"Scooter" A Navy A-4E from the Vietnam War - From Trumpeter kit in 1:32 scale

[al49]

While some projects of mine are waiting to be finished, I started a new one because I was intrigued by the history of this little jet in Navy and marines service during the Vietnam war.
My goal is to try to replicate this bird, so I purchased the Trumpet kit as well as the Aires seat, Eduard A-4E interiors and AOA decals.

 

[SaparotRob]

The A-4 was always a favorite of mine. Looking forward to the build.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking forward to the build.

 

[Wurger]

 

[al49]

Hera I'm with some pictures starting from the cockpit!

 

[al49]

The engine was assembled as well, added a few pipes and tubes and painted, even if it will not be visible except two small portions.

 

[al49]

Then the assembly was complete with just a little bit of putty and primed.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

One of the niftier planes ever flown in service. Cool build!

 

[al49]

More pictures: Painting upper and lower surfaces with Fs 36440 and FS 37875 acrylic paints made by KCustom Service.

 

[al49]

Added some white and red color.

 

[Wurger]

 

[al49]

... and the wip of the seat, still missing safety belts and some details.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Nice and quick Alberto

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Looking good.

 

[N4521U]

Pretty nice work.
One of my favs as well.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far!