Jb65rams Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 My second build is Hasegawa’s 1/48 A-7E Corsair II. The boxing decal option is all over grey, will be looking to use some aftermarket decals to produce something a little more colourful. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Nice kit, a haf version perhaps? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I attempted to build one of these in the late 80’s. Sadly I was given duff info and tossed it only to find I was correct in my color choice after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 @Hewy took me a while to figure out was HAF referred too. Sorry to disappoint you but it will be a USN aircraft. I will be using aftermarket decals to finish it as an aircraft operated from USS Midway by the VA-93 ‘Ravens’. Why these markings, mainly because it has a sharks mouth. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 No worries jB, more a hasty post on my behalf, of course the navy had some good schemes too 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Net marking decals, yes the colourful era of the US Navy aircraft was indeed a good one. Fin markings were in abundance and the Corsair wasn't at the back of the line. Being a Brit, I think it was the markings that got me interested in US NAVY Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Made a start on some of the assemblies. Used the etch for the IP, thought it looked better than the decal but decided to use the kit parts for the side panels, had some nice detail. Fuselage halves bought together, ready for glue. Didn’t fully appreciate how big an aircraft the Crusader was. I am using the Wolfpack wingfold, comes with replacement resin outer wings, should make the surgery a little easier as I won’t need to keep the kit parts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Fine start, cockpit looks good , i reckon after looking at mine the fusalage halfs will go together without a step (i hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Off to a good start but I think the pictures should be in your F-8 thread. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 32 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Off to a good start but I think the pictures should be in your F-8 thread. 🇺🇦 Doh! @modelling minion good spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Right aircraft this time. Plan is to get the Crusader and Corsair into the paint shop at the same, as both have the same basic scheme. Started with the cockpit. Fuselage assembled 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Very nice work, she's coming together really well. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 she does look nice....though you had me going with the first set of photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 Wings on. Looking at the photo need to do some tidy up with the intake. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 I am conscious that I have been neglecting this build and that time is running out. This is the current state of play, primed and white undersides applied. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 It’s out of the paint shop, and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Gloss coated and a start made on the decals. I enjoy this part as I am always amazed how a few decals transform the look of an aircraft. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Decaling almost finished. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 A fearsome looking beast with that shark’s mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 Finished this one. The F-8 was an enjoyable build, this one was the opposite. I can’t put my finger on why but this became a bit of a chore to finish. There are quite a few mistakes, it’s one for the back of the cabinet. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Looks great from here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 another lovely job jb 👍 ace with the open panels and step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Another fine result and striking scheme, well done. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Well done sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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