Looking For 1/72 A-4 Skyhawk canopy for the Italeri kit, I'm in New Zealand

Rick Lowe · January 21, 2017, 01:44:57 AM

Says it all on the Subject line, really...

Can anyone help, please?

Thanks Heaps in anticipation.

Nick · January 21, 2017, 02:11:36 AM

I may have a spare but it may be for ESCI or Matchbox. I will need to check the spares box late tonight.

Italeri did two versions, was there any real difference between the E/F and the M?

PR19_Kit · January 21, 2017, 10:13:08 AM

Quote from: Nick on January 21, 2017, 02:11:36 AM

Italeri did two versions, was there any real difference between the E/F and the M?

Yes, the M had a more bulged and taller canopy than the earlier versions, as well as various other changes.

kitnut617 · January 21, 2017, 11:56:37 AM

Check with JAYS Models (they're in NZ too), they have Falcon replacement canopies (or can get them real quick)

Rick Lowe · January 21, 2017, 12:08:18 PM

Thanks for the quick replies.

Kitnut617, I checked Jays first but no joy for anything A-4.

PR19_Kit, I've built the model as a Kahu version - or an F, for those outside NZ.

Nick, if you have anything you can spare it would be appreciated. LMK what you'd like for it.

Cheers, Guys

KiwiZac · February 11, 2017, 04:39:32 PM

Rick! Purely by chance, while hunting for a missing canopy I found I have this:

Will it work for you? I'm 99% sure it's from an old bash using the Italeri E/F.

Rick Lowe · February 21, 2017, 09:49:14 PM

Hey, Zac

The part arrived today; exactly what I was after.

Thanks so much, you rock!

KiwiZac · February 23, 2017, 10:45:37 AM

No worries, for you only the low low price of $50

Glad to help, the kit it's from is partially turned into a Super Skyhawk (not the one everyone knows) so needs a new canopy anyway. Enjoy!

major · February 23, 2017, 05:42:35 PM

Quote from: KiwiZac on February 23, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
No worries, for you only the low low price of $50

Glad to help, the kit it's from is partially turned into a Super Skyhawk (not the one everyone knows) so needs a new canopy anyway. Enjoy!

Would that be the A4D-4? Had similar thoughts for one, but can't decide on donor wing or canopy.

KiwiZac · February 27, 2017, 01:34:11 PM

No, my friend: delta canard, FBW, bubble, big engine!

Rick Lowe · February 28, 2017, 12:07:56 AM

Quote from: KiwiZac on February 23, 2017, 10:45:37 AM
No worries, for you only the low low price of $50

Glad to help, the kit it's from is partially turned into a Super Skyhawk (not the one everyone knows) so needs a new canopy anyway. Enjoy!

Cool - and although it was surplus to you, it was what I needed to finish the model, so IMHO the thanks are deserved.

KiwiZac · February 28, 2017, 11:51:14 AM

You're very kind. Good luck for the build!

Rick Lowe · February 28, 2017, 04:24:40 PM

Cheers.

I'll get back to it when I get back home in April...