George Guimaraes Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hello! This is my recent project, a nice kit of this iconic jet. It’s an old toll, and it shows it in some ways, but it also can be built into a nice model . Except fot the canopy masks, everything OOB. All my references showed these USAF birds, in the late eighties and early nineties were kept relatively clean, being the opposite of the Navy. So, the weathering was kept to a minimum. All decals were fine. Gunze paints and oils were used. Hope you enjoy. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Very nicely done. And yes, your weathering looks spot on from what I remembered seeing A-7D’s at the OKC airport in the early 90’s during a stopover. Where did you get your display walls & base? They are really cool too. Great Job George, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr.Happy said: Very nicely done. And yes, your weathering looks spot on from what I remembered seeing A-7D’s at the OKC airport in the early 90’s during a stopover. Where did you get your display walls & base? They are really cool too. Great Job George, Mr. Happy Glad to know about the weathering. These displays are found here: https://www.coastalkits.co.uk/newstore/ Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nice, she came out well. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hey George, Thanks for the link. Take care, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Nice, she came out well. Steve 27 minutes ago, Mr.Happy said: Hey George, Thanks for the link. Take care, Mr.Happy 27 minutes ago, Mr.Happy said: Hey George, Thanks for the link. Take care, Mr.Happy ok, don't mention it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Nice, she came out well. Steve Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketdrvr Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Really nice SLUF! Great to see the markings of the "Secret" F-117 Squadron used on this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Beautiful work, George. And great info about the base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Rocketdrvr said: Really nice SLUF! Great to see the markings of the "Secret" F-117 Squadron used on this build. Thank you! What was the Secret F-117 story? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocketdrvr Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 They flew this particular A-7D with those markings whilst training on the 117 at the same time. They flew the aircraft from Tonopah Nevada. I personally now this as a good friend flew the F-117 and the A-7D prior to the public's knowledge at the time. The logo on the side with the "Raptor" was later used in one of the squadron's mascot once the F-117 became public knowledge. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 hours ago, crackerjazz said: Beautiful work, George. And great info about the base. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Rocketdrvr said: They flew this particular A-7D with those markings whilst training on the 117 at the same time. They flew the aircraft from Tonopah Nevada. I personally now this as a good friend flew the F-117 and the A-7D prior to the public's knowledge at the time. The logo on the side with the "Raptor" was later used in one of the squadron's mascot once the F-117 became public knowledge. HTH Ok, thank you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 6:02 PM, Rocketdrvr said: Really nice SLUF! Great to see the markings of the "Secret" F-117 Squadron used on this build. "I just fly test A-7's here at Nellis" LOL! That was a great cover story for a great aircraft (F-117) Always good to see an A-7D being done! Great job! Cheers....Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, aircommando130 said: "I just fly test A-7's here at Nellis" LOL! That was a great cover story for a great aircraft (F-117) Always good to see an A-7D being done! Great job! Cheers....Ron Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Looks like a very nice build. Love the camo, my favourite for USAF Corsair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Great looking model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Thadeus said: Looks like a very nice build. Love the camo, my favourite for USAF Corsair. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I love this scheme on the A-7D! Very nice model and I think your weathering approach is spot on! Thanks for sharing. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fantastic build and great scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 4:21 PM, Falconxlvi said: I love this scheme on the A-7D! Very nice model and I think your weathering approach is spot on! Thanks for sharing. Steve Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Guimaraes Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 4:31 PM, fulcrum1 said: Fantastic build and great scheme. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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