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Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
3 years 5 months ago #1
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
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Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M was created by Fritz
Scored this at last years Model X show for $35 which I thought was a bloody good price. I've been rather keen to build it, so now that the F-14 is done I thought I would crack into this. Hopefully it will be alot easier and quicker than the F-14!
Starting with the usual cockpit and internal stuff, this is what I have done so far.
Starting with the usual cockpit and internal stuff, this is what I have done so far.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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3 years 5 months ago - 3 years 5 months ago #4
by Craig Sargent
On The Bench
Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
Replied by Craig Sargent on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Hasegawa's A-4M is a very nice kit, and looks like a great job on the cockpit. Looking forward to watching this one.
I'm almost finished the same boxing and in the painting stage, link here if it is of any help in your build
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...awk-the-last-skyhawk
Don't forget the suggested fix to the main landing gear so that the aircraft sits more level:
The mounting cylinder for the left landing gear leg moulded in to the wing is actually about .6mm deeper than the one for the right gear. What this means, is that if you build the kit with the issue uncorrected, the left wing of your A-4 will sit around 2-3mm higher than the right. I have circled in red below the offending portion that needs to be shortened around .6mm.
I'm almost finished the same boxing and in the painting stage, link here if it is of any help in your build
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...awk-the-last-skyhawk
Don't forget the suggested fix to the main landing gear so that the aircraft sits more level:
The mounting cylinder for the left landing gear leg moulded in to the wing is actually about .6mm deeper than the one for the right gear. What this means, is that if you build the kit with the issue uncorrected, the left wing of your A-4 will sit around 2-3mm higher than the right. I have circled in red below the offending portion that needs to be shortened around .6mm.
On The Bench
Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
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3 years 5 months ago #6
by CyNaKyL
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
Replied by CyNaKyL on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
The fix from Craig is easy as to do.
Looking good so far Fritz, they are a neat little kit!
Looking good so far Fritz, they are a neat little kit!
In Soviet Russia, Iron Curtain GB builds you!
People look at me funny when I say I own "Fifty shades of Grey". FS36118, FS36270, FS36375.....
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3 years 2 days ago #9
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Still working on this.... slowly...very, very slowly. 
It's all together now, need to clean up a few more seams and do a bit of rescribing. So far this kit has been a joy to build. I am definitely keen on doing another one, but in an RNZAF scheme.
I would like to add some ordinance to this build, just need to figure out what they used?
It's all together now, need to clean up a few more seams and do a bit of rescribing. So far this kit has been a joy to build. I am definitely keen on doing another one, but in an RNZAF scheme.
I would like to add some ordinance to this build, just need to figure out what they used?
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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3 years 1 day ago #13
by Craig Sargent
On The Bench
Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
Replied by Craig Sargent on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Getting there - that's looking good.
Weapons wise, there's quite a wide selection from standard dumb bombs through to Maverick and Walleye. Always thought this was a cool photograph.
Weapons wise, there's quite a wide selection from standard dumb bombs through to Maverick and Walleye. Always thought this was a cool photograph.
On The Bench
Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
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2 years 11 months ago - 2 years 11 months ago #17
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Thanks Grunzter and Kitmodeller!
Those trumpeter 32nd kits do look nice, would love to get one, one day.
Small update. Sorry for bad pictures, to lazy to get big camera out.
Just applied the intake lips. Not entirely happy with them as there is a bit of a step, and the fit didn't feel great either. Had a look at a few pics and it looks like I will need to putty the seam up, and make it more smooth.
90% done on the landing gear, just need to apply a wash.
Other than having to clean up the intake area, it's pretty much ready for painting!
Those trumpeter 32nd kits do look nice, would love to get one, one day.
Small update. Sorry for bad pictures, to lazy to get big camera out.
Just applied the intake lips. Not entirely happy with them as there is a bit of a step, and the fit didn't feel great either. Had a look at a few pics and it looks like I will need to putty the seam up, and make it more smooth.
90% done on the landing gear, just need to apply a wash.
Other than having to clean up the intake area, it's pretty much ready for painting!
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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2 years 9 months ago #21
by Fritz
Hi Guys
Does anyone have the decal sheet for the kit above. Almost smashed it tonight as the decals have not worked. can't get the wing decal to conform and the intake decal placement is wrong. I don't really want to give up on it, but it might end up going to my daughter......
TIA
Mike
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Fritz wrote:
Hi Guys
Does anyone have the decal sheet for the kit above. Almost smashed it tonight as the decals have not worked. can't get the wing decal to conform and the intake decal placement is wrong. I don't really want to give up on it, but it might end up going to my daughter......
TIA
Mike
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #23
by Fritz
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Awesome, thanks Grover. I may be able to soldier on with it now.
After giving myself a break to cool down, I just had another look at it to see if I can fix it. I just realised the underside colour is the same colour as the decals! It won't be perfect but I'll touch up the offending areas and continue on. It wont be a show piece but it will look fine in the cabinet. Some pics below of what I have been doing on it.
This decal here was an absolute prick! I tried 3 times to get it to go down. I used lots of mircrosol and even Tamiya X-20A and this was the best I could get. If anyone knows a better way to tackle this decal, let me know!
After giving myself a break to cool down, I just had another look at it to see if I can fix it. I just realised the underside colour is the same colour as the decals! It won't be perfect but I'll touch up the offending areas and continue on. It wont be a show piece but it will look fine in the cabinet. Some pics below of what I have been doing on it.
This decal here was an absolute prick! I tried 3 times to get it to go down. I used lots of mircrosol and even Tamiya X-20A and this was the best I could get. If anyone knows a better way to tackle this decal, let me know!
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #26
by Calum
I reckon you've done a great job here. It's a pretty hard place to get a decal to sit. Were these kit decals or aftermarket?
As for tips, I've found some decals (Hasegawa and Tamiya in particular) like really hot water. I sometimes dip a rag into very hot water and press that onto the decal.
Replied by Calum on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Fritz wrote: Awesome, thanks Grover. I may be able to soldier on with it now.
After giving myself a break to cool down, I just had another look at it to see if I can fix it. I just realised the underside colour is the same colour as the decals! It won't be perfect but I'll touch up the offending areas and continue on. It wont be a show piece but it will look fine in the cabinet. Some pics below of what I have been doing on it.
This decal here was an absolute prick! I tried 3 times to get it to go down. I used lots of mircrosol and even Tamiya X-20A and this was the best I could get. If anyone knows a better way to tackle this decal, let me know!
I reckon you've done a great job here. It's a pretty hard place to get a decal to sit. Were these kit decals or aftermarket?
As for tips, I've found some decals (Hasegawa and Tamiya in particular) like really hot water. I sometimes dip a rag into very hot water and press that onto the decal.
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2 years 9 months ago #29
by Craig Sargent
On The Bench
Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
Replied by Craig Sargent on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
That's looking excellent - I'm a sucker for lo-viz USMC jets as everyone here probably knows by now and like what you've done with this. I think the wing decal is a pretty good result and about as good as I've ever been able to achieve over those vortex generators. Maybe touch up with some matching paint.
Do you still need decals? I have that kit, but am building it as the Last Skyhawk, so won't be using the decals (if I can locate them
)
Do you still need decals? I have that kit, but am building it as the Last Skyhawk, so won't be using the decals (if I can locate them
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Hasegawa 1/48 OA-4M Skyhawk conversion
Trumpeter 1/32 A-10A JAWS conversion
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2 years 9 months ago #30
by Fritz
I did try X20A seems to work alright. Just have to be careful not to get it on the paint work if you are using acrylics.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
Replied by Fritz on topic Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
grover wrote: Ive also heard people using X20A as something with a bit more kick to soften the decals
I did try X20A seems to work alright. Just have to be careful not to get it on the paint work if you are using acrylics.
In Progress:
Tamiya 1/48 F-117A
Hasegawa 1/48 TA-4K
www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-...zaf-1-48-ta-4k-build
Completed:
Hasegawa 1/48 A-4M
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