A-16 for Styrene Junkyard Build

Brian da Basher · April 13, 2008, 11:01:27 AM

This one's got WICKED written all over it! I really like the unique wing! I'm really looking forward to seeing more!

Any idea on the load-out and the paint/marking scheme?

Brian da Basher

Ed S · April 13, 2008, 02:42:08 PM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on April 13, 2008, 11:01:27 AM
This one's got WICKED written all over it! I really like the unique wing! I'm really looking forward to seeing more!

Any idea on the load-out and the paint/marking scheme?

Brian da Basher

Haven't decided on colors and markings yet. I've got several options in mind. The load-out will be simple close support weapons appropriate for an 80's day CAS mission.

Ed

Ed S · May 05, 2008, 08:19:12 PM

Well, I'm still working on this one. Just haven't done much that was worth photographing until today. Here is the A-16 painted. I decided to go with the Euro 1 scheme like the Warthogs had in the 80's. Now to let the paint cure/dry for a day or so and then I can add decals and weathering.

Top view

Side view

Ed

jeff3385 · May 05, 2008, 09:28:07 PM

That's looking sharp in the warpaint. The lines just scream speed. Swooping in low over the battlefield this thing would scare the bejeebers out of anyone on the receiving end. Can everyone say
INCOMING!!!

ysi_maniac · May 06, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

WOW

Looks good!!!

Brian da Basher · May 06, 2008, 12:14:27 PM

Absolutely fantastic, Ed!!! That's a great choice on the camo scheme. Every update on this beauty is a marvel!

Brian da Basher

McGreig · May 06, 2008, 04:18:34 PM

Quote from: Brian da Basher on May 06, 2008, 12:14:27 PM
Absolutely fantastic, Ed!!! That's a great choice on the camo scheme. Every update on this beauty is a marvel!

What he said. But with even more exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!

lancer · May 07, 2008, 03:31:03 PM

Bleeding heck Ed, that is GORGEOUS!!!! It looks so right in that scheme, hell it looks as though it's going Mach2 just sitting there.

John Howling Mouse · May 08, 2008, 07:54:27 PM

I know you mentioned CAS role but, even if I was in an F-15, I would not want to have this one on my six.

That's one menacing looking design, Ed.

kitbasher · May 08, 2008, 11:45:45 PM

Quite mean looking to me. And......
Does anyone else feel it has a touch of the Gerry Anderson's? I could see it 'in action' in a remake of Thunderbirds - flown by the Hood!

Ed S · May 14, 2008, 07:18:20 PM

This one is finished. I found some Belgian Tiger Meet decals that I liked and they worked with the new scheme. Since it was not in great shape when I started and most of the landing gear pieces were missing, I decided to mount it on a stand. I used a piece of 1/4 inch acrylic rod and a small wooden base.

Here it is head on.

A view of the starboard side.

A view of the port side.

A close up of the tail decal.

Top view (the base is off the stand)

And finally, the bottom view with the base removed from the stand.

Enjoy.

Ed

Spey_Phantom · May 15, 2008, 12:24:50 AM

OMFG, thats brilliant, and what a well designed concept

and its Belgian, so thats a winner in my book

Weaver · May 15, 2008, 01:20:57 AM

That's a looker - well done!

IIRC, Tony Buttler's BSP - Bombers has a 3-view of a British paper project which was very like that.

Brian da Basher · May 15, 2008, 01:45:48 AM

Absolutely outstanding, Ed! Those Tigermeet decals are perfect!

As usual, we're seeing some incredible work in this group build. You guys make it tough to keep up!

Brian da Basher

ysi_maniac · May 16, 2008, 05:37:03 AM

Absolutely top notch model: concept, building paint job, external stores, ...

BTW the head on pic is

COOL