1/48 Monogram A7-E Corsair II

by Darius Aibara

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This is an old Monogram A7-A Corsair II kit modified to represent an A7-E of VA-72 aboard the USS John F Kennedy during the 1991 Gulf War - the US Navy A7's combat swansong.  The kit was assembled out of the box with the addition of spares box aerials and "lumps and bumps" to represent those of the E-model - a sliver of sprue of suitable diameter was faired in to represent the nose cannon.

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The model was brush painted with Humbrol enamels and the panel lines highlighted with lighter shades. Patches were also added in various shades of grey to represent a "war-weary" paint finish.  Underwing stores came from the spares box including two Walleye guided bombs from a Hasagewa weapons set - not sure if this is correct for VA-72 but I wanted to use these so there you have it.  Decals are by Superscale sealed in with a matt varnish overcoat.

Darius

Photos and text © by Darius Aibara