Rodney Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) I started this kit in August 2015 to participate in the A-4 Skyhawk Group Build. There were some inspirational builds completed but I wasn't one of them. I'd gotten the model up to the painting stage when life took over. Two kids, coaching soccer, etc. I'm sure those of you that are parents can understand. I had some free time this past month and wanted to get this one done. This is the Hasegawa kit with True Details ejection seat. I used Steel Beach for the walkway, glare panel and control surface masks. I used Eduard masks for the canopy. The decals came from the Eduard A-4 boxing of this kit. Weapons are from the Hasegawa weapons sets. The pictures I found of this Skyhawk show it to be fairly clean. I had the usual challenges with this kit. Couple of things that didn't come out the way I wanted. The color decals on the rudder were a challenge. I used AK weathering washes for the first time. Not thrilled about the staining on the rear right side that is common to Skyhawks. Need to practice some more. Also, the canopy has some smudges on it. I used Tamiya compounds to polish it and it looked good before I masked it. Used Tamiya cement to glue it in place and Eduard and Tamiya tape to mask it. However, the masks were on for about a year and a half.... I tried to polish out the smudges and tried Goo Gone with no success. Any inputs would be appreciated on how to fix this and avoid it in the future. I tried to take a picture but the camera wouldn't' focus on the clear piece. In the end, I'm happy to have completed something. After the Photo Bucket scam, I'm trying IMGUR for the first time. Thanks, Rodney Edited July 30, 2017 by Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Edited July 30, 2017 by Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketdrvr Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Nice Scooter! Weathering kept simple! Well Done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I like It. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Very nice work on the Scooter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Very neat scooter indeed! Lovely paint job :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I tried looking for the issues you mentioned but I just can't see any. Top notch workmanship. You should be proud of how well it turned out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Freakin' outstanding! Congrats on a well built model. :) Semper FI, Masterguns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lost_Erik Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewPerren Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Gotta be happy with that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 A truly remarkable build. You should post these images in the Skyhawk group build thread to preserve it for posterity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thank you all! I'm happy to have finished something. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 4:23 AM, CaptainObvious said: I tried looking for the issues you mentioned but I just can't see any. Top notch workmanship. You should be proud of how well it turned out. I tried to photograph the canopy but the camera wouldn't focus on the clear parts. Can definitely tell in person but couldn't get a decent photo of the problem. It doesn't look so bad from a foot away in the display cabinet but bothers me none the less. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 8/2/2017 at 2:51 AM, spejic said: A truly remarkable build. You should post these images in the Skyhawk group build thread to preserve it for posterity. I'll go back and do that. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DraganChe Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Great build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Rodney, A most impressive build of one of my all time favorite Navy jets. And your photography is really 1st rate with several compositions that really bring the viewer right into the scene. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 1:22 AM, DraganChe said: Great build! On 9/22/2017 at 12:14 PM, Joel_W said: Rodney, A most impressive build of one of my all time favorite Navy jets. And your photography is really 1st rate with several compositions that really bring the viewer right into the scene. Joel Thank you Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Exceptionally done, both the build and photography! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toniosky Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Very clean build, love it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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