1/48th scale flight test A-4M Skyhawk


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1/48th scale flight test A-4M Skyhawk

Hasegawa 1/48th scale A-4M Skyhawk finished in January 2021

Hasegawa Douglas A4-4M Skyhawk with Caracal decals

Black, white, and red

I used the Caracal decal sheet for this dramatic asymmetric color scheme. I applied acrylic paints with a brush.

Hasegawa Douglas A4-4M Skyhawk box

Kit box

The nose cone fit is poor, necessitating much filling and filing.

Hasegawa Douglas A4-4M Skyhawk with boarding ladder

Hangar deck

The boarding ladder comes with the kit, but the only way I can get it to stay in position is by use of white Blu-Tak.

Hasegawa Douglas A4-4M Skyhawk with Caracal decals

The A4 is a small airplane by contemporary and modern standards

I had to cut the top of the seat headrest off to get the canopy to sit flush.

Hasegawa Douglas A4-4M Skyhawk with Caracal decals

The standing crewman came with another kit.

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