1/48 Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawk

[Gator]

 

[moon puppy]

1/48 Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawks

 

[surfsup]

1/48 Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawks

Always wanted to do one of these in RAN Colours.....Cheers mark

 

[lupanzer]

1/48 Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawks



Luiz.

 

[Gator]

Well, I had already started doing some research on the A-4M Skyhawk before Terry's latest post. I found some great cockpit photos...

And some good exterior photos including the comparison of a glossy finish to a satin one...

I've got an album going on photobucket... A-4M reference

Not being that familiar with aircraft finishes, I'll need to do more research.

I have this arriving Saturday.

 

[Gator]

Prepping the kit pieces for photo etch. I knew my talent for sanding off details would come in handy at some point.

I've got everything sanded down now and with a coat of primer.

 

[Gator]

Padding on the cockpit walls with a wash. I will dry brush it with light gray once the wash is dry.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice! really defines the pattern doesn't it?

 

[Gator]

Yes it does Bob.

Sanding the exhaust tube. I wrapped a wood skewer with 3M trim tape and then stuck on some 400 grit sandpaper. Unless anyone else has a better idea, I am going to use a 6" cotton swap to paint the interior.

I also got the intake assembled and painted white.

 

[SA Dave]

Made that pattern really POP out

 

[surfsup]

Really nicely done so far.....Cheers Mark

 

[Gator]

Thank you.

 

[MrT]

 

[moon puppy]

Neat idea on how to get that inside seam.

 

[jugjunkie]

Neat building.

 

[Swordsman]

Looking very good Kenny ...

 

[Gator]

Thanks guys.