This is the Tamiya
Navy Skyraider built mostly OOB with some limited use of the Eduard PE set-
mainly in the cockpit and wheel wells. Construction was fairly straightforward,
just a little care and attention was devoted to the upper wing/fuselage joint. I
set the flaps to neutral and closed the speed brakes to depict a typical
Skyraider on the ground. I also added some static wicks to the rudder, elevator
and flaps.
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I painted the
model using Model Master Enamels- Gull Gray, White and used Stainless
Steel Metalizer to stimulate the anti corrosive coating on the leading
edges of the wings, tail and engine cowling. I chose to paint the prop
tips vs. using the decals supplied. Exhaust staining was achieved using
pastels and panel lines were accentuated with a gray acrylic wash.
Kit markings for
VA-25 Fist of the Fleet were used. Reference photos of this aircraft showed a
loadout with rocket pods and wing tanks only, so I opted for this. Thanks for
looking.
Fernan
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