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

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al49

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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.
 

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

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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.
 

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

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

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

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