jcasilimas Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi Guys Finally I take courage to start my EA-6A with extras as wing folders from Wolfpack and the idea to scratchbuild some parts as open radome with radar, cage, service panel...etc. I'll see how much can I accomplish with this one... the start picture with extras: Verlinden A-6E Update set, Wolfpack Wing folded set, Quick boost refueling probe Eduard set, Steel slime lights...information from Aerofax and pictures from web sites... comments and suggestions are welcome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 I started opening holes for exhaust: instructions are not clear how much space need to be open... dry fit: Cockpit dry fit: Verlinden set its for A-6E, then it's a little small. I added a small plastic strip at the rear of the cockpit, and support strips. Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm going to create small projects for each part that I'll be building, then I opened the radome: create a wall for the radar base: detailing: base and radar detailed: Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 base coat: Color and detail: Wahs: Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looking pretty good so far! Will you open up the birdcage as well? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VA-115EFR Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Oh my GAWD!!! This build will be great to watch! Great job on the radar!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very nice work so far, I'm looking forward to following your build, I just picked up this kit myself a couple of weeks ago, waiting for the aftermarket stuff to arrive in the mail. Are you planning to do a complete rescribe of the kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very nice work so far, I'm looking forward to following your build, I just picked up this kit myself a couple of weeks ago, waiting for the aftermarket stuff to arrive in the mail. Are you planning to do a complete rescribe of the kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Looking pretty good so far! Will you open up the birdcage as well? Cheers, Andre Thanks Andre, yes, I want to open the birdcage, the birdcage came on the Eduard set, I'll see if that need more detail... Oh my GAWD!!! This build will be great to watch! Great job on the radar!!! Thanks VA-115EFR Very nice work so far, I'm looking forward to following your build, I just picked up this kit myself a couple of weeks ago, waiting for the aftermarket stuff to arrive in the mail. Are you planning to do a complete rescribe of the kit? Thanks jfmajor60, yes I don't like raise lines. after I holed and create all the detail I'll re-scribe it. I'll keep looking your posts with your EA-6E, what aftermarket stuff did you order? I'll post more pictures this weekend. Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 What a fantastic start! What paint scheme are you going to do it in? The reason I ask is that you have my Steel Beach slime lights. They were only added later on in the Intruders life, so they may not be appropriate for the scheme you're putting on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 What a fantastic start! What paint scheme are you going to do it in? The reason I ask is that you have my Steel Beach slime lights. They were only added later on in the Intruders life, so they may not be appropriate for the scheme you're putting on. Thanks Darren, you are right...I has been "collecting" accessories and updates for more than a year...I'll be using the Revell decals for Firebirds... I'll saved it for a new one on the future... Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Amazing work. What's the difference between ea-6a wing folds and a-6e? Can they be used on a standard a-6? Mostly curious but I do have an a-6 I'd like to fold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghatherly Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Very nice. I am pressed with you folks that work in the smaller scales. I find 1/32 small at times. I will kep watching this as I love scratch building and Weasels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Amazing work. What's the difference between ea-6a wing folds and a-6e? Can they be used on a standard a-6? Mostly curious but I do have an a-6 I'd like to fold. Thanks Bigasshammm, Im not an expert, but ea-6a, a-6e and a-6 could use standard V-shape folding wings, some a-6e have retrofit with a composite folding wings, it look like a white tube instead a V shape system. I hope that helps Very nice. I am pressed with you folks that work in the smaller scales. I find 1/32 small at times. I will kep watching this as I love scratch building and Weasels. Thanks ghatherly.... Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 After long time I restart the construction of the EA-6A ( And after some inspiration with some Intruders and Prowler on the forum).. I re-do the boxes for the speed brakes, internal space for the cage and rear wall to install the tail hook... better some pictures: Design of boxes Ensamble Testing regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 update time!!! I scrash build the arresting hook and all the section... interior walls for the cage dry fitting all the parts Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 That is just awesome work :worship:/> /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 That's really nice. Are you going to have the bird cage down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VA-115EFR Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Great scratch building! Glad to see you back at it! Looking forward to updates!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Nice job, sir! best Girolamo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I was wondering what had happened to this build. Very impressive scratch building skills.......really liking the arresting hook. Can't wait to see it complete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 That is just awesome work :worship:/>/>/> /Jesse Thanks Jesse, your Super Hornet its looking amazing!!! That's really nice. Are you going to have the bird cage down? yes, Its assembled and ready for painting. Great scratch building! Glad to see you back at it! Looking forward to updates!!! :thumbsup:/>/> Thanks, was a long break....I hope to move faster now. Nice job, sir! best Girolamo Thank you!! I was wondering what had happened to this build. Very impressive scratch building skills.......really liking the arresting hook. Can't wait to see it complete. thank you, its a complement coming from you!!! but you are the very impressive scratch building skills, your TRAM inspired me to move forward and try to do more detail. Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Small update, I enclosed the frame for the cage: and start with the boarding ladder: Verlinden set its not exactly same size... Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) time for a small update.. I opened the ladder space and insert verlinden parts: Verlinden's ladders are too difficult to ensemble straight...or my skills are not good enough. I decided to create it with plastic: I glued with elmo 5 pieces of evergreen to re-create latters: assembling: dry-test: comments are welcome, Javier Edited April 28, 2013 by jcasilimas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 awesome scratch work. i love to see anything in the Intruder/Prowler family. I especially love the way you you captured the speedbrake cavities. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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