (re) start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I would like to join in welcoming you back to modeling! I really like your job on the A-6A, it came out just fantastic. Love the cockpit! I know what you mean about coming back to the hobby and having the ability to afford stuff. As a kid I never had more than about 12 total paints to work with - now I have a wall of paints. Its good to have a job, unless it interferes too much with your modeling time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Welcome back- doesn't look like you lost anything during the hiatus! Almost forgot what a factory-fresh A-6 looked like! I've been in retirement since 1986, and I hope when I finally get back in the saddle, I can do half as well! Glad to have you on Britmodeller. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Welcome back! I think this is a very neat and detailed re-entry! I've always had a soft spot for the Intruder. You've done a great job on this. Getting an airbrush can for some people be an absolute epiphany. I too made a return to modelling and went a bit mad on my initial spending spree, buying all those kits and paints I couldn't afford as a child! All I had was black, silver and some dodgy metallic green enamels as a kid! Lol . I even recall painting an Airfix Wessex using .. red poster paint once ! Well done on a superb rendition of this lovely kit. Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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