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Gallery Article by Thomas Ng
on Aug 31 2002 |
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Malaysia National Day
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This is my HobbyCraft 1/48 A-4C
build as A-4PTM of the TUDM No 9 Squadron base at Kuantan AFB. I build
this model OOB expect with the addition of antennas at the rear of the vertical
tail and also on top of the hump. A probe also added to the front of the
windshield. I accidentally crack the kit canopy while building, Gareth
from My Affix is kind enough to spare me one form the Monogram kit. The
replacement canopy don't fit perfectly so I have to post it in open position.
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images below to see larger images
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The decal is from the kit and the
square national marking donated by friend from Italari F-5E kit. The marking is
incomplete, still missing is the squadron tail art of a Hawk head. I used
Gunze Sangyo paint for this project, as with all my models, I keep weathering to
minimal.
Though much has been said about the quality of the Hobbycraft A-4 series, I
truly enjoyed building this model. I will surely build a couple more in TUDM
colors perhaps with the Hasegawa offering too.
I would like
to thanks the following friend that help me one way or another to finish this
model: Fabian, Pablo, Victor, MrB, TK, Gareth, Mazlan, Mike, Walter, Han, Glenn
and many more.
Hope you like my Model
"Malaysia Boleh"
Thomas Ng
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