far148 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Years ago, I started a “Family model” (two-seater) Scooter project. Got halfway through it then life showed up. And not in a good way. Lost my job, apartment and had to move out of state. Along with my passion to build eroded to nothing. Fortunately, after some time things changed for the better and it was time to get back to my scooter build. And like my life, my build idea changed too. It was going to be based on a theoretical Royal Australia Air Force Scheme from Richard Chafer, but now she will be flying for the Hellenic Air Force. And because I enjoy building in pairs, I added another scooter to this project. An A-4M, she’s the “Single Girl”. Flown by Natasha Drakos callsign “Chiana”. “Family model” is flown by Zander “Boomer” Leos 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 Take care, Steven 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Hi Steven, fantastic that you're back making models. Sounded like a rough time. Wasn't that much of a fan of the A-4 but I definitely am now! Love the Star Wars markings on the single seater! Very nicely painted figures as well, especially what looks like a lady pilot. What scale are they & what kits? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Great comeback and I like the whiffs…. cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano353 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 That's a great finish all round! Terrific paint job as well. Are these 1/48 scale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks guy! The project is 1/48 scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Wow!! That's all I can say. Well, I can also add Amazing!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 Here's a list of work done on this project. On Both 1/48 Hasegawa Custom resin nose/radome Ejection seats are from Quickboost Refueling probe are made from Master model NATO Standard refueling probe, the rear section of the kit part and an aluminum tube. Center line pylon are resin copies of Shull resin F-16 pylon Drop tank is resin copy of the kit tank that was reworked The tailpipe extension are resin copies of Quickboost. Wheels and tires are from Reskit IRIS-Ts and missile rail are from Eduard Brassin The ADU-229 adapter for the IRIS missile rail is a kit part. Nozzle plug scratchbuilt from sheet styrene 30mm canons housing are custom made resin parts 30mm barrels are made from two telescoping aluminum tubes Decals from Procal, Icarus Decals, Zeus Projects, Afterburner Decals, Super Scale Decals and Squadron markings are homemade decals “Family Model” 1/48 scale Hasegawa TA-4J Avionics hump is from Monograms OA-4M kit Intake plugs are from Quickboost Handles on intake plugs are a cut steel T-pin Boarding ladder is from Monogram OA-4M kit Connecting rod on ladder is a steel pin RWR on the outer underside of the wing art custom resin parts AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening targeting pod is from Eduard Brassin Greenish lense for Litening pod is a piece of metallic confetti die cut Triple ejector rack is from Hasegawa Weapon set D GBU-38s are from Eduard Brassin “Single Girl” 1/48 scale Hasegawa A-4M Intake plugs mastered from Milliput then molded and pressure cast resin copies Pitot tube in horizontal stabilizer is a steel pin GPU-2/A 20mm gun pods were mastered from Eduard Brassin SUU-23 Gun pods. Then molded and pressure cast resin copies My girl’s accessories Bomb cart from Skunkmodels Workshop “Explosive” sign scratch-built from styrene Extra GBU-38s are resin copies of Eduard Brassin Chain on bomb cart is a crafting necklace Start cart, Fire extinguisher and wheel chalks are from Hasegawa U.S. Ground Crew set A Flightline traffic cones from Aero Bonus “Boomer” Helmet from True Details Display base is from Coastal Kits Display case is custom made from shopPOP display Figures “Chiana” Female pilot from 3-D printed from Reedoak “Boomer” Male pilot from Hasegawa U.S. Ground Crew set A “Chicky” Female squatting from Hasegawa U.S. Ground Crew set A “Dude” Male standing at Start cart from Hasegawa U.S. Ground Crew set A All figures were… Painted with Testors Master Model enamel paint Glossed with Future Washed with watercolors Dry brushed with various colors Thanks for looking! Steven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Brilliant job on those Scooters! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Gorgeous scooters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Very nice work on this pair. Particularly like the restrained weathering and grey-toned camouflage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 17 hours ago, Maginot said: Very nice work on this pair. Particularly like the restrained weathering and grey-toned camouflage. Thanks Maginot. I wanted to move further away from my comfort zone during painting. I edged away a bit but next project, want to push myself more. I'm glad you guys like them, Steven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Lovely Scooter, and lovely dio 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 R-reet. Sorry to hear about life’s tribulations, I hope things have sorted themselves out. What’s better than a Scooter? Many Scooters! 🛵 Was it I have an idea or maybe too many ideas? Lovey work. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Fantastic work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Really nice pair of Greek Scooters, love the dio` too, great stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Both are beautiful, classy paint job, dio is lovely too! Hans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Highly impressive work done there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Great work, they both look very right! Hope life continues to improve - stay strong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks guys for you support and kind words👍 Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Awesome!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far148 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thanks for dropping by and checking out my Two Scooters! Cheers, Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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