Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4J Skyhawk

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Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4J Skyhawk

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Just finished this as my first completion of 2025. long term SOD project. Glad to have it in the display.

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Very colorful! Were the decals a problem?
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Wow… lovely Skyhawk. Colorful too! Well done! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:
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Great Looking Family Model Scooter TJ! Excellent decal work!
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Very nice, camo work excellent!

Nice to finish something already in 2025! Wouh!

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Yes sir, that's a great looking Scooter! :shoutout: And ya gotta love that paint scheme! :bow:
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WOW!! Beautiful work!!
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Nice job! I've got that one in the stash and want to do in vt-7 trainer form.
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LyleW wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:07 am Very colorful! Were the decals a problem?
Overall no. The section that goes over the rudder took a bit of prodding and poking after multiple baths in Solvaset. Very minor paint touch up in those areas
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keavdog wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:43 am Nice job! I've got that one in the stash and want to do in vt-7 trainer form.
Use I've got another too
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