1/48 A-7B VA-93
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Stikpusher
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Thanks Mike. I’m almost at the finish line now.
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
It looks like cold war era jets are you natural habitat. Outstanding work on painting and decals, I really like this one!
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Thank you Torben. Yes I do feel a strong personal connection with Cold War era stuff, air, land, and sea. The jets are alluring because of the wide variety of designs and marking schemes out there. Not to mention that one like this can really get loaded for battle with all sorts of ordnance options.
This morning, before the heat really turned on here, I did the final airbrush session for this kit. Undersurface of the wings with a semi gloss topcoat, side whites and upper whites in satin topcoat , both to replicate the effect of weathering on the original gloss white paint. And another dash of flat coat to selected gray areas to better replicate tropical sun and salt water air effect. I also removed the masks off the radome and canopy.
Here is a sneak peak...
This build won’t place in any contests unless I’m up against my grade school self, but it will look decent enough from a foot or two away in my collection.
This morning, before the heat really turned on here, I did the final airbrush session for this kit. Undersurface of the wings with a semi gloss topcoat, side whites and upper whites in satin topcoat , both to replicate the effect of weathering on the original gloss white paint. And another dash of flat coat to selected gray areas to better replicate tropical sun and salt water air effect. I also removed the masks off the radome and canopy.
Here is a sneak peak...
This build won’t place in any contests unless I’m up against my grade school self, but it will look decent enough from a foot or two away in my collection.
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Superb work! Retirement seems to be agreeing with you....
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished jet!
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Thanks gents!
Yes it is! I’m finally starting to get into the mode.LyleW wrote:Superb work! Retirement seems to be agreeing with you....
You and me both. I can’t wait to get it done!Medicman71 wrote:Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished jet!
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Canopy came out nice and clear
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Can't wait to see the finished build Carlos - that looks awesome!
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
Ok, I’m at the 99% completed mark now. I reached that point this evening just before sundown. Tomorrow I just need to paint the navigation lights and that pretty much it. These photos will do for now.
After I paint the lights I’ll get some all around photos...
After I paint the lights I’ll get some all around photos...
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/48 A-7B VA-93
An airtank! That looks great!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..