Revell 1/48 AD-5 Conversion to EA-1F - Completed

[wdossel]

WIP on the Workbench.

1/48 Conversion of Revell’s (née Matchbox) AD-5 to a Vietnam-era EA-1F of VAW-13. Built as a ‘clean’ desktop build for a client. Mods included the aluminum hatch covers for the NFOs in back (Vacuformed replacement), some antenna rework/placement, ECM pod and a lot of decal work involving placement of letters and numbers by hand for almost everything except the std NAVY markings. Went together generally well save for the wing fold joints. Kit aircrew were trash so pulled some resin figures from the spares box. Forward windscreen seam also required work to fit correctly. Finished w/AK Real Colors.

[Samphoto]

That is an absolutely beautiful build. The paint and detail work are immaculate, and the whole thing has a very professional quality to it. I especially like the in-flight presentation—the stand really suits the aircraft and gives it a sense of motion without distracting from the model itself.

Considering how much conversion and custom decal work went into this, the finished result is remarkably clean. Impeccable work!

[Migrant]

Completely agree with Samphoto’s comment. I think we get so used to seeing heavily weathered models that it’s refreshing to see a clean, sharp build like this. Really nice work.

[jasransm]

Awesome build, and a very nice looking aircraft !!! Great work!

[veedubb67]

Really like the base - gives it a professional look!

[USAF_462_2W1]

Nice job on the conversion, she looks good.
Steve

[S.Hollowell]

Very nice build, love the base!