Drake64 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi to all, I'm making the Hasegawa 1:48 kit of the A-4M Skyhawk and I will use the "Two Bobs" low vis decals. I would like to put the auxiliary tanks and some armament in the pylons, what kind of appropriate armament I can put in? Thank you for the help. Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 For the lo-viz area, Mavericks and, somewhat rarer but not unknown, GBU-12s were common in addition to the can't-go-wrong load of pig iron. HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Most A-4M types in the late 80's early 90's carried standard freefall weapons. Most common will be the MK-82 500lb weapons (either slick or with BSU high drag fins) or MK-20 ROCKEYE. Most photos I see show the weapons directly mounted to the parent rack. Rockets were also common. http://www.strijdbewijs.nl/top/v/SK22.jpg Great photo of an A-4M with Rockeye and MK-82. Cheers Atis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Hi to all,I'm making the Hasegawa 1:48 kit of the A-4M Skyhawk and I will use the "Two Bobs" low vis decals. I would like to put the auxiliary tanks and some armament in the pylons, what kind of appropriate armament I can put in? Thank you for the help. Roberto Other than the built-in 20mm, this A-4M isn't armed, but it may give you some ideas: Photos were taken at NAS Kadena, Okinawa in 1980. http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/DDonSS3/A-4M/ Edited October 25, 2007 by DonSS3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HS-4Grandson Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Also the A-4M's were loaded with MER's on the centerline or on the inner hardpoints, and on the MER's they had a few Mk 82's snakeyes, or other item that was most common on them was an AMCI pod. What also might help you out is go get the Book on A-4M's by Ginter Books, Here is the link A-4M Book at Squadron that should give ton of options on how to load up your Skyhawk. HTH Stanton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thanks to everybody for the help :) I will order this book that it seems the best reference available Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LanceB Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 From my observations of A-4Ms at the end (before VMA-223 changed to Harriers), the centerline tank was a permanent fixture. I don't recall ever seeing one of 223's or MALS-32's Skyhawks without one. Tanks on stations 2 and 4 were rare. Often there were MERs or, sometimes, TERs on 2 and 4. When Mk82s were carried there were 5 on a MER, the inboard forward station was left empty to prevent problems with things hitting the open gear door. Sidewinder rails with adapters were pretty common on stations 1 and 5, although sometimes you saw 2.75 rocket pods out there (1 pod per). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 After your suggestions I decided to load my A-4M as follows: Station 1 & 5: LAU-10 Rockets Launcher Station 2 & 4: TER with MK-82 Snakeye Bombs Station 3: Drop Tank If I'm wrong for something please advise me ;) Thank you Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Roberto, that sounds like a loadout I seen many times around MCAS El Toro while 3 A-4M squadrons were stationed there ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hello again I'm posting few pictures of my Work in Progress about this kit :D http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...66-100_5258.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...67-100_5259.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...68-100_5260.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...69-100_5261.jpg Ciao Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Looking nice so far Roberto. The paint job is excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Looking Good ! A-4s 4-Ever ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 This thread has been very helpful because I'm also working on a low-vis A-4M but in 1/72. If it is okay to "piggy back" and addition question for the experts: Could a MK 77 be carried on Station 1 & 5 instead of the LAU-10? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanilla gorilla Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Roberto, that sounds like a loadout I seen many times around MCAS El Toro while 3 A-4M squadrons were stationed there ... Gregg Yep, my Dad was in one of those units, '311. Ahhh, growing up in "Tomcat Country", brings back memories- -VG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) This thread has been very helpful because I'm also working on a low-vis A-4M but in 1/72.If it is okay to "piggy back" and addition question for the experts: Could a MK 77 be carried on Station 1 & 5 instead of the LAU-10? Not a Skyhawk expert but I would say yes, you should be able to load Mk 77's from the outboard stations. Reddog Edited January 14, 2008 by Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Yep, my Dad was in one of those units, '311. Ahhh, growing up in "Tomcat Country", brings back memories- -VG I probably seen your Dad coming into the break many times spotting at El Toro then ... B) Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hello, now is weathering time http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...06-100_5271.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...07-100_5272.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...08-100_5273.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...09-100_5274.jpg Tomorrow I will take other photos after cleaning the oil paint excess :P bye Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh1971 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Continued nice work! Where are you getting your Mk.77s from? I didn't know anyone even made those in 1/48 :blink: jb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Continued nice work! Where are you getting your Mk.77s from? I didn't know anyone even made those in 1/48 :Djb I'm sorry for not be able to help you, I will use the LAU-10 Rockets Launchers and the MK-82 Snakeye Bombs on my A-4. Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hello, here other photos with the weathering almost finished http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...33-100_5275.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...34-100_5276.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...35-100_5277.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...36-100_5278.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...37-100_5279.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...38-100_5280.jpg it is all for now <_< Bye Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Looks really nice Roberto ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Thx Gregg <_< I have still a lot of work to do but I hope that at the end will be a good model, I'm really enjoying to work on it. Roberto Edited January 21, 2008 by Drake64 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Today is decalling time :D I used the excellent Twobobs decals, really fantastic ;) http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...58-100_5281.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...59-100_5282.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...60-100_5283.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...61-100_5284.jpg http://www.modellismo.net/forum/Public/Upl...62-100_5285.jpg Bye Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Looks really great! Thanks for posting the pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yes, the Tomcats of VMA-311 ! Nice work and nice choice for markings ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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