1/32 Trumpeter A-4E Skyhawk VMA-322

[zerosystem]

Finally seems that I can get into and use Photobucket again..."and there was much rejoicing...ya"

 

Here's my 1/32 A-4E built as a VMA-322 bird as she appeared at South Weymouth, NAS in the late 70s

 

AM used:

Cutting Edge ESCAPAC

True Details Wheels

SAC Nose Gear

AMS Bent Refueling Probe and Round Fuel Tank Ends

Eduard Zuni Pods

AOA Stencils

Custom Decals

 

 

[modelguy2]

Nice jobI This makes me  consider getting one!

[joker961]

Great job. Nice paint job.

[Bravosierra001]

Nice choice of markings. Great job.

 

 

Brandon

[zerosystem]

Thanks guys, Modelguy, just watch out for a couple areas.  The slat rails are too long for the middle and outboard parts, they'll have to be trimmed.  Also the stabilizers will have some gaps if just fitted per the instructions, I used some stock plastic and filled them as needed.  Lastly just use some care if you're added the control surfaces after painting, trying everything to fit symmetrically was a little rough for me (of course my patience always runs low at that point in my builds).

[11bee]

Love the NAS SoWey subject.   Lots of different VMA-322 A-4 schemes out there.  I did one of their US-2B's, you covered an A-4, just need someone to bang out a P-3, SH-3A and one of their UH-1N's and you'd have all the 70's to 90's stuff covered.

 

Who did your custom decals?  They (and the kit in general) look great.