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Title: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: lastvautour on December 07, 2020, 06:07:36 PM
Three Douglas A-4 Skyhawks were assigned to do trials on HMCS Bonaventure in the 1960s. Research revealed we broke all three and the testing went no further. Here is a model of one of those A-4Es. A Sunday afternoon of fiddling with small parts. Need a magnifier!!

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: Boomerang on December 07, 2020, 10:23:51 PM
 
A good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Gordon
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: lastvautour on December 11, 2020, 08:29:30 PM
Primed. Scheme will be USN VA-43 Challengers.

https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.xsusqtONl4qoVGHki5jtfQHaC8&pid=Api&P=0&w=429&h=171
Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: Boomerang on December 11, 2020, 09:03:59 PM

Looks great Lou !

Gordon
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: lastvautour on December 11, 2020, 10:11:50 PM
Thank you Gordon.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: Boomerang on December 13, 2020, 08:22:52 PM

I like the colour scheme you've chosen.

Did some quick calculations and came up with 3 inch wingspan .

Cheers

Gordon
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: lastvautour on December 13, 2020, 08:41:38 PM
The fuselage is 3 1/3" with a span of 2 1/4 '. At 1/144 scale super details can be overlooked as long as it looks right from a few feet. She will grace my Bonnie when done.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: lastvautour on December 16, 2020, 07:53:06 PM
All undercarriage legs and doors super glued in place and then sprayed semi-gloss white. Wheels are made and need paint. They will be the last to add after the decals are applied.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: buccfan on December 16, 2020, 10:33:55 PM
Looking good Lou, regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: lastvautour on December 16, 2020, 10:37:12 PM
Thank you Paul.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Post by: Gearup on December 17, 2020, 06:44:56 AM
The A4 is such a compact little aircraft. Looking good!
Fraser
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: lastvautour on December 20, 2020, 07:59:11 PM
Roll out 20 Dec 2020. These small gems can be done in a few afternoon's pleasure. I photographed it on my Bonnie as it would have been during the 1964 Trials.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: Gearup on December 20, 2020, 08:13:57 PM
Gem does describe those small models! Looks ready for its next mission.

Fraser
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: lastvautour on December 20, 2020, 09:12:54 PM
Thank you Fraser. It takes less than 10 hours not counting drying time.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: buccfan on December 21, 2020, 10:35:19 AM
Nice job Lou, looks great on the Bonnie, regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: lastvautour on December 21, 2020, 03:25:12 PM
Thank you Paul.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: Boomerang on December 21, 2020, 10:03:56 PM

Looks great Lou. 10 hours !

Cheers

Gordon
Title: Re: 1/144 Small Gem Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Started 7 Dec 2020 Completed 20 Dec 2020
Post by: lastvautour on December 21, 2020, 10:23:12 PM
Thank you Gordon. Your comments are always appreciated.

Lou
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