A-7E Corsair II (pics)

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:36 AM

Why thank you, Salbando. Its always very encouraging to see words of appreciation from the guys here, even though 1/48 has indeed become the more popular scale. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 2:19 AM

I know many have already said this but WOW!!!! Here I thought that one had to go with 1/48 scale or larger to detail up a model, but man alive...you did a GREAT job!!!
I can't believe I missed this original post.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 9:13 AM

Obiwan,

Thank you. Youre too kind.

Shrikes,

Thanks, my friend. Btw, were you able to get copies of the PAF decals?

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Sunday, December 7, 2003 11:09 AM

I dunno why i didn't spot this thread before... That's another great job, allan! How is it that you can make 1/72 look so... so... detailed?!? Smile [:)]

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Sunday, December 7, 2003 9:35 AM

very very nice. you can see the weight of the a/c and smell
the salt in the air....

What baby wants baby gets

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Sunday, December 7, 2003 8:59 AM

Thanks, Monsterarmor.

This is actually my third A-7 in 20 years of modelbuilding, and I figured Id try something different this time.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 7, 2003 8:56 AM

WOW,i think it looks great! Bow [bow]

The open panels on a 1/72 scale ! Very nice job.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Sunday, December 7, 2003 1:40 AM

Butz,

Thanks a lot, old friend. I tried to be subtle as subtle as I could on this one. Its so easy to get carried away with weathering.

Thank you, too, Idontno68.

Oldhooker,

Thanks! I already am wearing goggles. Wink [;)]

Were you the one looking for a Beech Super King Air kit? I posted a reply to the thread already. Rareplanes came out with a 72 vac-form kit of that.

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Saturday, December 6, 2003 4:32 PM

Allan,

What an incredible job detailing the A-7! BRAVO!!

I'd have to wear a set of magnifying goggles in order to see more than 3ft in front of me after finishing something that small.

You done a great job, thanks for sharing it with us!

Frank

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 6, 2003 3:07 PM

Looks real good. Nice job

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Saturday, December 6, 2003 12:40 PM

Hey allan,
You've done a really nice job on that SLUF my friend. Just like Berny mentioned, you did not over due the weathering plus the decals look good.
In all I give you Thumbs Up [tup]

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Saturday, December 6, 2003 8:43 AM

Thanks, Randie. The SLUF is one of my favorite attack planes. I just love that intake.

Thank you, too, Pixilater. Been working on Braille for most of my modeling career. I guess I just got used to the size. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 5, 2003 8:46 AM

Nice build, allan. I salute your eyesight & skills. I would surely go blind or insane if I attempted something like that. Good work !

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chopperfan

Member since
November 2003
From: Oklahoma

Posted by chopperfan on Friday, December 5, 2003 8:24 AM

Great job, Allan!! I only wish I could do that good in 1/48!!!!
I always have been partial to attack types anyway.

Randie

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Friday, December 5, 2003 8:14 AM

Thanks, Falcon and Jimz.

Dwight,

Thanks pare. Your hands are too greasy working on armor arent they? Smile [:)]

Im the exact opposite: I havent handled a track since March. All of the armor Ive posted here are from a year or two ago. Disapprove [V]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 4, 2003 8:11 PM

Great work, allan. Haven't got any work on 1/72 A/C since last May. One of these days though, I will pick one up.

Again, nice job.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 8:08 PM

Great looking aircraft Big Smile [:D]

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jimz66

Member since
December 2002
From: Winsted CT

Posted by jimz66 on Thursday, December 4, 2003 4:21 PM

Interesting with the yellow outlines. Nice job.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, December 4, 2003 6:57 AM

Thanks a lot, guys. Am glad you liked it.

Swanny,

The wing folds werent an option. I really wanted to pose the kit in that way (saves space too), and luckily I had good references. Thanks!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:18 AM

looks swell

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 9:36 PM

Thats a great looking model. nice job

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berny13

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February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:53 PM

Nice looking SLUFF. I like the weathering, not too heavy.

Berny

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 5:20 PM

Nice work allen! It sure turned out nice and I think the decals look fine. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 12:30 PM

WOW Great work! Thanks for sharing!

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:53 AM

Nice SLUF!
I've always liked that aircraft. Used to see tons of 'em flying around Jacksonville, Florida.

~Brian

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:41 AM

Very nice piece of work, especially for 1/72. I think the decals look good. Did you fold the wings or was it a kit option.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

A-7E Corsair II (pics)

Posted by allan on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 9:39 AM

Heres a pair of images of my 72nd A-7E. Its an ESCI kit with Fujimi markings I got from a friend. Cant understand why the hues of the decals are so subdued (I used Gunze paints). It must really be low-viz Confused [%-)]