1/72 hasegawa's premium US NAVY mudmover of the 50-ies *DNF*

Aircraft that flew between 1 Jan 1950 and 31 Dec 1959, military or civilian, in markings of that period - any kit/scale otherwise. Helicopters allowed as "aircraft".
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1/72 hasegawa's premium US NAVY mudmover of the 50-ies *DNF*

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A-1H Skyraider will be second attempt. It is beautiful kit.

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Not sure yet as what markings will decor this baby but I am excited already.
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Great choice I've a couple of these in the stash plus the Aeroclub AEW conversion I should really build one :)

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Nice choice, I don't think i've ever seen one built or for sale at shows.
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So, are you going for a AD-4W with the Guppy radome on the bottom? Good subject and welcome to the build.
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Chuck Finley wrote:So, are you going for a AD-4W with the Guppy radome on the bottom? Good subject and welcome to the build.
OOOOHHHH NOOOO! No scratchbuilding with this one! Mystere is giving me enough time with liquid and hard putty, scribers and files. :) This one is meant to be a pleasure ride through the land of plastic. :)
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I just can't stop praising the Hasegawa's Spad. This kit just fell together within one evening in terms of primary construction and plastic melting.

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The only pilot's tub value I had added are tamiya tape straps. I think that they will be sufficient for the predicted weight of the pilot at this scale. :)
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Looks like a great start Marek, and a good looking kit too
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Looking good Marek. I think this Hasegawa kit is probably the best I have ever built.

Can't wait to see her finished.
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Nice model and fast work Marek 8-)
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Nice, I have the Vietnam release with "Special Weapon".
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I will have to declare this one a no-go with respect to finishing by 4th of April. I can't locate decals for it. It would be a crime to put Hasegawa decals on Hasegawa kit :). The build will continue in the workbench area.
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