Reini78 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 #10/2022 And already the next finished French one by my dad. Tamiya A-1H converted to an AD-4, early inner wing racks and tanks taken from an old Esci Skyraider kit, Berna decals, painted with AK Xtreme Metal White Aluminium. Build thread here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235107683-guerre-dalgérie148-douglas-ad-4-skyraider-armée-de-l’air/ Model shows an aircraft of EC 1/20 "Aurès-Nementcha" in 1961. France used Skyraiders in the Algerian War from the late 50ies to the early 60ies. When they were withdrawn from combat, some were still used as recon birds. DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0012 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0013 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0014 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0015 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0016 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0017 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0018 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0019 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0020 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0021 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0023 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0024 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0026 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0027 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0028 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0029 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Nice, crisp build. It is unusual to see a metallic finish Skyraider, and without lots of things hanging from under the wings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Very nice, Reini!!! Of course, being an AD-4 she could always be dirtier! Skyraiders look so much better in French markings. Even better in Gabonese Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 OUTSTANDING build and quite RESPLENDENT in that scheme. Liking the weathering. Superbly done. BRILLIANT job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 On 4/29/2022 at 10:27 AM, Marcello Rosa said: Nice, crisp build. It is unusual to see a metallic finish Skyraider, and without lots of things hanging from under the wings... The French usually mounted their own rockets with additional rails on the outer six racks, sadly there are no aftermarket pieces On 4/29/2022 at 4:23 PM, RidgeRunner said: Very nice, Reini!!! Of course, being an AD-4 she could always be dirtier! Skyraiders look so much better in French markings. Even better in Gabonese Martin On 4/29/2022 at 4:29 PM, HOUSTON said: OUTSTANDING build and quite RESPLENDENT in that scheme. Liking the weathering. Superbly done. BRILLIANT job. Thanks a lot for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 That's lovely - please congratulate your Dad on another fine build. The photos are great too - crisp and clear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Excellent work! Great finish and weathering - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Superb Skyraider ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 That is incredible looking! I've never seen a Skyraider in bare metal - this is fantastic. The weathering is beautiful too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 The metal finish is superb and the engine exhaust stains are among the most authentic looking that I've ever seen. That's a model to be very proud of! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOxley Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Really beautiful build…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 That looks absolutely stunning Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Very nice, great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 11:29 AM, spruecutter said: That's lovely - please congratulate your Dad on another fine build. The photos are great too - crisp and clear. On 5/1/2022 at 12:33 PM, Vultures1 said: Excellent work! Great finish and weathering - well done On 5/1/2022 at 4:10 PM, BerndM said: Superb Skyraider ! On 5/1/2022 at 6:59 PM, opus999 said: That is incredible looking! I've never seen a Skyraider in bare metal - this is fantastic. The weathering is beautiful too. On 5/2/2022 at 1:42 AM, SAT69 said: The metal finish is superb and the engine exhaust stains are among the most authentic looking that I've ever seen. That's a model to be very proud of! On 5/2/2022 at 5:08 AM, TheOxley said: Really beautiful build…. On 5/2/2022 at 7:15 AM, pacificmustang said: That looks absolutely stunning Bruce On 5/2/2022 at 8:46 AM, Roberto said: Very nice, great work. Thank you very much for your kind words, appreciated! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Very smart modelling. Great finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 22 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Very smart modelling. Great finish. Thanks a lot Bertie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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