CrowTRobot Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just finished the very nice 1/48 Hasegawa scooter kit, and it was a real pleasure. This thing is crammed with detail and lots of small parts, so keep the carpet monster far away if you build one. I used the Cutting Edge resin seamless intakes and cockpit sets, and they fit without any fuss at all. The decals are from an old Superscale sheet that I've had laying around for over 20 years, but they laid down skin-tight like they were brand new. The bombs and Shrike missiles came from Hasegawa weapons sets. Really- selling an A-4 kit without any ordnance included is like selling a pizza without any toppings. That's my only real gripe with the kit, but that's just the Hasegawa way. Paints used were Testor's Model Master and Metalizer and Floquil. I weathered with a thinned oil wash to grime her up a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chorse6 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 She's a beauty! Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Wow mate, another Nam era masterpiece!!!! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Absolutely beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom726 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 What an awesome build!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 wow, thats really nice! Im gearing up for the SAME bird in 1/32 scale. Weathering looks great as well, they seemed to keep these birds really clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrowTRobot Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 wow, thats really nice! Im gearing up for the SAME bird in 1/32 scale. Thanks! Great minds think alike, eh? What sort of load-out are your going to use on yours? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrowTRobot Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Wow mate, another Nam era masterpiece!!!! :thumbsup:/> Thanks, Gianni. I'm looking forward to seeing your completed Thud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 How come...the Scooter had such a compact airframe, virtually hood-ornament dimensions, but even with a serious load-out NEVER looked overwhelmed??? Lovely subject, and about as sharp as it gets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks, Gianni. I'm looking forward to seeing your completed Thud. Me too... :D Gianni. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary West Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wow! That's gorgeous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Planning on doing TER on the centerline station with dumb bombs a pair of drop tanks. The kit only comes with Bull pups for the outer stations, although Im sure I can find something cool for those racks...like 7 shot rocket pods? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1089 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Very nice indeed. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Beautiful Lady Jessie. Great job.<br><br>Q<br> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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