The comeback kids A-4B

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The comeback kids A-4B

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Hi Guys!

I'mmmm back! Well you can't have a GB without a GBL, so after getting over my rather annoying lunchtime saga I've decided to crack on with this little Gem. Airfix's new tool A-4B.

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Now there's no way this'll be done by the end of the month but I'll give it a go.

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It's a sweet little kit you will enjoy it.

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Still plenty of time Stuart. Great subject choice.
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Thanks guys - I have to say that after washing and studying the sprues this is a really nice kit. It should build up well.

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And I won't leave this one in the car!
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So these are the sprues and the scheme - only one choice as its a starter set. There are some nice details, flaps, slats and full intakes exhust.

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I built one of these as part of the Vietnam GB here is the link http://www.uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... it=scooter

I found by using a little post shading, it broke up the flat grey look.

The only problem I had was the red danger intake decals didn't fit so I painted the red band and cut out the danger sign and added it on top of the red, apart from that all the other decals go on with no issues.

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That looks super Splash - and thanks for the tip.

I've been think of getting some resin MERs and bombs for this kit (from Hannants), see if I can load it up a bit.

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This looks to be a really nice kit.
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Sweet choice! Love to see these Scooters built up...such a cool plane, can't wait to see your build.
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I've always said that you can't keep a good man down.

Well done for getting straight back to the bench Stu 8-)
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Thanks Darryl - there'll be a bit of a delay as I've ordered some resin bits for it, including a full load of mk.82 snakeyes.

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Loaded for Bear always looks good on a Scooter.

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splash wrote:Loaded for Bear always looks good on a Scooter.

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Agreed :) .

Actually, that might be a good idea for a GB. A "Loaded for Bear" GB.
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Dazzled wrote:
splash wrote:Loaded for Bear always looks good on a Scooter.

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Agreed :) .

Actually, that might be a good idea for a GB. A "Loaded for Bear" GB.
I normally like my a/c clean but I do like the Loaded for bear GB idea :-D

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