Yankymodeler Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Another blast from my past, built probably 15 years ago from the ancient Hasegawa A-6A Intruder (in the tube box that opened from the end no less! )and so it is a bit wanting compared to the current standard of work. I will say it still looks pretty good as part of the collection though. A couple of things to improve on the kit: scratch-built cockpit with a stretch formed canopy, raised panel lines replaced by scribed. Landing gear is a mixture of scratch-built and Hasegawa EA-6B gear. The various scoops and bumps of the E version were fabricated from styrene. Paint is MM various shades and mixes to try and replicate the often heavy weathering Navy aircraft endure. I am an air traffic controller near the Norfolk area, shortly after completing this model I happened to find myself working an A-6 with the call sign 'VV (navy) AC502'! Quite a coincidence! Hope you enjoy the pics! Eric F. The scratch-built cockpit and canopy although far from perfect add are an immense improvement over the kit pieces Tail markings were painted using a hand-made stencil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very nice A-6...great looking finish..! Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZX10RDavid Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Lovely weathering there nice and subtle ,well done ! Got a Tanker version to do ......when I find the time . David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 thats really very tasty, and i love the work on your canopy, just goes to show you can still have a winner with an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 G O R G E O U S A-6E NOICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob C Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Excellent A6. I think its stood the test of time very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 A lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Wow, your scratch building skills are superb, another beauty, still looking good after sitting there for 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasicModelling Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Lovely stuff, the lesson is don't disregard an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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