Cop Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Well it's finally finished. Took me a while because I purchased a 3D printer at the start of the build, so kept designing and printing parts to improve the base kit. The base kit is the Hasegawa TA-4J Skyhawk in 1:48. It was converted to the OA-4M model by the use of Phase Hangar's conversion set. I also used their ejection seats. It was topped off with painted markings and some decals from the Furball decal sheet, Lo Viz Devil Dog Scooters (sheet 48-010). The sheet is currently out of production. But Furball Aero Design announced yesterday that they are rereleasing it in the near future. This model depicts the aircraft at the end of its service with the H&M -32 Bandit squadron. Many photos of this aircraft exist mostly of when it had fresh paintwork, but I found a single picture when it was coming to the end of its career and looking rather worse for wear. This was just to good an opportunity to pass up. A great paint scheme and lots of weathering. The external tanks were designed and printed by me. It's a great base kit and a great conversion set from Mike Reeves at Phase Hangar. Go look up his stuff, you won't be disappointed. https://phasehangarresin.com All the best Nige. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That is fantastic, the tanks look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Really love the camo-scheme! Great looking bird! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Great work Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 That turned out really nice! -co Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polybebber Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Fantastic build in all respects - the paint scheme rocks and so does the weathering (....and the photography!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketdrvr Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Gorgeous Scooter! Those enhancements are incredible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Outstanding conversion Nige👍 What was the brand of paint you used on your build? Cheers, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Fantastic Scooter, Nige! -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cop Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks everybody, glad you liked it. Mr. Happy the greys are the new Tamiya lacquers and the green AK Real Color. Nige. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hey Thank you for responding so soon👍 Again great job on the Skyhawk 😳🤓😎👍 Cheers, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) I love this. I think I’ve commented everywhere you’ve posted on Facebook about how awesome this build is, but one more time - “this is awesome” And to the extent this motivated Furball to reprint their A-4M sheet, thank you! Steve Edited September 14, 2020 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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