Tamiya 1/48 A-1J VNAF Skyraider

Very awesome! I think you made the right choice by doing it in flight. 

Looks pretty good.  I have the kit but never got around to starting it, even though I have some after market things to add.  I was thinking of doing a A.F. versions with the rock group "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" on the cowl or a different V.N.A.F. squadron's markings.

I did find a photo of a A.F. A-1E carrying a fuel/air weapon under one wing.  It was so heavy that was the only weapon it was going to carry, plus its external tanks.  The trouble is, I would have to make this beast by hand and it came to a point in what looked like corrugated metal, not a easy build.

I like it.  Especially displayed on that stand.  

That's an A-1 model build ---No pun intended. The A-1 could carry the bomb load of a B-17 and those 4 20MM cannons were great for fire suppression as well as the napalm and bombs. The best thing for the ground pounders under fire was the loliter time. The A-1 hung arround and beat up on the enemy. The "fast movers" zoomed in and zoomed out. The A-1s hung arround. I have a special fondness for that old bird and your model is a great representation of it. Thanks.

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   This plane could do so much, and with a full load lived up to the nickname " The Flying Dump Truck" But, Boy! When she unloaded, you knew it! !  Very ,Very fine job!

What a beast! Wonderful model, cnq. That payload catches your attention and the in-flight display emphasizes it.  You can almost hear the A-1 hauling that load. Well done. 

Can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit and this one came out great!! Nice work.