AD-6 of VA-165, USS Oriskany, 1962
This was built from the Tamiya kit using AeroMaster decals. Aside from the decals I built this out of the box. I have no idea of who the pilot was or any further history of the airplane. I just liked the scheme. I left it rather clean as I have used this image on my card and my WEB-site. I remember the AD's from my time on BHR in 1957 and have always liked this a/c.
I have the 1/32 Zoukeimura under construction right now and I feel like I am building the real airplane. Lots of the stuff inside will never be seen again.
Beautiful build, Frank - and I love the late '50's, early 60's time-frame you chose for markings.
Very cleanly-built Skyraider, Frank...and your Corsair posted below is also quite unique. Love 'em both - nice work.
absolutely stunning build and scheme...love it
VERY nice- you have influenced me to build my extra Monogram AD-6 in USN Grey/white!
dan.
Another great build. I like the subtle exhaust stains.
Well done Frank I agree love the scheme
Frank... Nice Spad, clean build. I LIKE it.
I like it, too!
Real nice effort, just enough exhaust "weathering" to put it over the top. (As a young model builder I thought the engine cowling (and engine) looked too small and didn't match the rest of the airframe). Great job Frank!
HEY Frank .. AWESOME model .. I was on the USS Tarawa in '57 .. wish we could have family members see the way the water looks around a carrier, different colors ... the models you have in here are truly, as my Granddaughter would say .. fantabulous ! later RBH
Hi Frank:
Excellent build!
Do you have some of your models on display at Talbots Hobbies in San Mateo?
Jeff
Jeff,
Yes I do. Are you from the area?
Frank