So, this pack of goodies arrived today. Going to build an Argentine navy A4 from the Falklands war in tribute to my many trips ‘down South’ This will be my last build for a while as I am moving house soon.
Hopefully a few will tag along for the ride.
I will definitely be following this one, AdeB. Love the Skyhawks! I just finished the Monogram OA-4M not too long ago (1/48th).
Good luck on the move. I hate moving, mainly because I had to do it so many times while in the USMC and with my present job. Seems to break my completed models…
Gary Mason
As usual, here’s the cockpit started. The basic, plain Airfix kit parts first, having removed the molded belts:
To add the photoetch to the seat sides required some thinning of the kit piece so it will fit into the snug tub:
Pedals and floor added:
Seat sides and rear bulkhead:
Straight forward so far…
Hello!
Your build is looking good so far! I think you’ll enjoy this kit a lot - I did when I have built mine, it turned out like that:
Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
I like the look of the Skyhawk, will be fun to watch this.
I didn’t know you had been to the Falklands Abe, that one splace not many people get to go to.
4 times…4 f**king times…
Wow…fantastic. I will be going for my trademark more weathered look.
Well you beat me, only 3. Amazing place though, if a little drafty.
Always liked this pic:
Non-matching drop-tank…
And…
Airfix plain cockpit slowly being transformed…just the stick to fit:
On the downside - this sprue gate is a shocker…
You’re doing a great job on this build. Although I have a Monogram Skyhawk in my stash, I will definately follow this build so as to pick up some tips! Thanks for sharing.
Toshi
Nice finds on both pics.
Nice jod on the pit, but ye, that sprue attachment is nasty.
Work on the Airies resin tail:
Which happily is a terrific snug fit:
Likewise the wings, zero filler woo hoo! :
Hello!
Lookin’ good!
Didn’t I tell you you are going to enjoy this kit? I just love those new generation Airfix offerings.
Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
On to some photo etch detailing:
Just added it’s coat of Testors primer:
removed the actuators that hold the front slats ready to have the photo etch versions added. I think i will leave that until the end, no way they will survive painting and decalling!
THis is looking very nice. I love the details you’ve added. NICE !!
BK
Slowly but surely adding the various bits of colour:
Just the sky blue ends of the elevators to do and touch up the minor over-spray issues.
So me too. That Airfix kit is the best I have built, Argentine.
The beef down there was pretty incredible. We had a bbq on the lawn with Kurt Tank, he explained the next ideas about using delta wing technology.
Lots of good Patagonian Weiswine.