Benner Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 This is my third A-7E from the Kennedy during Desert Storm. This one will represent the squadron commanders aircraft during the war. So,here's how my build looks so far. I've used the Cutting Edge seamless intake. I have one more resin intake; originally I was planning to build a dio of Desert Storm A-7E Corsairs. The loadout will be the same as my other corsairs. Mk20 bombs and AIM-9. Decals will be a combination of the superscale sheet for 401 and the Airdoc sheet. Here's my earlier builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've been eyeing this kit, so I'll certainly be following along to see how things go. It certainly looks great so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Those look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Looking good, don't forget the chaff/flare load: http://media.nara.gov/stillpix/330-cfd/1991/DN-ST-91-05573.jpeg 10 flare 20 chaff per bucket, flares are lighter ones and chaff are the blue. Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hey, sweet! One of my college roomates was plane captain for VA-72's CAG bird in the late 80's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikestomcat Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I like your previous A-7 so I'm defiantly going to watch this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 a bit more airbrushing to do before I put on Future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 some weathering and decals done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 niiiice build! I like the Corsair: some day I've got to build a few for myself... /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Benner, The 1st two Corsairs really look quite good. Your 3rd A-7E is certainly their equal. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 almost done with the weathering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Benner, The weathering really looks quite good. After you apply a flat coat, it will really show up. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Haven't done much modeling work in a long time, but I finally got around to gluing some more parts on: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 currently working on the cluster bombs, the pylons with TER and wings are dry fitted at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 All your SLUFS look great Benner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric2020 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Beauty Benner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 just ordered the Aires ejection seat, almost done .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 gotta wait for new resin seat so this is practically all I can do until then ... the figure is "in-progress" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Looking really good, Benner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Benner, Just an outstanding build so far. Those MK20s loaded on the TER really look quite nice, and from a modeling point of view, add some much needed contrast. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Aires seat arrived two days ago, so now the kit is done :) better pics later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Outstanding. Just an excellent overall build and finish. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Can't wait to see the "Glamour" shots of this one! Love the look of that Corsair! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andrew.deboer Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Wow, that's great. I've always wanted to do the two squadrons on JFK during Desert Storm. Nice job! Is the paint overall Dark Ghost Gray, or Dark Gull Gray? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Wow, that's great. I've always wanted to do the two squadrons on JFK during Desert Storm. Nice job! Is the paint overall Dark Ghost Gray, or Dark Gull Gray? it's dark ghost gray over light and light ghost gray final pics here http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=279137 Edited October 11, 2014 by Benner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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