Greetings one and all! Happy 4th of July weekend..
In short, I usually post my builds start to finish but this one is 2 1/2yrs in the making (on and off)
Here is the steps from being primed to the wash/panel wash stages.
Thank you for letting me share and Happy Modeling,
Mike
The camo was all free handed with am airbrush. I did an overall wash using Windsor Newtons burnt umber then used MiGs interior wash which is a brownish green color.. It looks more like faded OD with a touch of dirt over bare paint..
Living on the edge and loving it!
Happy Modeling,
Mike
You are doing great work. The camouflage pattern is tight for free hand work.
Ahoy Butz. Whoa baby. That is really looking nice. Love the A4’s.
Great work on the camo, the colors are very vibrant.
Thank you so much for the compliment, Steve! Trust me, doing that scheme freehanded was a PITA thanks to some of the curves on the fuselage!
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Thank you so much and yes, who doesn’t like the A-4 especially as an aggressor?
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Thank you Chris, I definitely took my time that’s fer sure!
This particular jet came to VF-126 as Bort 24(nose no.) and at some point, was changed to Bort 27.
Gotta love the wear n tear of these aggressor birds!
Below is the aircraft that I’m modeling.
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Very nice work Mike, she’s looking great.
Steve
Outstanding work on the camo, Butz 
Some of those edges really look hard edged. Can’t wait to see this completed 
A killer paint job for sure. I really like the modulation effect.
Definitely an eye popping scheme. Congratulations Mike.
Thank you so much Steve! Hope to button things once I’m back from vaca with the family!
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Thank you so much Edwin for the kind words, its truly appreciated!
I’m going to be representing this aircraft when she was changed to Bort 27(nose number).
When this A-4 arrived, it was originally Bort 24 but at some point, it was changed to 27. I am not to sure on the back story.
Anywho, I have a few reference pics of this jet and some of the demarcation lines look to be very tight(soft edged) or hard edge. So for a few of the demarcation lines, I used putty and the rest was free handed.
This last pic is what my A-4 will look like once completed!
I am so looking forward to seeing this thing done!
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Thank you so much Chris! I too have to agree, the effect is very nice and subtle! It’s definitely eye popping!
Thank you once again!
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Hey now Rick, I like your little Airfix Scooter! Is this their newer release or an older kit?
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Butz, this was the USAirFix 1/72 A4 Skyhawk kit. I believe it was first released in 1979, but I think mine was newer. The decals were ‘like-new’, and went on as easily as any decal I’ve done in years. I don’t think 40 year-old decals would’ve been that easy to install!
Ah ok and yes, I’d have to agree too. Sounds like a newer release!.
Happy Modeling,
Mike
Your A-4 “Scooter” looks fantastic! I picture “Viper” coming down to take on Maverick & Goose.
