Pete Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Hello, About time that I start my first build for this GB. I'm gonna start with the 1/48 Hobbyboss A-6A Intruder. I'm planning to build one in VA-85 markings, during its cruise on the USS Kitty Hawk in 1965. Furball decals will be used for this. I also plan to use at least the GRU-5 seats from Hypersonic, and I might order the Hypersonic exhausts as well. Work starts of course with the cockpit, and I puttied the seams in the intakes. The radome halves have been glued together as well, and the seam was smoothed out. Edited October 21, 2015 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Good to see you getting settled in. That cockpit sure looks a lot nicer than in the other modern 1/48 intruder kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Awesome! Will be following this build. Hit me up if you need anything for your loadout, Pete. I have enough Vietnam era munitions for an entire carrier strike ! Some Intruder pron: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Looks like you are off to a good start! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Great Pete,we need your models in this GB! And great subject! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Some progress on the Intruder. I sanded off the formation lights on the rear fuselage, and filled a vent under the cockpit. These were not used on the A-6A. I glued the intakes together, sanded them smooth, and painted them: And slowly painting the instrument panel: I also ordered some resin goodies from Hypersonic Models in the UK, some very nice exhausts and seats. That's it for now Edited November 1, 2015 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Some progress on the Intruder. I sanded off the formation lights on the rear fuselage, and filled a vent under the cockpit. These were only used on the A-6A. I glued the intakes together, sanded them smooth, and painted them: And slowly painting the instrument panel: I also ordered some resin goodies from Hypersonic Models in the UK, some very nice exhausts and seats. That's it for now The exhaust look great and nice start on the IP! I will follow for sure my friend! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks Gianni! I was told by an Intruder fanboy expert that those holes on the side of the rear fuselage should be filled if you build an A-6A. Only the A-6E has one on the port side, and not one on each side as Hobbyboss did. Hole and panels filled with some styrene and putty: Did a bit more painting on the cockpit too: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) While you're at it, don't forget to fill all those rivets covering the whole kit too and rescribe the missing fuselage speed brake hinges. ;) Edited November 1, 2015 by PlasticWeapons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 I thought those rivets would make it look extra realistic :D The speedbrake hinges are provided, you just need to cut them out from the inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Good progress my frien! Did you planeed to add the pit flak curtain?I will do on mine future A-6 but I don't be able to fine pics of this detail... Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hmmm, a flak curtain you say? I have no idea what it looks like, and where it is located. Ryan, are you reading this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) There are attachment points on the canopy frame and rear canopy bulkhead. Will PM you my photos when I get around to it Pete. :P Edited November 5, 2015 by PlasticWeapons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ziggyfoos Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 May help with the flak curtain? http://aoadecals.com/A-6A/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Interesting. I guess I have to find out first if mine had it installed or not. Thanks Ryan and Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice work so far Pete, I like it all but especially your work getting rid of the intake seam. Nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 May help with the flak curtain? http://aoadecals.com/A-6A/ That's perfect Steve! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 I glued the exhausts together, they're really quite nice. In order to install them, you do have to sand some of the inner fuselage down a bit, but no major cutting is required. You do have to glue them in place before you close the fuselage, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 May help with the flak curtain? http://aoadecals.com/A-6A/ Hi, Great addition to your website, Steve. Easily the best collection of A-6 flak curtain photos I've seen. I'm going to go with the full flak curtain installed on my 1/72 A-6 now...I had been thinking of adding only the rod. Slow progress has been made on my A-6, hopefully something worth posting an update about by next Monday. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 What´s the use of a Flak curtain?? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think it's there to protect the crew from flak shrapnel hitting them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Now that my B-58 for another GB is finished, it's time to get back into this one. Currently sanding and grinding to fit the exhausts in. Pics will follow later this weekend. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi, Pete. Your Intruder is an early one, like mine. Do you intend to add anything to represent the arresting gear panel? I think it is going to be hard to cut out a piece of sheet plastic that fits exactly. Maybe I'll fill the entire area under the cover with miliput. Mine is in 1/72, but I have some 1/48's to build later so I'm interested in possible solutions. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi, I haven't really looked into it yet, but I did some pondering now that you mentioned it. Maybe I will just try to make a cover out of styrene strip. I do have to fix that bump under the fuselage just in front of the tailhook, as the kit only comes with the cut one with the chaff/flare launchers behind it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Pics please,pics! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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