BillL Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Here are some pics of a kit that I'm building for a customer. It's Hasegawa's 1/48 A-4N Skyhawk, in IDF camo and markings. I usually build only WW II aircraft, but I'm quite impressed with this kit. The level of detail is exceptional. The kit is OOB, with a True Details resin seat. The camouflage was airbrushed freehand with Gunze Sangyo acrylics. It has been glossed with Future in preparation for the decals, which will be applied Monday. Pics of the cockpit and nose gear well can be found HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadian_camo Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Looking good so far I'd love to see it when it's all done I really like the freehand paintjob too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 nice work Pix! Almost like I'll be able to hop in and taxi... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillL Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Thank you canadian_camo and afterburner ! I was able to do the decals today. I used the kit decals, and they went on beautifully. This is such a NICE kit ! Thanks again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Hi Bill, Ah, a subject near and dear to my heart (blow torch model and IDF/AF markings)! Great job on the camo, you nailed it quite nicely. What is going on it ordnance wise? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidy Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 i couldn't believe my eyes when i saw "1/48 Hasegawa A-4N Skyhawk" and BillL in the same line! always admired your work bill, nice to see you build a skyhawk :unsure: ! nice one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Beautiful work there Bill. The 1/48 Scooter is one of my all-time favorite kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hi Bill, I loved the painting, just great!!! Can you tell me the codes of the gunze paints you have used? (i have a IAF F-16 standing by...) Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Nice scooter you got there dude. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillL Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Thank you Alby, aidy, smithery, claude, and Super Hornet ! Alby - the kit doesn't come with ordinance, but my customer has the Hasegawa weapons sets. He will add some Mk. 82s to it. The large drop tanks have been built and painted, and will be added in the final assembly. aidy - I guess you weren't expecting to see a post-WW II "gaspasser." My interest is 1/48 WW II aircraft, but I'll build just about anything for a customer. Kinda nice to build something different for a change. claude - I used the colors recommended on the instructions. They are: H 310 (brown) H 312 (green) H 313 (tan - Gunze calls it "yellow") H 314 (blue) I received an email from someone saying that the shade of green is incorrect. Perhaps it would have been better sent to Hasegawa, as I only followed their suggestions. I like the way the colors look, and most importantly, so does my customer. Thanks again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Great lookin Scooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 claude - I used the colors recommended on the instructions. They are:H 310 (brown) H 312 (green) H 313 (tan - Gunze calls it "yellow") H 314 (blue) I received an email from someone saying that the shade of green is incorrect. Perhaps it would have been better sent to Hasegawa, as I only followed their suggestions. I like the way the colors look, and most importantly, so does my customer. Thanks again ! Bill, That green is correct (so Hasegawa has it listed correctly). The color is FS34227 Light Green; http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorserver/s...or.asp?fs=34227. Early model Skyhawks (A-4H/F and some N models) were delivered in FS34258 Willow Green, but as they went through SDLM they were repainted in the shade you have on your model (which was the standard post Six Days War scheme used on other IDF/AF aircraft of the time). The confusion may come from the fact that IDF/AF F-16s, F-15I, and later schemed Kfirs currenty use FS34424 Green Gray. Again, fantastic job on the camo scheme! Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Eagle Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Hi Bill,Ah, a subject near and dear to my heart (blow torch model and IDF/AF markings)! :D Great job on the camo, you nailed it quite nicely. What is going on it ordnance wise? Cheers I knew Alby would love this one! Great job Bill (both the model and the photos)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I love seeing these IAF builds lately...awesome camo. Beautiful work on the A-4! -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightrain Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 great looking Hawk bud..i just finished a Hasegawa A-4M sky hawk and your right the kits are great!! Again looking great Plz post when completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Fantastic job on that baby!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillL Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks Bill, Alby, Iron Eagle, Mike, nightrain, and D_IcarUS_ ! Alby - thanks for the info ! I didn't pay too much attention to the email, but it upset me. The only comment that was made was about the "incorrect" green color. Just another "expert" on a fault-finding mission. I'm sure glad I don't do that to anyone ! Iron Eagle - I have a GREAT camera (Canon PowerShot G5), and I've had a few semesters of photo. The countless hours in the darkroom really helped me learn about light and shadow. nightrain - it IS a beauty of a kit, isn't it? The detail in the wheel wells is outstanding. I like your build also ! Thanks again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AD-4N Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 What ratio (paint to thinner) did you use to get such a fine line with the Gunze? Amazing job. What PSI? What thinner brand did you use? (Or just water). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutalos Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Awesome job Bill!! You really caught this model tight as with all others !! Great finish indeed, it sure going to be a beauty ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillL Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks AD-4N and Brutalos ! AD-4N - I thin Gunze acrylics with isopropyl alcohol (91%). I start out at two parts paint to one part alcohol, and test it. I add more alcohol, a drop at a time, to the color cup until I get a fine line without spatter. I add a drop, then spray out what was in the feed line, and test. It uses more paint this way, but I can get it just the way I want it. I use a low pressure (under 20 psi, sometimes as low as ( with enamels), since I spray about 1/4 to 1/2 inch away from the surface and move the airbrush slowly. I don't do a formula for the mixes, since it can vary by bottle. I just test until it works. Brutalos - I like the pic in your signature. I built THAT KIT also. Thanks again ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutalos Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Yes, indeed! I remember your P-61 well :-). I have presented my widow in some various pics here as well in the prop section! I always admire your models, clean, swift and excellent painting. Keep the modelling madness flow!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Nice work! It's amazing how can decals give life to a model, huh?? I love 'em :D Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillL Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 (edited) Thank you Brutalos and MaRiO ! Brutalos _ I don't build that fast, I just have a LOT of time to build. Most 1/48 single-seaters take me about 100 hours, but I spend 30 to 50 hours a week at the bench, with a few projects going at a time. I enjoy the added challenge of building clean. You can't hide the flaws, and the ones that remain look HUGE. MaRiO - adding the decals is one of my favorite parts of building. Assembling the airframe makes it look like an aircraft, painting it brings it to life, and the decals give it personality. It's a sad time also, because the end of the build is in sight. Thanks again ! Edited December 24, 2005 by BillL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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