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- Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
1 year 5 months ago - 1 year 5 months ago #121
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
My least favourite part of building jet kits is now complete – airbrushing the white undercarriage legs 
. All decals, except for the underwing pylons is now complete. I removed the incorrect decals mentioned earlier with white spirits and a polish with a microfine sanding pad to remove any remaining decal film and applied the replacements.
. All decals, except for the underwing pylons is now complete. I removed the incorrect decals mentioned earlier with white spirits and a polish with a microfine sanding pad to remove any remaining decal film and applied the replacements. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
1 year 4 months ago - 1 year 4 months ago #123
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
Got a lot done over the weekend, considering the housework I needed to get out of the way. Mixed up an enamel wash and applied it to the gear legs, painted the nose wheel (what were Trumpeter thinking when they molded the wheel with the leg???), finished painting and decalling the drop tanks, modifying the parachute flap as the kit one is incorrect. I also airbrushed the exhaust with Mr Metal Stainless – love that stuff.
I have had some interest in my decals, as far aways as Laguna Beach, California
I have had some interest in my decals, as far aways as Laguna Beach, California
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1 year 4 months ago #127
by CyNaKyL
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
Replied by CyNaKyL on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
I'm with Grant, Viper next!
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
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1 year 4 months ago - 1 year 4 months ago #128
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
Looking like it might be the F-16 next since I'm in a jet fighter mood right now (still need to paint up the F/A-18 too).
I'm hoping to knock the Skyhawk on the head this weekend. Basically just need to gloss the decals, apply the panel line wash, finish painting up the ejection seat which I started detail painting last night, apply a matte coat and finish final assembly... No rush though... how many months have I already spent on this 'quick' build?
I'm hoping to knock the Skyhawk on the head this weekend. Basically just need to gloss the decals, apply the panel line wash, finish painting up the ejection seat which I started detail painting last night, apply a matte coat and finish final assembly... No rush though... how many months have I already spent on this 'quick' build?
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1 year 4 months ago - 1 year 4 months ago #129
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
I just have to fit the refuelling probe, canopy and the aerial behind the canopy and on the tail end now.
Aerial scratch built from a missile fin from the Trumpeter Mig-29 kit, plasticard and white glue to add the shape at the base.
A few more photos;
Aerial scratch built from a missile fin from the Trumpeter Mig-29 kit, plasticard and white glue to add the shape at the base.
A few more photos;
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1 year 4 months ago #132
by Grant
Replied by Grant on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
This is coming together very nicely. I received some decals earlier in the week. They look fantastic and very professionally done. I can't wait to use them. 
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1 year 4 months ago - 1 year 4 months ago #134
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
Calling this one done. Will take some decent photos over the weekend.
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1 year 4 months ago #135
by Maarten
'' I could sense things were about to kick off, so I got out of there !''
Replied by Maarten on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
'' I could sense things were about to kick off, so I got out of there !''
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1 year 4 months ago - 1 year 4 months ago #137
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
Next up is the Tamiya 1/32 F-16... or... maybe the Revell 1/32 Ju-88 or Hasegawa Fw190F-8
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1 year 4 months ago #138
by CyNaKyL
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
Replied by CyNaKyL on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
I wonder where they are coming from then...
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
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1 year 4 months ago #139
by KitModellerNZ
Replied by KitModellerNZ on topic Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk as an RNZAF A-4K
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