modelling minion Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Hi all, Latest one to roll off the production line and the last one for 2022 is a Hasegawa 1/48 A-7D built as a YA-7D from the 6512th Test Squadron, 6510th Test Wing, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB 1983. Built as part of my slowly expanding collection of aircraft from Edwards AFB this one would once more not have been possible with the excellent pictures taken and shared by our very own @Old Viper Tester, so another huge thank you to Sven for sharing these with us. Built mostly OOTB but with a Master data probe for an F-16XL grafted onto a piece of brass rod and a conical fairing on the tail made from scrap sprue, with the decals coming from the kit and various other decal sheets to make up what I needed for this fairly unique looking Corsair. Here are the pictures, i hope that you like them; And for those that are interested here is the build thread; thanks for looking, and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. 🇺🇦 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I really like that scheme! If I may suggest, make sure your panel line wash is a complete line. Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rod bettencourt said: I really like that scheme! If I may suggest, make sure your panel line wash is a complete line. Thanks for sharing. Rod Thanks Rod, very happy that you like the scheme. The panel lines are there but for some reason don't show up clearly on the pictures. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Viper Tester Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) You really captured her! I hope to do as well when (if?) I get around to my 1/72 Fujimi kit. Sven Edited December 19, 2022 by Old Viper Tester corrected auto-correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Old Viper Tester said: You really captured her! I hope to do as well when (if?) I get around to my 1/72 Fujimi kit. Sven Thanks Sven, I am very happy that you think I did a good job on her, and thanks again for posting such inspirational pictures. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Great looking scheme. How the heck u did the pitot and paint it is beyond me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Oh wow I love that, very cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Very nice, Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Love the SEA scheme tanks and wing panels. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 11 hours ago, ForestFan said: Great looking scheme. How the heck u did the pitot and paint it is beyond me! Thanks mate, the stripes are red decal over white paint, I had a go at masking and painting but I simply couldn't get it neat. 11 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Oh wow I love that, very cool! Thanks very much I appreciate that. 10 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice, Craig. Cheers Martin, glad that you like her mate. 7 hours ago, Ad-4N said: Love the SEA scheme tanks and wing panels. Great job. Thanks, thats one of the things that drew me to that particular aircraft, along with lots of International Orange. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Looking forward to seeing this one i the flesh Craig. Nicely done Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, Red Dot said: Looking forward to seeing this one i the flesh Craig. Nicely done Andy Cheers Andy, hopefully she won't disappoint in the flesh. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 That is very sweet looking SLUF! Well done!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: That is very sweet looking SLUF! Well done!!! Thank you, that is very much appreciated. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I see you are in Nuneaton. Years before the internet, I had a modelling pen pal in Nuneaton named Terry Marriott. Know him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 11 hours ago, Ad-4N said: I see you are in Nuneaton. Years before the internet, I had a modelling pen pal in Nuneaton named Terry Marriott. Know him? As it happens I do know Terry, he was a founding member of the model club I am a member of. He stopped coming to club meetings a few years ago so I haven't seen him for quite a while but he has been in infrequent contact with a couple of the other members. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Hello, Another great project with this Edwards YA-7! 😍 You allways give me good ideas for future projects. Very nice job, Craig. Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Very nice work, Craig. Another eye-catching scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 hours ago, loloskymaster said: Hello, Another great project with this Edwards YA-7! 😍 You allways give me good ideas for future projects. Very nice job, Craig. Lolo Thank you Lolo, I am very glad that you like my A-7. 4 hours ago, spruecutter said: Very nice work, Craig. Another eye-catching scheme. Cheers Richard, can't beat a bit of orange paint for catching your eye. 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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