EA-7L in 1/72, Hobbyboss

[Hajo L.]

I´d like to show you guys my EA-7L, using the TA-7C-kit of Hobbyboss. Construction was straight forward and a real pleasure, so I already ordered an A-7B form HB! :)

The ALQ-167 and the AN/AST-4 are scratchbuilt, Wolfpack-decals worked like a charm!

Unfortunately my post-shading of the whole aircraft to give it a more weathered look couldn´t be captured on these pics.

"Open your mouth!" ;)

[Hajo L.]

HAJO

[Trojan Thunder]

I have plans to do the same with the HB kit! Nice work on yours.

What did you use as reference for the ALQ-167 and the AN/AST-4?

Edited August 24, 2012 by Trojan Thunder

[Hajo L.]

Thae ALQ-167 is fairly good documented if you do a google-search. I used an AGM-88 HARM as base for it.

The AN/AST-4 is not very prominent on the internet, I made a request here in ARC and came up with some responses, please have alook here:

http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=253453

HAJO

[Der Grüne Punkt]

Very nice work mate, very tidy, two things that might improve a bit your model IMHO, maybe you want to give a try to washes, a very light grey wash won't be agressive, will add interest and remove the flat look at some areas like tires, the sencond are the mould lines, at some parts are very noticeable and it's someting very easy to solve even now with the model. finished.

Cheers!

[Hajo L.]

Thanks, this was already a test of how to make the surface a little bit more interesting. The effect is a bit too subtle to be seen on the pictures.

HAJO

[Mike C]

Agree with previous poster. I think some wash will really enhance the look of your kit. Considering the coat is quite light, I understand why your post-shading can't be seen on the pics.

[Hajo L.]

I will do a low-viz A-7E soon, then you guys will get to see a really hard washed aircraft... ;)

HAJO