ghodges Posted November 30, 2015 Report Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) After reorganizing my stash and rebuilding my work bench area, I'm back at work! I've started an A-4M Skyhawk that will be in an aggressor scheme. This is the kit cockpit tub with an Eduard pre-painted pe set used for the main panel and side consoles. The resin seat is from the spares box with Eduard pe placards and parts added. It's all been closed up in the fuselage which is now assembled, as are the wings. In spite of having SEVEN Skyhawks of all kinds built on my shelves, this is the first Hasagawa 1/48 Skyhawk I've built! More pics as progress continues! GIL Edited December 31, 2015 by ghodges
ClareWentzel Posted December 3, 2015 Report Posted December 3, 2015 Wow!!! Great cockpit Gil. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. I particularly liked the disorganized way that the belts looked. I suspect that you did a fair amount of work making them look right.
Mark Deliduka Posted December 3, 2015 Report Posted December 3, 2015 Spectacular! I feel like I could sit right down and start flippin' switches! Incredible work Gil, and welcome back to the workbench. It's always a thrill to watch you work.
kpatterson Posted December 6, 2015 Report Posted December 6, 2015 Gil, Lookin real nice so far. I always love the aggressor schemes. -Ken
ghodges Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Been a little busy and a little lazy, but the basic painting and initial gloss coat are done.... I free handed the camo pattern. Next time I'll use some sort of soft mask. Still a ways to go with the washes and weathering, which will hopefully be the saving grace! GIL Edited December 21, 2015 by ghodges
Mark Deliduka Posted December 21, 2015 Report Posted December 21, 2015 I have faith that you'll get it Gil! Personally, I think your free-handed camo painting is better than some of my masked painting. Well done, this is looking terrific.
Roktman Posted December 22, 2015 Report Posted December 22, 2015 Whoa, God bless you eye sight. Looks great!
ghodges Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Posted December 27, 2015 Decals are on, all from the spares box. Sealing gloss coat is on, so weathering is next. GIL
ghodges Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Posted December 30, 2015 Got the weathering done.... Going to try to get her done by New Year's day! GIL
Mark Deliduka Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 Go for it Gil! You are so close to the finish line! That really looks fantastic!
ghodges Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Posted December 31, 2015 Got her done! :D Intake covers are from Koster vac, and the edges of the gear doors were done with a fine tip red Sharpie pen! Cheers! GIL 1
Mark Deliduka Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 And another 'Gil-ful' Masterpiece hits the shelf! Brilliant way to begin the New Year Gil. You're off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings!
VonL Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 Love the Skyhawk. Nice one! Do my eyes deceive me, or does the flat coat tend to mute the panel lines/wash, just a wee bit?
ghodges Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Posted January 1, 2016 Yes Bob, thankfully the final flat coat helps hide a multitude of sins...... Thanks for the kind words guys! GIL
WildBill50 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 Great job Gil. Love the paint scheme. I'm doing a OA-4M now and hope to get it done soon. Keep up the the inspiring work. Bill
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