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tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:46 am
by Omi
hello all,
i would like to introduce you too a kit i was going to enter into the bomber gb, but after asking it turns out the skyraider was not a dedicated bomber, so i started researching and this plane was one of the work horse's of the vietnam war, fighter, bomber , recon and well respected by it's pilots and crew. it did have a tendancy to catch fire when it started up but if your getting shot at all day this is not a biggy.
the kit, just the standard tamiya quality we all know, but i did find some issues with the fit in the nose area but nothing major.
i used the color scheme for the intrepid with what i think is some of the best decals for this plane and im well happy with the results.
im still might make a base for this with it possed on the carrier deck but we will see.
see what you think!
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:57 pm
by MikeyKb
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:59 pm
by Nige201980
Beautiful work mate
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:26 pm
by Joesdad
Really lovely Omi, I've nearly bought this kit twice now. Mine wouldn't look anything like yours....
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:30 pm
by UKscalemodeller
VERY nice
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:31 pm
by chrismoseley
Awesome Work Omi... This Kit Is One Im Desperate To Put In My Stash
Alex
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:48 pm
by HistoryRider
WOW!! Great work!
I had that kit myself and loved it!
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:30 pm
by Omi
thanks for looking guys.
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:01 pm
by Rodney
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:04 pm
by Bissyboat
Excellent Skyraider!
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:12 am
by muskegman
I love the A1-H skyraider. You certainly did this kit justice, what a brilliant job, well done
I keep telling myself I have to get this kit one day and looking at your model makes me want one even more
Mark
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:46 pm
by Gav0909
Excellent result there mate. I have moved this to the Aircraft Gallery section this is a complete, not WIP model.
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:05 pm
by ScaleModelling1105
That looks stunning. What paints did you use for the gull grey
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:18 pm
by Filo387
I built that kit a few years ago. It was the one that had the working prop.
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:45 pm
by Yellowlazer101
Brilliant job mate
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:42 pm
by eoinfinnegan
Stunning job, well done
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:12 pm
by Omi
Thanks for moving the post sir,
As for the grey I used Vallejo light grey (990) and I used Vallejo grey primer with pre shading, dark grey.I used Vallejo off White for the underside and misted a mix on the top side for some sun bleaching.
Thanks for the comments chaps.
Martin
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:38 pm
by graham22
Cracking result - noteworthy
well done - must add to my wish list
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:22 pm
by Rob
That's a beauty! Cracking looking model - love the paint scheme
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:37 am
by portlandjoe
I think it is one ugly plane,but you did one Hell of a job on it.
Re: tamiya A1-H skyraider 1/48
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:30 pm
by darrengreenwood
Oh I do like that like that! Very nice!
Wonder if I could get it as good as yours..