Kinetic A-6E Intruder
Finished
The front office.
She has legs.
Throttles, control stick and HUD installed.
SAC metal gear.
Nose gear, and well.
Right main.
Drop tanks.
Drop tanks installed, and weathering started.
Outer wings
fuel and oil streaking.
Decals almost done.
The pit, I broke off the control stick and throttle levers, will re-install them during final assembley.
Have to apply some micro-sol to the slime lights.
Outer wing panels.
Primed and pre-shaded.
Mer's and pylons
Outer wing panels
Stabs
The front office.
Intakes required sanding of a large step at the bottom, and large amounts of putty.
Putty Queen.
Aft part of the pit.
Comments
1 23 April 2016, 22:24
Clifford KeeslerThe intakes did not fit well at the bottom, but some sanding and putty cured that. Otherwise it has not been to bad.
23 April 2016, 22:33
Clifford KeeslerThanks Gareth. The build has gone much better than I had thought it would, after the intake fit problems. I suspect that the problem may have been me. LOL.
1 May 2016, 00:12
Kerry COXAs impressive as always Clifford. 🙂 (Oh, and don't forget the 3 degree lean to the right of the refuelling probe. :-/) hehehe
'Stirring' I am. 🙂
1 May 2016, 00:27
Kerry COXClifford, knowing what you have been through and where your "at" today, I will always admire all you do, as you are a wonderful example of how to overcome adversity mate. 🙂 👍
1 May 2016, 00:43
Clifford KeeslerThank you mate. It is because of people like you, my other mates and family, and the good Lord that I am where I am today.
1 May 2016, 15:38
Lex JassiesHaving the 1/48 Italeri Prowler in my stash I will follow this build with interest!
1 May 2016, 18:54
Clifford KeeslerThank you Bryce and Kerry. @Lex So far with the exception of some intake fit problems it has a been a nice build.
2 May 2016, 01:28
Murad ÖZERwell of course, time for the mandatory motivational video... 😄 :
Youtube Video
2 May 2016, 20:04
Clifford KeeslerThank you Holger. @Murad I have watched flight of the Intruder about five times so far during this build. LOL.
3 May 2016, 21:33
Kerry COXThis is going to be a real crowd pleaser Clifford, with a lot to look at, and oh! and ah! over. 👍
Well done mate. 🙂
7 May 2016, 22:32
Michael PhillipsWow, looking great Clifford! Those are some sharp markings, nice choice. Can't wait to see it whey you are all done!
7 May 2016, 22:54
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much. @Thomas, yes those are the markings that come with the kit. There are markings for 3 different aircraft. They are by Cartograph and are very nice.
8 May 2016, 00:33
Christian BruerAlthough grey over all you choose a really colourful CAG bird 👍
Very nice work so far, looking forward to your progress.
8 May 2016, 08:21
Bryce NicelyNice work, Clifford. I have to ask though, is there a reason you decided to leave the canopy off until after paint?
17 May 2016, 23:59
Clifford KeeslerI had the forward one on when I painted it, but it was only tack glued, and I took it off so I could weather the cockpit and instrument hood, as I forgot to do it before installing the cockpit. I did not like the way the main canopy fit, so I just masked off the cockpit, and masked off the main canopy and painted it seperaterly. I need to start installing the wind screen and fairing it in with putty before paint. Thank you for the compliment.
18 May 2016, 00:08
Kerry COXIs 'Kinetic' paying you a fee for each sale of the Intruder mate. ? 👍
Because after seeing what you have done with this kit, I am for sure going to have one in my collection, just like all the others here who have seen you work wonders on it 🙂
Really inspiring work Cliff, and in all honesty, I have looked and looked, and all I see is 'Class A1". 👍
Great attention to all aspects of the build Cliff.🙂
SALUTE. 👍 👍 👍.
18 May 2016, 00:53
JensHi Clifford, the Intruder is a silent wish of mine
your very beautifully made kit, makes my Revell model move back up the stack, just wonderful to look at the pictures and be able to enjoy your model 👍 👍 👍
18 May 2016, 03:54
Michael HickeyReally well done Mate, you should be very pleased to have this one in your collection.👍👍👍
18 May 2016, 04:21
Holger KranichGreat Intruder, Cliffy! Painting, loadout, markings - wonderful work you have done there!🙂
18 May 2016, 06:55
Michael PhillipsFantastic!!! The folded wings really make the model interesting. Well done indeed!!!
18 May 2016, 17:39
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much, It really means a lot to me. I was kind of leary about the model at the start, but as I got into it I really enjoyed it. So yes there will be another Kinetic A-6 in the collection, they have released another one that can be built with the flaps and slats down, that will be my next one. And of course I will have to have the Prowler. Again thank you very much for all of your kind words.
18 May 2016, 21:34
Lex JassiesAnd now there is that itch to start with my Italeri/Kinetic Prowler kit!
19 May 2016, 14:23
Kerry COXCliff, I was looking at all the extras that can go with the 'Prowler', and especially all the 'black box' bays. !! Very nice. (and exey); _/
19 May 2016, 15:44
Kerry COXYeah, there will be a few more extra itches to be scratches before the end of the year. 🙂
20 May 2016, 01:13
Kerry COXI am well Mike. I hope the same goes for you and your family mate. 👍
It's nice to say G'day again. 🙂
20 May 2016, 09:51
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Kinetic's 1/48 A-6E intruder.
