RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build.

RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 5 months 1 day ago #1

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Hi all.

So after seeing Jimmy's gorgeous A-4k build, I've decided to do another A-4, but this time a TA-4K.
The kit is Hasegawas TA-4F, using Ronin decals.
I will be doing this as a pre kahu bird, maybe NZ6251 or NZ6252? If anyone has info on pre kahu Ta-4ks, please let me know, my ears are open.

So far cockpit is done. And has been glued in. I had a few issues with the intakes, which I've just managed to sort out, by thinning the walls on the part with the fan face.

Hopefully this build will be a bit quicker than my usual,

Anyway here are some pics.

Cheers

Mike.

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Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M

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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 4 months 3 weeks ago #2

grover Offline Platinum Boarder Kane - Like the biblical figure, only prettier Posts: 5183 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 1196	Great start Fritz. The pit is looking great. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Fritz
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 4 months 3 weeks ago #3

Craig Sargent Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1879 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 238	Yes, great start. This will be nice in the Euro I scheme. Most TA-4s that are built seem to be SEA or all green. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Fritz
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 4 months 2 weeks ago #4

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Thanks Grover and Craig. I've been wanting to do a Euro I scheme for a long time now, I was just glad that Ronin decals re-released his set. I just wished I had grabbed his 32nd set as well.

I have assembled the fuselage now, just working on the seams. Once they are done, I'll get the wings on and sort them out to.

Also, would anyone be able to confirm for me the following: I am assuming our A-4's used the part A6 from the sprues?
Did they also use the flare dispensers just behind the wings and were the cannons installed on our TA-4K's?

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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 4 months 2 weeks ago #5

KitModellerNZ Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2273 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 250	Beaut! Looking forward to following this one. I hope that one day I can also release decals for this scheme. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Fritz
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 2 months 4 weeks ago #6

Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1454 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 237	Small update on this. I have put it most together, just doing a bit on cleaning up. Progress is a bit slow but hope I'll get on to some painting soon. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 2 months 3 weeks ago #7

Marcus.Q1000859 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 372 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 49	Good stuff. In impressed those 6 slat stay are all there. Mine didn't last that long. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 2 months 3 weeks ago #8

Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1454 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 237	Marcus.Q1000859 wrote: Good stuff. In impressed those 6 slat stay are all there. Mine didn't last that long. Ha ha, I have been very careful, trying not to damage those. I managed to not break any on my last Scooter, hopefully I wont on this one. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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RNZAF 1/48 TA-4K build. 3 weeks 3 days ago #9

Fritz Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1454 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 237	Working on the intakes tonight and decided to use an old Tamiya sponge to put in the intakes as masking. Has actually worked better than I thought. Few seams to fill and clean, and then hopefully I'll be able to apply some paint in the next week or two. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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