falcon20driver Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 While waiting for some parts needed in my refueling diorama, I decided to have a refreshing relaxing build. I grabbed a Hasegawa A-4 kit from a fellow ARC'er and enjoyed. I absolutely love this kits. This time, I decided to try and build it in flight and with a few modifications the gear builds up easily. Don saved my butt after a decal issue, thanks Don . I also tried a new clear coat system and had much better results, both with decals and final appearance. Lost two tiny bits to the carpet monster, such is life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ulvdemon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Sweet little build, nicely done F20D. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 What was your new clear coat system? Looks great! How's the rain down by you? I think of a TX friend every night as I watch the news. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 It hasn't been too bad here in North Dallas area. Rainy, but nothing like Houston. The clear coat was a change from Testors acrylic which sucked, to model master enamel and lacquer clears. The coats seemed much harder/durable and a whole lot smoother. It worked well for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't the Hasegawa A-4 a wonderful kit? I could build bunches of those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looks good! Funny thing, I did exactly the same after building Hasegawa tomcats. The f-14 takes months to look like an airplane, the a-4 a couple days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Look very nice mate! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Ooooh that is very nice! I love seeing in-flight builds. That is a really nice, crisp paint job of a well taken care of bird. Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 It hasn't been too bad here in North Dallas area. Rainy, but nothing like Houston. The clear coat was a change from Testors acrylic which sucked, to model master enamel and lacquer clears. The coats seemed much harder/durable and a whole lot smoother. It worked well for me. Yessir, I couldn't agree with you more as far as the Testors and/or MM Acrylics. They don't stick to anything. I normally use the Testor's clear lacquer products. I know a lot of folks don't like 'em, but I've had good luck with Microscale's Micro Flat and Micro Satin. I use Future for clear acrylic coats. Great job on the A-4. That's a nice kit. Those don't look like Hasegawa decals, but the kit comes with those decals IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks guys. Those are the kit decals, and they sucked. I destroyed my set of intake stripes but thankfully Don helped me out. I honestly believe those were the first Hasegawa decals I've used, as I almost always use aftermarket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I completely missed this one...probably as I was on the road most of June. She came out GREAT! Nicely displayed too...those in flight poses really show of an aircrafts lines ! Glad you were able to get her completed. Well done! Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 that's a lovely scooter there, up up and away it goes... nice job closing the gear bays flush btw! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thanks! Don, thanks to you helping out it took Gold in my local IPMS show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Sweet markings....those intake stripes always catch my eyes. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thanks! Don, thanks to you helping out it took Gold in my local IPMS show. Hey just glad I could help out a fellow modeler in need. Congrats on the award ! Well deserved. Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks guys. Those are the kit decals, and they sucked. I destroyed my set of intake stripes but thankfully Don helped me out. I honestly believe those were the first Hasegawa decals I've used, as I almost always use aftermarket. [/quote Yepper, Hasegawa kit decals do suck. The reason that I thought that they weren't kit decals is that the white looks too white for Hasegawa decals. Their white is usually such an off-white that they look terrible. The white on those looks, well, white! Great job on the kit. I have one that I planned on doing as an in-flight. Your in-flight build takes away any doubt. Again, great job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks. The gear doors are easy to close once I figured out what needed to go and stay. The rear nose gear door doesn't fit at all. That was filled in with milliput and sanded smooth. I'm itching to build a bunch more in flight A-4s but I've committed to some other projects first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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