Petrov27 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The Eduard release of the Hasegawa plastic is pretty great - got a couple on sale and actually it is the "deal of the day" at Sprue Bros if ya hurry. Kit comes with great decals - really there isn't an option supplied that I would not mind building. Comes with etched bits for the cockpit, window masks and a "Brassin" seat which looks pretty good. I will add aftermarket wheels, Shrikes and wheel bays. The kit comes with a A-4F VA-192 decal option but I also have the old Victory Prod Skyhawk sheet that has the MOH aircraft flown by Michael Estocin which is tempting as well - I still have to decide which one I am gonna do: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Nice choice. Looking forward to this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 A Scooter is in the house! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Pit done. About to close up the fuse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 And we have fuselage closure. Always feels like a big milestone to get to this point. Hope to have wings attached this evening... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Great start. I have the Eduard boxing too and have to agree with the choice of markings. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 First Hase A-4 I have built - goes together pretty nice so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Real nice job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks man! Hey, I found this awesome video/slide show of the VA-192 cruise that my subject is from - tons of good Skyhawk shots: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Sweet video! Thanks for sharing it with us!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yep, the Hasegawa A-4 kits are an enjoyable build. Great progress on your build! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 You make the most beautiful cockpits -- really great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Thanks again for positive feedback! This build took a bit of a hit due to me dropping the model - of course it hit tile and not the carpet and the tip of the tail broke into several small parts and several of the slat rails broke or cracked :( Anyhoo, I have tried to repair - probably gonna need more work though. For replacement slat-rails I got some fine brass strip - they should hold up well even if it gets dropped again :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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