Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk - Comando de Aviación Naval Argentina - Airfix 1:72

Aircraft Cold War
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Hi all,
I’m building this Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk flown by Teniente de navio Carlos Lecour in the course of “The Battle of San Carlos” - Falkland War 21-25 May 1982 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_Carlos_(1982))


source: AMILARG Aviacion Militar Argentina


source: AMILARG Aviacion Militar Argentina

A quick look inside the box and the CMK detail Seat:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

First steps…


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

first layer of primer Mr. Surface


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Looking great Rod.
Always good to see a Scooter build and in an interesting scheme.

Any problems with the build? I have a couple in the stash I keep meaning to start.

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The masking process is a bit complicated but I hope the result will be satisfactory …


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Hi mate,
the kit fits perfectly, and I haven’t had any problem assembling it

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Decals applied …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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That’s a sweet li’l Scooter. Well done!

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Kit almost completed …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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It looks very good on you, congratulations for a very good A4!!!
Regards, Omar

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Looks great!

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those looked like some big gaps where the engine nacelles meet the main body of tge aircraft but you did an excellent job filling them in, well done mate.

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Looks great Rodolfo, great save with those awful looking intakes :smile:

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Very nice job!

Bryan