Cubs2jets

Ahn, Nice work as usual. I especially like the detail on the engine bay door. This is going to be really nice when finished! C2j

Sorry Hajo. Only 1 "EC" picture...

I do not have a picture of 528 (though some are too hard to read). I've got A-1E's with tailcodes EC, ET, TC and TT that may be of use correlating markings and paint. I've got a bunch with no tailcodes. C2j

If there is a specific E model that you are representing, it is possible that I have picture(s). Let me know and I will look. C2j

Hajo I assume you are speaking of the "petals" that close off most of the cowling inlet for engine warm-up? They were intended for ground use to help the engine get up to operating temperature faster. Air Force use in SE Asia had ambient temps of 50^F or higher. I have 130 pictures in my files (39 E/G models). NONE of them show the petals closed. Hope this helps... C2j

Well, this post has gone unanswered / commented on for 12 days. I've opened it several times and read this sentence over and over. I'm sorry but, WHAT? Chris, I admire that you can do something that I can't (make a youTube video). To be honest, I'm an old fart and would be more interested in a model review with still pictures and a written description. That way I can spend my time examining pictures and reading (or not) the written description. I have yet to see a video review that satisfies ME. Others probably DO feel different from me. Carry on...

Registered to a Mr. Moore of Bear Creek, NC. C2j

I like it! A factual moment in time captured in a well executed model. Your "upgrades" to this old kit show that one can get favorable results without having to buy the 'latest and greatest". Thanks for sharing with us. C2j

Well, since nobody else has jumped in, I guess I'll take a stab... I think it is all the "same" gray. Some parts and pieces like the seat were painted at the manufacturer (or maintenance) and could be a slightly different color due to not coming out of the same can as other gray parts. I think the very light colors come from the camera flash. Just my opinion. It's your model and you should paint it as you want. Don't overthink it. C2j

Of interest... C2j

Would enjoy meeting up. I'll PM contact info. C2j

Congratulations on a really nice build! I really enjoyed going on this ride with you. C2j

Dep qua! Dai, everything you build is a masterwork. Weather it is an old kit from the 1950's or a modern kit / conversion, your work is a pleasure to watch. Cam on nhieu nhe anh! C2j (Yes, I had to get my wife's help, LOL!)

Ray, Thanks to the link to your Flickr page! I've just spent over an hour enjoying your excellent builds. A fearless modeler you are. C2j

Brent Rule No.1: Its your build and you can do the loadout any way you want. Others will come along and correct / expand what I write here. I have looked through my digital file of 175 Vietnam era A-1 pictures and see fairly consistently a centerline fuel tank and a fuel tank on the right large inboard station (RESCAP wanted / needed endurance) and an SUU-11 minigun pod on the left large inboard station. From there it is mix and match. NO consistency in what is carried outboard of the large stations or on what stations. I only have one pic that I would c