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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:53 am
by Stikpusher
Floki wrote:I really like that head on shot, what a air intake this thing had.
That it did! I think it’s more the placement low and up front that gives the appearance. Most other jets have their intakes split into pair and placed further back, or some sort of splitter or cone in nose intakes...
No worries Lyle... happens to me all the time too!
Modelcrazy wrote:Looking great Stick
Thanks! I’m trying to catch up to yours!
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:12 pm
by Stuart
That's looking awesome Carlos, those mods to the pylons look great!
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:07 pm
by BlackSheep214
You're killing this one, Carlos. Can't wait to see more!
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:02 pm
by Stikpusher
portman wrote:That's looking awesome Carlos, those mods to the pylons look great!
BlackSheep214 wrote:You're killing this one, Carlos. Can't wait to see more!
Thanks guys! More coming in just a bit here...
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:18 pm
by Stikpusher
Now, one thing I can’t stand on a modern aircraft kit is an empty IP hood. Like here on this build
That area usually has at least a gun sight or Heads Up Display (HUD), and often other items as well. The A-7A/B is no exception. Doing some online searching I was able to find some good reference photos of the sight used on the A & B versions (the C, D, & E have a HUD).
So.... using some sprue from the kit I decided to create one
Once it was filed to shape and drilled out, I cut it off the sprue, test fit it on the IP hood, then filed a groove for a better positioning and glued it in place. Then lastly, I added a couple pieces of strip plastic to replicate what looks to be two expanding map/document pockets on either side that are visible in photos of that area.
Once I get the area painted black, I’ll add some clear strip acetate for the sight lens...
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:20 pm
by BlackSheep214
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:54 pm
by Stikpusher
Thanks Tom. That’s the last bit that I will do on this project. I will do a bit more of alterations, but no more scratch work.
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:16 pm
by Stikpusher
Area under windscreen painted up
And seam clean up finished on the Rockeyes and sway braces added
Just a few more things to do, then painting can start
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:17 pm
by Floki
Nice looking gun sight you made.
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:06 pm
by Stikpusher
Thank you. I just need to add the lens now.
