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Here is my Corsair II. This is the Hobby Boss kit of the A-7A Corsair II. The kit is pretty good. Not a whole lot of fit issues - except one area that drove me nuts and was probably my fault rather than the fault of the kit.
Here is the kit:
This is a VA-37 Corsair II based on the U.S.S. Saratogo in 1971. I finished her in a variety of Model Master enamels and Tamiya paints. The exterior finish is decanted Tamiya spray paint - insignia white and light gray. Weathering from Flory dark dirt wash, Tamiya weathering compounds and ground up pastels.
The fit issue I had was with both the flaps. They are a tight squeeze with the wings in place. Probably though, my problem was self-inflicted, as I managed to break both off while handling during final painting and weathering stages.
Another gripe I have with this kit relates to ordinance, specifically the anti-sway braces. Of course, the parts are small as they are, but then these kit manufacturers don't provide a good way to actually attach them to the ordinance mounts. On this kit, the attachment point was a tiny knob with no corresponding attachment point on the mounts. They were therefore problematic when attaching the ordinance. I ended up using a tube of UV glue that I bought for other applications but have since learned is great stuff for our world of modeling.
3rd time's the charm, quite the prolific builder, each one better then the next. But now I'm getting depressed. Enjoy your R&R.
"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"
I love this plane. You did a great job!
Very nice!
John
To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
I am requesting the highest of fives, right now!!!
'Bout time we got some more A-7 action in here!!!
Good show!
Thats a very nice looking build, great job on the scheme and really colourful as well.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Great job - one of my favorite all-time subjects. I did the Hasegawa kit some years ago I wonder how it compares. Kinda makes me want to do another one :)
Thanks,
That Corsair looks great!
Chad
God, Family, Models...
At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo
On deck: Who knows!
keavdog Great job - one of my favorite all-time subjects. I did the Hasegawa kit some years ago I wonder how it compares. Kinda makes me want to do another one :)
You should...and post the WIP!!!
Comparison...
Hasegawa gets the shapes right...or at least a heck of a lot closer to right, than H/B does. Key areas being the intake, nose, canopy and fuselage thickness/height. The H/B A-7 looks kinda like it has some F-8 genes in the mix, and lacks a little bit of "bulk" that the A-7 has.
Detail-wise, both are pretty close with options (gear bays, avionics, etc.)...the only big difference between the two (aside from the accuracy issues mentioned) is the wing attachment...Hasegawa has a 3 piece wing (2 bottom halves and a single top, which includes the top of fuselage), while the H/B has the standard top/bottom halves that attach to the fuselage sides). H/B gives you weapons (I have never been a fan of H/B-Trumpy ordnance) and fuel tanks...too long/too thin. Hasegawa only gives you the fuel tanks. I'd take the Hasegawa kit over the H/B any and every day!!!
Great looking ugly plane.
Chasing the ultimate build.
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