The Revell 1/48 EA-6A build Thread

2500x1636 pixels, so fairly big.

Thanks, guys

Scorpiomikey - that's a cool picture.  What size is the original?

echolmberg

Fred,

I just now realized that you're working on the EA-6A!  I'm working on the EA-6B.  I hope I can still stay "in the group"!

Eric

By the way, the cockpit looks great!  I'm going to wait until the plane is done before I drop in the seat backs.  For me, it'll just be one less (or in my case, four less) things to break while I'm masking off the cockpit for painting.

Of course you're still welcome in the group.

Hey guys, found this pic in my collection (cant remember where i got it from) which i thought could be of use to you.

Its just an A-6E but hopefully some of the faward detail should be pretty similar.

That's a great looking pit, Fred.  Eric, I'm also working on an EA-6B, but it's the Hasagawa 1/72.  I'm wishing I had the 1/48 version.  This thing is too darn small for on old guy.  I'm building it for a former Marine friend and might put up some pics, soon.

Ken

Fred,

I just now realized that you're working on the EA-6A!  I'm working on the EA-6B.  I hope I can still stay "in the group"!

Eric

By the way, the cockpit looks great!  I'm going to wait until the plane is done before I drop in the seat backs.  For me, it'll just be one less (or in my case, four less) things to break while I'm masking off the cockpit for painting.

I wouldn't use batteries as weight. Eventually, the batteries will decay and start to leak juice.

If either of you need any bits or spares for your kits, I have one Im not going to build.

Well, here's where she stands, right now;

Some cockpit shots

and how the counterweights are added

-Fred

Got it and replied to

-Fred

Fred,

I sent you an e-mail...or PM...or whatever they're called.

Eric

PS.  I'm liking the badge!  For as long as I've been on this forum, I never thought I needed no stinkin' badges but this one looks like fun!

Here's our badge

I took the pictures, but I'm going to need another day or two to get them uploaded

-Fred

echolmberg

LOL!  I love it!  You and I should come up with our own group build badge!

It's funny that just last night I was looking at that shroud on the instructions.  Now you're got me scared as to what I'll find when get home tonight and see how it fits.

The great thing about that kit is the cavernous area in the nose where one can place the weights!  I've already glued a few large fishing sinkers in there but now maybe I'll drop in a couple more just to be on the safe side.  Maybe I'll tape the wings and tail on to double check that it will, indeed, sit on the nose gear.

On a side note, I wish there was an easier way to display the plane with the gear up.  For those who aren't building the kit or have it in their stash, the nose gear doors are molded to the side walls in the open position.

Eric

It is that way for all the Revellogram A-6 series. probably about 90% of the parts are common to all three kits gear doors included.

LOL!  I love it!  You and I should come up with our own group build badge!

It's funny that just last night I was looking at that shroud on the instructions.  Now you're got me scared as to what I'll find when get home tonight and see how it fits.

The great thing about that kit is the cavernous area in the nose where one can place the weights!  I've already glued a few large fishing sinkers in there but now maybe I'll drop in a couple more just to be on the safe side.  Maybe I'll tape the wings and tail on to double check that it will, indeed, sit on the nose gear.

On a side note, I wish there was an easier way to display the plane with the gear up.  For those who aren't building the kit or have it in their stash, the nose gear doors are molded to the side walls in the open position.

Eric

Hey Eric,

That would be great!  I'm completely at a loss as to how that part attaches.

BTW, if you didn't install the nose gear/ center section yet, remember to add weight to the nose, otherwise, she's a tail sitter.  I saw a note, pointing out the need for drilling a hole for the clear brace, back by the tail hook (which, BTW, is no fun trying to install).

I took 2 dead AA batteries and glued 1 into the nose itself and the other to the backside of that center panel.  Should be good and front-heavy, now.

I'll post a few pics tonight, or so.  We can have our own mini GB, LOL.

-Fred

Hiya Fred!

Believe it or not, I'm actually at that very stage in the construction of mine.  I've glued the two fuselage halves together and have taken care of the seams.  Next I'll be attaching the IP hood.  I, too, have seen it in the instructions but I have not physically tried it yet.  I'll do that tonight and let you know what I encounter.

Eric