Petrov27 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Howdy. Gonna try doing a in progress post for this build. Recently moved back to 1/48 (from 1/32) Jets - traded most of the 1/32 away for 1/48 but this particular kit has been in the back of my stash for years - pretty sure I got it right when released maybe around 2012? Anyway I have a ton of aftermarket for it: Dmold intakes Wolfpack seats and wheel wells Profimodeler pitot Master refueling probe Hypersonic exhausts Eduard various sets and wheels GFactor brass gear (for the Revell kit but it looks maybe more detailed than the Kinetic plastic gear) Steel Beach mask set Markings will probably be Blue Blasters VA-34 around 1995 though I do not have specific decals for that year; I think I have enough info to piece the markings together and will print what ever I cannot source from other sheets (markings are mostly dark grey/black) Will probably hang HARM or maybe HARPOON under the wings with a center fuel tank. I have already a start on the interior with some paint and have done a lot of playing around with the plastic taping stuff together and testing fit and areas to improve. Some notes: -the fit of the cockpit into the fuselage is a little rough -the fit of the wings to the fuselage is not great but looks easy enough to tweak them to fit better -most air scoops on fuselage could use opening up/drilling out -panel lines are a bit inconsistent and missing all together in spots (vertical tail) -fit of exhausts is not great but going to use the Hypersonic set anyway -the leading edge of the vertical tail seems overly thick/blunt -the trailing edges of the wings seem a little thick too Edited August 28, 2017 by Petrov27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Best of luck with this build. LOVE the Intruder. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Nice a fellow intruder builder :D Oh, didn't know there was exhaust sets and wheel wells for it......where did you find those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 hours ago, Aigore said: Nice a fellow intruder builder :D Oh, didn't know there was exhaust sets and wheel wells for it......where did you find those? Exhaust is from Hypersonic - it is designed for the HB Intruder but looks like it will fit the Kinetic with some work: http://www.hypersonicmodels.co.uk/product/a-6-intruder-exhausts Wheel wells are from Wolfpack - actually intended for the EA-6B Kinetic kit but again look like they might fit into the A-6E and offer some detail improvement http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/wpd48115.htm Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 48 minutes ago, Petrov27 said: Exhaust is from Hypersonic - it is designed for the HB Intruder but looks like it will fit the Kinetic with some work: http://www.hypersonicmodels.co.uk/product/a-6-intruder-exhausts Wheel wells are from Wolfpack - actually intended for the EA-6B Kinetic kit but again look like they might fit into the A-6E and offer some detail improvement http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/wpd48115.htm Thanks! Thanx a lot :D will spend som dough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, Aigore said: Thanx a lot :D will spend som dough! Cool :) I intend to break into the exhausts this afternoon - looks like you need to sort these out prior to closing the fuselage halves - quite a few bits there but looks straightforward - I will hopefully get some pics up late today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Looking forwards to the update :) Edited August 28, 2017 by Aigore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Not the squadron you plan on but here is an interesting load: left to right, empty MER, MER with 3 Mk-20 Rockeyes, fuel tank, Harpoon and an AIM-9. Just before the events in Libya 1986. Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Yeah that is pretty cool - dont see the AIM9 loaded on the Intruder very often! I was leaning to this loadout - it just looks like the A-6 could put some major hurt on an attacking fleet.... Edited August 28, 2017 by Petrov27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 So a start on the Hypersonic exhausts - each side is five resin parts that you have to carefully separate from a resin block along with an etched ring - the sections are keyed to fit together in a certain way. A lot of work but I think they are going to look far better than the kits - there is some very nice detail on the last piece that exits the aircraft. Also been painting the cockpit and seats, applying the Eduard bits - maybe get far enough tomorrow night to share pics of those... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelguy2 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Things to look out for- the wingtip light lenses are too small for the space provided and the wingtip speed brakes, if built closed, aren't thick enough leaving an awkward spot where the hinge mechanism leaves the top of the wing. At this spot there is a gap because the speed brakes are not as thick at that point as the wing. I built the top of my speed brakes up with a piece of cardstock to build them up to match the thickness of the wing. The locating pins on the speed brake hinges need to be either removed or you would need to re-drill the holes in the adjusted brakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Petrov27 said: So a start on the Hypersonic exhausts - each side is five resin parts that you have to carefully separate from a resin block along with an etched ring - the sections are keyed to fit together in a certain way. A lot of work but I think they are going to look far better than the kits - there is some very nice detail on the last piece that exits the aircraft. Also been painting the cockpit and seats, applying the Eduard bits - maybe get far enough tomorrow night to share pics of those... Niiiiiice :D the resin looks enticing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Been working on the pit. My picture skills arent the greatest - not sure why the black looks so glossy, its dead flat in person: Edited September 2, 2017 by Petrov27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Terrific job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think the pit looks fantastic specially the seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Oh, man, that's a beautiful cockpit. How did you paint those ejection handle stripes so nicely? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The cockpit looks great....can't wait to see more. E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Great job on that cockpit!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Man that cockpit looks fantastic!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks all for the positive feedback on the 'pit!! Dmold seamless intakes fitted - lots of plastic had to be removed by Dremel - probably need to still thin a little here and there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Nice :D You got that little gap on top of the steps as well. I'll continue with mine today after work....let's see who gets the best fit :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ha - still tweaking the fit of the intakes but also some work on the aftermarket exhausts. They look pretty rough on the outside but only the very end will be seen. Had to dremel a huge area to get them to go in though as in pics below - lots of work but hoping it pays off! Also fitted the Wolfpack MLG wheel-well - fit was dicey. And Kinetic, whats up with the giant open slot in the bay there? Sheesh - gotta fill that in somehow.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ouch....wheel well looks nice tho, perhaps just put in a piece of sheet plastic to cover the entire wall? Darn those soft edges everywhere, hard to get that crispy look :/ Engines look fantastic....wondering where mine's at, ordered them more than a week ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 managed to finish the one wheel-bay and get the wing attached - looks a little rough but covers the gaping slot that Kinetic left there and the resin bay parts at least add some detail where there was none before Now just need to do the other side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 The wheelbay looks lightyears better than before!. How did you get the wing to fit so well? I'm a bit stuck....i'm waiting for parts to arrive, the exhausts, cockpit, wheels and other stuff. I can't put the wings in place as long as I don't have the exhausts for instance :/ In the mean time I'm enjoying your fantastic build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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