thefngreek Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks for the reply but since I’m gonna be doing this in SEA scheme would the wings and everything be painted white? And another question…. How do these parts go together?? Sorry for all the questions but like i said this is my first jet… i don’t even know the terminology!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 For a SEA scheme the underside would be a light gray, here is the paint scheme for the SEA; https://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/a-7/a-7_profile03.shtml And here's a pic of an A-7 in the SEA scheme; https://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/a-7/pages/aero_a-7d_003.shtml As for the canopy frame, I can't remember how it goes together, the last time I built that kit was in 1988, you'll have to check the instructions. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 This are the instructions…. I can’t get part e13 to fit anywhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pappy121 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, thefngreek said: Couple questions… Is the landing gear white? Along with with bays? And are they under wings painted white or light ghost grey? G'day FNG, Yes the u/c is white, same for the NWW and MWW. The avionics bays are generally a zinc chromate yellow/green with grey or black avionic boxes. For the HAF SEA scheme, the standard colours are FS34079, 34102 (dark/light green), FS30219 (tan) and the underside colour is actually FS36622 which is a very light grey. On the HAF aircraft it can become very dirty and in some pictures it can look nearly white but it is actually a grey. The LGG you suggested is incorrect as it is actually FS36375 which is too dark and too blue. As for the canopy part E13, it is a little hard to explain but it sits on top of the inner canopy frame (part A7) right at the back but it does not sit underneath the rear arch, it should sit in front of it. It looks like you have managed to warp the E13 part a little from the pics supplied as it should be symmetrical. If you place the part into some warm (not boiling!) water for about 30 secs you should be able to gently re-shape it without breaking the part. cheers, Pappy Edited June 19, 2022 by Pappy121 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Sorry it took so long for an update! I couldn’t get the light green right… then i screwed up the paint job and lost interest. But i decided to give it another try and this is what i have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Is the underside supposed to be white or light gray? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Camouflage gray FS 36622. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vonjhn68 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Love the progress - keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Thanks for the help and compliment! Hate to ask this but does anybody have any 1/48 decals with a shark mouth they don’t want? These decals are shot! They fall apart and half of the decal stays on the paper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Few more questions…. Can blu 27 bombs be mounted on the further most exterior pylons? And what color are the mk 81 bombs? thanks! Edited August 25, 2022 by thefngreek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 2:21 AM, thefngreek said: Thanks for the help and compliment! Hate to ask this but does anybody have any 1/48 decals with a shark mouth they don’t want? These decals are shot! They fall apart and half of the decal stays on the paper In colours or in grey? I could check my stash of old decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Colors would be cool… if not there are some cheap sets off eBay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Bombs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 The above chart will answer all your munitions carriage questions 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 12:47 AM, thefngreek said: Colors would be cool… if not there are some cheap sets off eBay Sorry, could not find anything! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Thanks for the info and no worries about the decals! i just got a new set for cheap off eBay… the external stores chart is a huge help! What color are the sidewinders aim 9b? Are they a light grey or white? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Light grey FS36320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 14 hours ago, BastianD said: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Does this look right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Nice job, little bit of weathering perhaps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 Finally got some decals on! Here are some progress pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Getting close to the end! The panel line wash was a pain! After i have the aircraft a gloss coat, the line wash still wasn’t flowing… it was thinned a lot and i guess i used to many coats of paint and some of the Engraved details were very shallow. I tried to rescribe some details but it didn’t work out too well… anyways here is what i have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Hi, just ran across this thread.. It's looking really good. Glad you got back to it. Very nice livery you have chosen to go with. Very eye catching. I did an A-7E a while ago and go it published in Fine Scale Modeller (Oct 2009 edition)... also posted here on this site... https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal9/8401-8500/gal8453-A-7-Leszczynski/00.shtm Lots of hits and tips on how I built mine (ie. washes, dry brushing, etc...) Looking forward to seeing it all finished. Best, -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefngreek Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 This project still isn’t dead! I’m almost done! Here are some updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Looks really good 🙂 Love the exposed electronics bay... -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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