eraucubsfan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hey Everyone, Been awhile since I posted a In-Progress thread, but here we go with ZM'z 1/32 Skyraider USAF. The Skyraider has always been one of my favorite aircraft and I've had this kit for a while, so I decided to take the plunge and start it. I will be going mostly OOB, with the addition of a few of ZM's add-ons and AMS stuff. I also plan on using Zotz Decals too. Well here we go... I didn't take a sprue shots but the box is full, and the instructions awesome so far, my only small gripe is having to go back and forth between the instructions. The main instructions are for the USN version and the USAF version is an supplement instructions, I see why they did this though. I started with the cockpit. Good detail for me, I'm sure you could really go nuts but most of it wont be seen anyways. Mostly Model Master and Tamiya Paints I cleaned a lot of this up after picture was taken. Pictures show the floor of the cockpit really dirty and worn. I decided to get the ZM Skyraider pilot for this bird. He is well detailed for the most part. The biggest issue is that he is fitted for the USN bird, not for the Yankee Seat in the USAF bird, so he had to have some plastic surgery and I had to alter the seat for him to fit well. And now he is complete He does have his harness molded on and even comes off his back and would have fit around the seat eliminating the need for adding harness, but I had to remove it and will be replacing it with tape ones. Thanks everyone for following along :salute:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Nice start! I will be following this thread. USAF Skyraiders rule! Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Awfully nice work on the office and it's occupant...ol' chap...very nice....I'm debating purchasing a Z-M Skyraider...will follow and see how it builds out, for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Nice start! I will be following this thread. USAF Skyraiders rule!Marcel Thank you Marcel. Awfully nice work on the office and it's occupant...ol' chap...very nice....I'm debating purchasing a Z-M Skyraider...will follow and see how it builds out, for sure. Thanks Greywolf. So far I'd say its been good. You'll see in my next post where I had to use some filler. But overall fit has been good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Small Update The fuselage has been closed up. Some minor gaps on the top and around the cockpit. Not sure if it was my own doing. I've left off or havn't painted alot of the kit pieces that wont be seen. Seems they could have lowered the price of the kit and left off alot of hidden stuff. The kit allows the speed breaks to open/close but I decided to just have them closed. Thanks for following along :salute:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'm following! Nice work so far :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Skyraider in any variant is a personal favorite of mine, so I'll be following along with great interest. Nice job on the cockpit and the pilot figure so far. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 The Skyraider in any variant is a personal favorite of mine, so I'll be following along with great interest. Nice job on the cockpit and the pilot figure so far. Joel Thanks Joel Update for Today. The bottom section with the wing spar is assembled. Fit is tight and really good on these pieces. A test shows a good fit into the bottom of the air frame. I also finished the engine. Overall not too difficult and fit is good. The exhaust goes together well, but the instructions are not the best at showing the locations. I had mine wrong the first time. I haven't decided if I am going to add ignition harness since a lot of the engine isn't visible through the front of the cowl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 That engine really looks quite nice. Excellent job on painting it. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 That engine really looks quite nice. Excellent job on painting it. Joel thanks Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looking good Brent. I picked up the Navy version when it first came out. I started it, but it is currently sitting in my "to be completed" pile. You going to bring it to the meeting later this month? -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looking good Brent. I picked up the Navy version when it first came out. I started it, but it is currently sitting in my "to be completed" pile. You going to bring it to the meeting later this month? -Dave I should have it at the meeting Dave, thanks for your compliments Brent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Wings and lower fusealge are going together More to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 A small update for today Here is the paint work so far... Paints are Tamiya and Model Master Thanks for looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Camo paint scheme looks pretty good from those two pictures. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Looking good! Have an update? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What a beast! Good work so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That camouflage looks great. Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hey Guys no real update on this one, been busy with other projects Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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