Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,971	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 5, 2021 12:30:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on May 5, 2021 12:30:27 GMT Great result.

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,439 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 5, 2021 15:47:17 GMT via mobile Marco and PorcoRosso like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on May 5, 2021 15:47:17 GMT Marco, Joe, Paul, Steve, Tommy---thanks guys. Panel lines are drawn so update to follow.
	"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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Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 5, 2021 23:27:21 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 4 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on May 5, 2021 23:27:21 GMT

I got the panel lines drawn on the TA-4J using a drafting pencil and no further panel accent is really needed. I also added a wash of Pledge Floor Care and Acryl Black to the wheel bays to bring out the detail. I got the instrument panel hoods painted and installed so about ready for some gloss varnish and stickers.

"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

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,087 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 4:06:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on May 6, 2021 4:06:40 GMT This has such beautiful contrasts Ian

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,971	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 6:13:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on May 6, 2021 6:13:13 GMT Pencils. Underrated bit of kit if ever there was.

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,981 Mini profile background: black	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 7:28:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on May 6, 2021 7:28:22 GMT Pencil is certainly less mess than washes and did the job perfectly
	Cheers SteveM

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 12:29:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on May 6, 2021 12:29:42 GMT Looks amazing!
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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,439 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 13:02:25 GMT Paul B and Marco like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on May 6, 2021 13:02:25 GMT Thanks so much, gents!
	"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

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 7,676 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"} Member is Online	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 6, 2021 18:36:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on May 6, 2021 18:36:36 GMT lovely paint job
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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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Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 19:41:50 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 5 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on May 11, 2021 19:41:50 GMT

Well, decals are on. The VT-7 markings came from the Hasegawa TA-4J sheet but the generic markings came from the Classic Airframes Cartograf sheet as they are much easier to deal with than Hasegawa stickers. Next I will work on the sub-assemblies.

"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

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,981 Mini profile background: black	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 19:45:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on May 11, 2021 19:45:59 GMT Now that looks absolutely amazing Ian, decals add so much to the overall impact.
	Cheers SteveM

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,087 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 19:55:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on May 11, 2021 19:55:02 GMT I am certainly impressed with that Ian

Boots Administrator Posts: 17,205 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 20:09:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on May 11, 2021 20:09:11 GMT That is just sooooo darn puuuuurdy fella
	Fortune`s always hiding!!

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,439 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 21:14:01 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on May 11, 2021 21:14:01 GMT Thanks, guys! Yes, I do love the white/red trainer scheme. Maybe I need a T-2 Buckeye.
	"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: 17,205 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 11, 2021 21:22:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on May 11, 2021 21:22:12 GMT May 11, 2021 21:14:01 GMT Ian H. said: Thanks, guys! Yes, I do love the white/red trainer scheme. Maybe I need a T-2 Buckeye. .....Erm, yes........i guess you do Ian
	Fortune`s always hiding!!

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 12, 2021 11:47:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on May 12, 2021 11:47:33 GMT Impressive! Marvelous bird!
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tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,971	Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer May 12, 2021 12:16:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on May 12, 2021 12:16:17 GMT Absolutely stunning work.

Classic Airframes 1/48th Scale TA-4J Skyhawk Trainer

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