Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers"

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,972 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Mar 31, 2021 17:58:52 GMT Marco likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2021 17:58:52 GMT Thank you, Marco!
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SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,498 Mini profile background: black	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Mar 31, 2021 20:16:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Mar 31, 2021 20:16:28 GMT Detail painting is top draw Ian, are you going for an asymmetrical war-load?
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Mar 31, 2021 20:16:28 GMT SteveM said:

Detail painting is top draw Ian, are you going for an asymmetrical war-load?

Thanks! That is the plan, Steve. It's called the "Boat Killer" load out and only carries one AGM-123 Skipper on one of the inboard pylons.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,926	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 1, 2021 1:45:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Apr 1, 2021 1:45:21 GMT Brilliant is all I can say.

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,972 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 1, 2021 2:05:13 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Apr 1, 2021 2:05:13 GMT Thanks, Tommy!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

PorcoRosso Modelling Maverick What I said was... Posts: 4,991 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 1, 2021 6:05:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 1, 2021 6:05:31 GMT Great ordnance Ian. I like the FOD guard, looks very good.
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	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Si B Plastic connoissuer Posts: 1,339	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 1, 2021 13:54:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si B on Apr 1, 2021 13:54:06 GMT So much eye candy, coming along beautifully Ian, very nice B)

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Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 6, 2021 20:37:23 GMT JEFF, Snipersmudge, and 3 more like this

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Now in the homestretch with the A-6E. I got the ejection seats installed and I added lead fold straps to them. Fightertown Decals was kind enough to supply decal placards for them so those add a nice bit of detail. I got the ordnance installed and the plane is depicted in the asymmetrical "Boat Killer" load out. I painted the centerline tank in Light Ghost Grey to depict a "borrowed" tank in the regular grey Tactical Paint Scheme. I added some scratches, fuel stains and wear to the tank as well. I got the "False Canopy" underneath touched up and now you can see the full effect a little better. I just have to work on the canopy hood and get some exhaust covers made and then it will be time for flat coat.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Boots Administrator Posts: 16,162 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 6, 2021 20:40:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Apr 6, 2021 20:40:00 GMT That is feckin` stunning Ian
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	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

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Thanks, Tommy! The GRU-7 ejection seat has several data placards on the sides near the headrest. Fightertown Decals provides these in decal form to place on the kit seats. Adds a nice bit of detail.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,155 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Monogram 1/48th A-6E TRAM Intruder, VA-165 "Boomers" Apr 7, 2021 7:04:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 7, 2021 7:04:06 GMT Gorgeous work as ever, looks bloody amazing!

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Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2021 17:58:52 GMT

Post by SteveM on Mar 31, 2021 20:16:28 GMT

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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 1, 2021 6:05:31 GMT

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Post by Boots on Apr 6, 2021 20:40:00 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Apr 6, 2021 20:48:32 GMT

Post by tommygunn on Apr 7, 2021 2:17:24 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Apr 7, 2021 2:28:06 GMT

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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 7, 2021 12:24:44 GMT