Hi fellow modelers!
This is my third submission in ARC. I love this plane. I have built the A-7H
from Hobbyboss before, in SEA camo. So I decided to build it again, from Fujimi,
in US NAVY colors. The Fujimi model, as being old, doesn't have the detail of
the Hobbyboss kit, but I believe it is more accurate in shape especially in front
and in the canopy. The panelling also is more delicate in Fujimi which I think
is more accurate for this scale. I used the Aires Resin cockpit set.
No matter
the work it needed to fit in properly, it's worth it because it has a much
higher level of detail than the factory one. I also used the masking set from
Eduard for
the canopy.
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I didn't want to make it
too "used" so the weathering was kept to a minimum. I sprayed the
acrylic colors from Mr Hobby, H315 for the upper surfaces and H316 for the
low, with an Iwata High Line airbrush. The attaching of the air intake to
the fuselage needs some attention and some sanding. The stickers went on
easily and with a bit of help from Microsol they formed on the surface
very well. The wash was done with the Neutral wash from Mig Products.
I
used the flat varnish from Mr Hobby and added a very small bit of Flat
Base in, to give it a totally flat finish because the H315 and H316 are
gloss colors.
I was very impressed
with the small photoethed parts in the Aires kit, like the handles and mirrors
for the canopy! I really enjoyed the model and the building.
I am
going to make another one in the future! I hope you enjoy it too.
Sakis Georgiadis
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