EA-6A Intruder

[Gigatron]

Hey gang,

This is Revell's re-release of the EA-6A Intruder, in 1/48th. I love the A-6, but the only 1/48th kits can be found only on ebay for an arm and a leg. The Wild Weasel is a very good close enough, for now.

After building and staring at her, it was missing something...missing character. She was screaming to be dirty, so that's what I did.

Here's an in-production, post-paint, but pre-weathering

And here she is weatherd and looking bad-ass

As always, questions and constructive criticisms are welcome.

Enjoy,

Fred

 

[Rikarus]

I worked on A-6E's and A6-F's in the Navy VA-145, that is a beautifully done bird!

 

[ajones1138]

Looks awful (in the good way). I'd just flatcoat it, and you'll be all set!

 

[ewokus]

Nice!! Kick the tires & light the fires!

 

[PHArchivist]

Ooooh!

I have kits in store to do Jake Grafton's ride...!

 

[JMChladek]

Wow. If you did a full rescribe to that kit, then you did a crapload of work to that thing! Nice result though. I've been lucky enough to get my paws on one of the Revell A-6Es in addition to the EA-6A. I plan to do them one day when I am in the mood, but they can't be rushed and have to be savored.

 

[Yellowjacket]

The weathered version is decidedly better. Very nice.

 

[franz bolo]

Great job! The panel lines seem dark but that could be the photo. thumbsup

FB

 

[sirnaut]

Nicely painted...job well done

 

[kca832]

What a POS.. Please send to me for proper disposal

 

[Tambo Fett]

Very nice. Seen these up close and in person and you nailed it.

 

[space rat]

WOW!!! A real work of art. If it were any more real it would fly.

 

[Gigatron]

Wow - thanks, everyone :$

Rikarus - considering the source, that compliment means a lot

Rob - did "Cool Hand" drive a weasel or was it a regular A-6E? I haven't seen that movie in ages, so I don't remember.

Jay - no rescribe done on this. It's got a strange mix of recessed and raised panel lines. Moving surfaces have recessed lines (flaps, front slats, rudder), but surface panels have raised lines.

Either way, she builds up nice.

-Fred

 

[Robert McLain]

Like ajones1138 said, hose it down with some dulcote and it will be complete. Awesome job!

Robert

 

[Lancer]

coolhand drove an A6-a (no E's flew over vietnam) and an A6-b weasel for one iron hand mission in the original book.

 

[Dean O]

Beautiful work on the Intruder, the weathering looks great! Years ago I built an EA-6B, but it was mostly destroyed in various moves from house to house. Maybe it's time to think about another.

 

[Gigatron]

Beautiful work on the Intruder, the weathering looks great! Years ago I built an EA-6B, but it was mostly destroyed in various moves from house to house. Maybe it's time to think about another.

Thanks, Dean :cool

I believe Kinetic Models, just released an all new EA-6B in 1/48. Reviews on it seem pretty good.

-Fred

 

[Compressor Man]

Hey, I thought you were going to show us pics of your model. I think you accidentaly posted some pics of a full scale plane!

Chris