A-1H Skyraider Tamiya 1:48

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I have started working on the cockpit - little progress:

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That dirty bird in the box art is not in the least exaggerated. Seen PLENTY of A-1Hs and this one is actually pretty clean. Like just off the wash rack clean…

All the best

Ray

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At the end of the day I have decided to use CMK kit

little progress…but progress.

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It has been a long time with many little steps that allowed me to put fuselage and wings togerther. I have decided to work on the wings first and then attached them to fuselage correcting places of joining.

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Then I have decided to try put the decal using maximum of Mr.Mark Softer; having in mind my great stencils waiting to be used. That’s why I used lots of Mr.Mark, if something goes wrong I will use those stencils.

Now I got nervous…

Afetr a while:

So I have applied some extra liquid in panel lines:

After another a while…

Gloss coat:

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Hey nice work. This looks like a superb kit. Thanks for picking it back up!

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Time to use those magic stencils :smiley:

I am very satisfied with the result, can’t wait to start working on the hornet!

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Good work with the Masks!

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I have the same kit in the stash, I’m planning on starting soon. I’d love to have a set of those masks, where did you find them?

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Also I’m having a hard time figuring out how I’m gonna make the silver ring around the front of the cowling. I’d love to hear some ideas from my fellow modelers working on this kit

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Is there a piece in the kit for the silver ring? I love bare metal foil for anything metallic on an aircraft. If not, you could always go with a piece of wire wrapped around a paint bottle for shape! Those masks seem to have really done an amazing job, did you make them or get them AM somewhere?

Groot

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Looking great so far, Polak! Keep on posting those build photos!

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I should have clarified myself. Around the front of the cowling there is a ring of silver paint. I’ve noticed some people leave it off, but all the research I’ve done shows it should be there. I’ve been racking my brain over how best to mask it so I can make it even.

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There is a silver ring indeed, I haven’t thought of how I will paint this one but for sure will do some masking, shouldn’t be that hard to do it.

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I am going there slowly…

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Looks great so far, glad to see you continuing on with this one.

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Pushing forward

Dry fit…just could not resist :slight_smile:

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Nice smooth painting!

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Tape , I need more tape !!