A&A models Martin Mauler,

chrisonord · October 10, 2023, 01:45:04 PM

This has taken a long long time to get where it is now, mostly because it has neen a bit of a pig to build. Lots of filling lits of sanding rinse and repeat etc, and some badly fitting parts. Mine will be in service with the RAF during the late 50' early 60's, based in North Africa. I have yet to decal it, and matt clear coat it, then put the ordnance on it. Back story is that the Air ministry liked the look of the Mauler, and struck a deal with Martin to license build them and use them as a close support aircraft, much like the U.S. Navy were still doing with the skyraider. The mauler could stay on station much longer than any of the current jet aircraft in RAF and FAA service, and carry a heavier offensive load, as well as be much cheaper to run and maintain. Here's what I have done so far.

Old Wombat · October 10, 2023, 08:04:00 PM

I also noticed an Aussie Centurion & an M-60 in a wrong scale (anything not 1/35 is "a wrong scale" for armour

).

kerick · October 10, 2023, 09:38:10 PM

Looks interesting. It might motivate me to build mine.

chrisonord · October 11, 2023, 12:12:07 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on October 10, 2023, 08:04:00 PM

I also noticed an Aussie Centurion & an M-60 in a wrong scale (anything not 1/35 is "a wrong scale" for armour ).

You certainly did see a MK5 centurion, but not an M60. It is infact an M103 A2.

Old Wombat · October 11, 2023, 01:53:58 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on October 11, 2023, 12:12:07 AMnot an M60. It is infact an M103 A2.

Well, so it is!

Camouflage is working well, then!

chrisonord · October 11, 2023, 02:09:12 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on October 11, 2023, 01:53:58 AM
Quote from: chrisonord on October 11, 2023, 12:12:07 AMnot an M60. It is infact an M103 A2.

Well, so it is!

Camouflage is working well, then!

I aim to please. The M103 is the Dragon kit, very nice to build, and the Centurion is the Vespid kit, WOW! Does that kit have a lot of pointlessly fiddly parts to it.

NARSES2 · October 11, 2023, 06:28:52 AM

I like the Mauler, and it looks good in desert camo

chrisonord · October 11, 2023, 07:50:17 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on October 11, 2023, 06:28:52 AMI like the Mauler, and it looks good in desert camo

I quite the looks of the Mauler too Chris, as it is very similar to the skyraider, and the kit comes with some very nice weapon options, of which some will appear on a future build.

zenrat · October 12, 2023, 04:17:12 AM

That's the 1/72 Mauler, yes?

Looks good, but i'm not happy with the news re. the fit.

chrisonord · October 12, 2023, 06:15:35 AM

Quote from: zenrat on October 12, 2023, 04:17:12 AMThat's the 1/72 Mauler, yes?

Looks good, but i'm not happy with the news re. the fit.

Yes it is Fred, its hard work and deffinately not worth the asking price.

kerick · October 12, 2023, 06:31:43 AM

The one I have I picked up at a show for a bargain. Might do it as a Vietnam era in place of the USAF Skyraider.

zenrat · October 13, 2023, 04:37:59 AM

I have aftermarket transfers for African Skyraiders. Might use them on mine.

chrisonord · October 13, 2023, 07:49:25 AM

Quote from: zenrat on October 13, 2023, 04:37:59 AMI have aftermarket transfers for African Skyraiders. Might use them on mine.

Mine has been waiting for decalling for some time now. I have some post war spitfire decals for it sat next to it, with a similar depth of dust on them.

loupgarou · October 13, 2023, 11:50:04 AM

What is A&A ?
I have a Mauler badged Siga. It's the same mould?

kerick · October 13, 2023, 12:47:43 PM

https://www.scalemates.com/brands/aanda-models--7610
Try this.
The one I have has no weapons at all. I wish I had the torpedoes for another build.