A-6A Project
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1402: A-6A by AMT from the dark ages (~1970?) in 1/72. Bought for $1, without box, at IPMS Regional in Richmond (images from the web).
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1402: No, there are no moveable control surfaces in this kit!
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1402: A few errors and simplifications, but pretty well engineered.
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040419: This is supposed to be a quickie, but the horizontal stabs should be one-piece.
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140512: Not much detail in the pit. The stuff on the back deck is clutter I added for a busy look.
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140512: Clutter after a coat of paint.
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140520: Trailing edges are thick and wing mating leaves much to be desired.
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140520: Trailing edges are thick and wing mating leaves much to be desired.
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140520: Not horribly engineered, but execution (molding) was poor.
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140520: Not horribly engineered, but execution (molding) was poor.
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140520: Wing root looks OK, though. The wings actually go in a recess.
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140520: Wing root looks OK, though. The wings actually go in a recess.
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140520: Balance job. That's about 0.5 oz. lead tire weights secured with 5-min epoxy.
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140520: Balance job. That's about 0.5 oz. lead tire weights secured with 5-min epoxy.
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140522: Bad lighting
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140523: Kit comes with a two-piece canopy, split lengthwise. Hard to fit right, but the bulging shape looks right.
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140523: Two-piece canopy bubble after assembly. Hard to fit right, but the bulging shape looks right.
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140523: First primer coat (WM Grey primer, decanted)
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140523: I kind of like the grey on this bird, but this one will be 1970s. May have to do another in low-vis.
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140523: Primer check of the main "joins".
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140523: STBD wing root doesn't fit properly (Port is fine), and will require some engineering so it'll stay put.
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140530: a somewhat pathetic attempt to put some engine fronts inside the intakes.
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140530: Fit here is not horrible, but could not fix without obliterating raised detail.
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140530: Fit here is not horrible, but could not fix without obliterating raised detail. Filler is Dollar Store super glue.Note: no wheel well or details (and gonna stay that way).
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140530: It almost looks like an engine. Wish I had printed a smaller diameter.
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140531: Fit here is not horrible, but could not fix without obliterating raised detail.
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140531: Fit here is not horrible, but could not fix without obliterating raised detail.
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140531: Fit here is not horrible, but could not fix without obliterating raised detail.
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140601: Trailing edge cutouts for the drop tanks.
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140601: Mating seam (join) on the top wing was nasty. Filling for re-scribing.
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140601: Mating seam (join) on the top wing was nasty. Filling for re-scribing.
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140601: Mating seam (join) on the top wing was nasty. Prepping for re-scribing.
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140604: Re-scribed wing flap detail. Note canopy masked in bare-metal foil.
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140604: Canopy masked in bare-metal foil.
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140604: Canopy masked in bare-metal foil.
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140604: Note canopy blended in with Super Glue as filler (after a barrier coat of Future to preclude frosting).
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140604: Re-scribed wing flap & hinge detail.
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140604: White under-surface coat didn't turn out right. (Polly S Reefer White acrylic).
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140611: Starting to LOOK line an Intruder. Lt. Gull Grey top coat (LifeColor Lt Gull Grey FS36440).
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140611: Starting to LOOK line an Intruder. Lt. Gull Grey top coat (LifeColor Lt Gull Grey FS36440).
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140615: wheel masks made with punch set.
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140615: Masking for the anti-glare panel.
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140615: Unmasking (favorite task!)
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140615: Unmasking (favorite task!)
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140615: Unmasking (favorite task!)
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140615: Wings not secured.
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140615: That nose...
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140615: Intake fans!
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150330: Masking for the red intake lips.
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150401: Topcoat done, trying out home decals for speed brake.
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150401: Topcoat done, trying out home decals for Modex #.
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150401: Topcoat done. Decals on the way.
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150807: Decals continue.
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150902: Decals done. Walkways are cut from gray decal film.
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150902: Decals done. Ship, squadron, modex and the little holes on the speedbrake are home-printed decals.
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150902: Decals done. Decals are a mix of decal film, home-printed, and cannibalised kit decals from other A-6s.
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150915 Complete except for clear satin top coat.
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150915 Fuel dump and skid scrached from styrene (I cut off and lost the original).
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150915 Pitot Tube is sewing pin inside aluminum tube.
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150915 Wing and turtleback walkways are grey decal film.
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150915 Engine fronts were printed on paper and glued in.
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150915 Numerals, NAVY and air brake perforations all laser printed on clear decal film; Squadron markings re-purposed from old Fujimi kit sheet.
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150915: GoPro view. Done.
Kommentare
8 3 December 2021, 23:12
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Being a former Tadpole wire chaser , I must commend you for the kit! It's not an awful kit - HaseAMT got the shapes right, and you have a fine start on the old girl. Someday I'll get around to one of my stashed ones - Geez. I can still feel the weight of those armored engine bay doors when we had to open them...
4 December 2021, 00:39
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A-6A by AMT from the dark ages (~1970?) in 1/72. Bought for $1, without box, at IPMS Regional in Richmond.